HEMA Fencing NZ

22/02/2022

Some great tips for tactical footwork:

While Footwork is usually one of the less popular topics in martial arts, it's proper use can yield HUGE effects on your fighting. Here are three drills to s...

29/10/2021

This series on the rapier fencing system of Fabris by the acclaimed Martin Fabian is an excellent primer for thrust based fighting.

Part I. of my new video series about fencing with the symbol of the renaissance - the rapier, according to the teachings of Salvator Fabris and other masters...

29/10/2021

Here's an excellent footwork drill to work on at home. Keep those feet accurate and nimble!

Quarantine? Too lazy to go to the gym? Willing to load your feet for your own sick pleasure? Elena Muzurina from made a short video about workout...

10/09/2021

New video, some ideas around fencing targets. They're all made from found/scrap materials and easy to construct. A little bit of work making a balda/pell will give you hours of joy as you work on your cuts and thrusts.
Remember to work on your form- be mindful while you practice and have something in mind that you are trying to improve.

Baldas/Pells come in all sorts of shapes and sizes- this is about a few fencing targets I find useful to have around the house. Everyone should have fencing ...

02/09/2021

Here are some drills for building wrist strength and suppleness. They can be done indoors or out using very simple equipment.

Here are some exercises to help build strong and supple wrists for fencing. These are great to do while watching a show or just as 'snack' exercises through...

24/08/2021

Drill video for the cutting pattern we use in lessons. Use any stick-like object. Make sure there's plenty of space around you so you won't hit anything. Select your tool to work on the goal you set- something light for form and biomechanics, something heavier for strength and conditioning.

Here's a bit of a workout for the 8 cut pattern we use.Try to be mindful of your posture and your legs while doing the cutting drill.Have a goal in mind for ...

22/08/2021

Lockdown means keeping fit and strong for when fencing starts again!
Here's a warmup for leg strength and posture:

Here's a warmup, remember: Strong legs, strong fencer. Try running through this regularly to build strength, stability, and control.Just do as many reps as y...

23/07/2021

Here's a fantastic example of what HEMA looks like at higher levels- lots of intensity, safe sparring with plenty of protective equipment, a great variety of training tools and techniques:

Compilation of sparring with multiple HEMA weapons that I enjoy doing:LongswordRapierArming SwordRapier and DaggerSabreRapier and CapeSword and BucklerMusic:...

04/07/2021

A typical class includes a warmup, skill session, drills, and then sparring. There’s always more to learn and polish, and it’s so much fun to try out the techniques from class against an opponent!

04/07/2021

Club Signup Form.

Here's the signup for Term 3, classes start from the 3rd of August.

After school Fencing Club. -Get moving and stay fit. -Develop confidence and self discipline. -Collaborative and competitive exercises. -Safe sparring with specialised equipment. -Learn a martial art with a rich history. -Perfect to get ‘gamer' kids doing sports. -All training equipment provided. ...

30/06/2021