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HEMA · Lecture ·

HEMA HISTORY AND BAD HEMA

Course Description:
This lecture covers the history behind HEMA. Why did people fight in medieval to modern day Europe? What were the rules and customs?

Additionally, we'll cover 'Bad HEMA', a humorous look at what the fencing masters had to say about techniques and one another.

Required Gear:
None.

Course Level:
Open to All Levels

Course Format:
Lecture

Instructor:
Richard Marsden

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HEMA History and Bad HEMA, presented by Richard Marsden