What is HEMA?
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HEMA is short for Historical European Martial Arts. There is a growing community of HEMA practitioners worldwide. These practitioners are martial artists and researchers whom interpret historical techniques from the manuals written by long dead fight masters. The German and Italian longsword traditions are arguably the most popular weapon systems among the HEMA community. However, there are also practitioners studying rapier, saber, small sword, baskethilt broadsword as well as many other weapon arts.
Important HEMA Links
HEMA Alliance - The largest online HEMA community
Wiktenauer - A Wiki hosting many historical fight manuals and translations
HEMA Alliance FaceBook Group - This is where most online discussion occurs
HEMA Alliance Club Finder - A tool to find HEMA clubs near you!
Purple Heart Armory - A US based vendor stocked with the some of the best HEMA equipment
Indes WMA - A HEMA club based in Portland Oregon
Wiktenauer - A Wiki hosting many historical fight manuals and translations
HEMA Alliance FaceBook Group - This is where most online discussion occurs
HEMA Alliance Club Finder - A tool to find HEMA clubs near you!
Purple Heart Armory - A US based vendor stocked with the some of the best HEMA equipment
Indes WMA - A HEMA club based in Portland Oregon