Resources
This page collects various resources we’ve produced and made available to the HEMA community.
Interpretation & Training
High Quality Scans of Vadi’s “De Arte Gladiatoria”
Coming Soon: High quality scans of MS Vitt.Em.1324, with backgrounds removed. Shared under copy right from Biblioteca Nazionale Central
Coffee & HEMA Podcast
An ongoing podcast discussing a wide range of topics about running HEMA, including tournaments, teaching, safety and inclusivity.
Jamie MacIver’s Blog
My original research outlet before founding Historical Fencing Research. The blog focuses on interpretation of historical sources, mostly looking at Philippo Vadi
Vadi “By the Source”
Intended to quiet the “historical techniques don’t work in tournaments” brigade, this series pairs quotes from Philippo Vadi with video from tournaments and sparring that demonstrate them in action
Vadi’s Guards
This series reviews Vadi’s guard system, with detailed guidance on guards in general, an overview of the whole guard system, and specific advice on the usage, strengths and weaknesses of each guard
HEMA Equipment
This playlist brings together several different videos talking about HEMA gear, including reviews of HEMA equipment, an overview of my tournament setup, and advice for using thermoplastic.
Most of these resources are being provided open-access and free at point of use so that they benefit the HEMA community. If you like what you see and want to contribute to the costs of making them, please consider contributing below.