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417 HEMA at 417 BJJ Gym @ 12-15-2024 Basic/Intermediate Longsword: 1000 basic cuts on PVC pipes

Marv Marinovich popularized the use of pvc pipes on mobility training among many other unusual techniques.

Paratschwert by Marek Tadeusz Helman 

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417 HEMA at the 417 BJJ Gym in Springfield MO

Going through some of the bare basics of the Longsword class.

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Some Dussack action in Southwest Missouria

Some Dussack Action at the Fall HEMA Gathering in Joplin MO. (Thanks to Pumpking Spike Babe to makes us feel so welcomed!)

Dussacks by Kevin Franklin(Dirty Rotten Pirate/Dirty Pirate Leather). They are perfectly safe and super gentle….perfect for full contact.

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Multi-club HEMA Gathering @Joplin MO-10/13/2024

Multi-club HEMA Gathering @Joplin MO-10/13/2024

Nice to met new friends and fence some old ones. It s nice to see the two clubs in Joplin-MO kindda working together, hopefully they would work out their conflicts of interest and the newer group would respect the day and time of the older one.

There was an overabundance of Rapiers, Sideswords and Sabres…..a little bit of Messer and Dussack…..Fingers crossed there may be a soon-to-be-manufacturer of Messers in the Iowa area…Nagels crossed!!!!

Thanks to Dustin and Meg for being out there and for representing Springfield MO HEMA clubs…SHFG and 417 HEMA.

The obvious absent….well your were not missed. It s difficult to be missed when everyone else supports you but you just ghost/slander the same people that supported you in the past.

Word of advise:

For those new club leader, take notes…..cancel culture is not about the truth, it s about imposing your views and taking out the perceived competitors not with skill but with BS. (Mateo 7:1-6,Lucas 6:37-42)

On the other hand it s nice to see another Gathering in the SW Missouri Area not too different to the one Mike and I helped organized on Norma Champion park-Springfield MO four years ago. Unfortunately it a long time to the same to happened again….and heck of a shameful ego fest in-between.

It s a shame that the under-performing club, with the least experience and the worst safety/accident record in Springfield….it s the one creating a rift , and becoming an obstacle to these activities to happen on their own backyard.

Time will tell.

PS: Congratulations to Joshie for starting his own practice under the name UHF!

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Back from a nice HEMA Gathering in Joplin MO...hopefuly the first one of many in SW Missouri area!

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The Filipino Kali/ HEMA connection

I m so glad my friend George H. could joined us on this local longsword tournament. He proved that living martial traditions can cross-pollinate in a mutually beneficial relationship with reconstructed systems like the ones we study in HEMA.

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August friendly local longsword tournament

Almost 50 years later and I m still beaingt the #$%^of historical fencers half my edge....got a really close second place lol. They are still wondering how lol.

Most of the participants did really good, awesome ( artificial for some) camaraderie , sportmanship et all.

On the downside...lack of control and poor technique from the same group. Almost got injured again by someone without HEMA background whatsoever.

All in all, it s all fun and games....

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The Knightly Art & Science of the Medieval Longsword I

We would be introducing the attendees to some of the history behind the Longsword.

The various historical sources still in existence to this day dealing with the knightly art of the longsword. The anatomy of the longsword. Common misconceptions. Fundamentals and physical conditioning in a relaxed and casual manner.

The lecture /class would have a demonstrative part and a practical part. Proper safety etiquette would be observed at all times and there would be no contact between the participants.

We would be using balsa wood historical replicas of medieval wasters around a pound in weight and 48 inches of overall length provided and under the strict supervision of the lecturer.

We are a Spanish /English language inclusive study group.

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El hábito no hace al monje....sólo la práctica y el estudio concienzudo.

"Under-performing and slandering are not Life skills"

"Some things never change." Abordar casualmente las fuentes históricas , no es lo mismo que estudiárlas. Enfrentar años de experiencia , sacrificios, de ofrecer talleres y clases bien estructuradas y de competir en distintas disciplinas y esperar resultados distintos cada vez.....no va a ocurrir gordito. Después de meses trabajando para reponérme de una lesión en la rodilla me encontré con un novelón.....falsas amistades y traición. Ahora que estoy recuperado me puedo enfocar en lo que me gusta....poner en práctica lo aprendido de las fuentes históricas en un contexto moderno sin perder de vista el transfondo histórico. Y aún cuando no estoy en el peso y condición que me he impuesto como meta en las cercanías de un medio siglo de vida.....estoy como quiera un 150% mejor que la lacra bananera ésta.

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The Knightly Art and Science of the Medieval Longsword 1 : An Introduction

We are live!

Once more let us thank the Springfield Libraries for lending us the space to share some Medieval and Renaissance culture with the Community.

We are 417 HEMA/Esgrima Antigua e Histórica de Puerto Rico y del Caribe:

The Knightly Art and Science of the Medieval Longsword 1 : An Introduction

We would be introducing the attendees to some of the history

behind the Longsword.:

The various historical sources still in existence to this day dealing with the knightly art of the longsword.

The anatomy of the longsword.

Common misconceptions.

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New friends in Springfield MO

My friend Bart Cardetti a colleague of Ken Harding casually mentioned he was practicing Kali in town.....and that s how after six years living here I find out finally of a place where we can practice Filipino Martial Arts. 417 BJJ has been a Godsend. Being a lifetime member of the Filipino Combat Systems Puerto Rico Brotherhood you may understand how happy I was. Not only that I had the chance to invite a couple of Filipino friends to enjoy and activity they were craving for as part of their heritage.After all We islanders look after each other no matter the Sea and/or Ocean.

After the poor experience I had with a local HEM...living history green and yellow group here...

Mr Glenn Cozzens restored my faith in Humanity . He runs a longtime Boxing/Brazilian Jujitsu Gym in town. Great camaraderie, super safe, accesible and affordable. The gym schedule classes all week for all ages . And it s probably also HEMa friendly.

I cann t thanks enough to Bart for pin pointing me in the right direction.

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417 HEMA Springfield MO/ Esgrima Antigua e Histórica Puerto Rico-Cutting Summer Solstice 2024

417 HEMA Springfield MO/ Esgrima Antigua e Histórica Puerto Rico-Cutting Summer Solstice 2024

The rotating platform cutting stand is courtesy of Moi

Special thanks for their inspiration, tips and outright counsel and contributions to the Modern Art of Cutting with Historical replicas of Western blades...this is not a comprehensive list but the ones I remember right now:

*Richard and John from the Phoenix Society...you have no idea how many times I watched those early videos and wonder: how hot it s over there?

*Jordan Hinckley of course

*Jake Norwood duh

*Matt Galas

*Mike Edelson who s videos really hooked me up again with the art of cutting...and his book...fantastic...LEONARD!!!!

*Tristan Zukowsky another early inspiration form the NYFG

*Justinder Singh (also his awesome wife)and his awesome workshop that complimented so well Norwood's at our first KC Donney..love you man!

*Sean Frankling and the other enthusiast that started and kept running the HEMA Cutting Discussion group

* Miss Saint Leafy for all she does and shares with the community

*Sander Dijk for all the crazy stuff he comes up with...best of lucks on the up-coming tournament!

*and last but not least to Chuck Castellanos and his beautiful family and the Lake Forest Sword Academy for reminding me what HEMA is all about!

That budget sharp has not been sharpen in forever....with or without water volume a good structure, trajectory, body mechanics etc would cut...eventually...with practice....and good fundamentals.

The plastic was taken to a recycle plant here in Springfield MO.

The jugs are:

Purina Tidy Cats Clumping Cat Litter, 24/7 Performance Multi Cat Litter, 20 lb. Jug

Melissandra the cat was not amused...she likes to hoard the darn things. For more details about our classes, practice days, training days etc....send your inquiries to: springfield417hema@yahoo.com

Or just start a trash talk war below after subscribing....my trolling skills are better than my cutting skills. Soo be warned.

Pax!

P.S.:

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417 HEMA Equipment Review Paratschwert (Light Feder 1300gr by Bloss Armoury) by Marek Tadeusz Helman -Oborniki, Poland

417 HEMA Equipment Review Paratschwert (Light Feder 1300gr by Bloss Armoury) by Marek Tadeusz Helman -Oborniki, Poland

Paratschwert (Light Feder 1300gr by Bloss Armoury) by Marek Tadeusz Helman -Oborniki, Poland

Bloss Paratschwert w/Mushroom(or Olive) Pommel

Blade Type: Flat feder type profile, peened Blade Length: 97 – 100 cm (see drop-down menu for in-stock options) Schilt: Rectangular w/raised central element (Length 6 – 7 cm) Tip: Flared (approximately 2 cm width at tip) Crossbar: 26 cm squared. (black leather option has 24 cm) Grip Type: Waisted Grip Length (including pommel): 36 cm Grip Covering: Leather (see drop-down menu for current color options!) Pommel: Mushroom (Length – 7 cm) / Olive (Length – 6 cm) Weight: Approximately 1325 – 1390 grams Point of balance: Approximately 5.5 cm from cross

Bloss Entry-Level Feder

Blade Type: Flat feder type profile, replaceable Blade Length: 97 – 100 cm (see drop-down menu for in-stock options) Schilt: Flared (Length – 7 cm) Tip: Flared (approximately 1 cm width at tip) Crossbar: 26 – 27 cm squared. Grip Type: Waisted Grip Length (including pommel): 32.5 cm Grip Covering: Cord – see drop-down menu for current color options! Pommel: Spinning Top (Length – 4 cm) Weight: Approximately 1190 – 1260 grams Point of balance: Approximately 10 – 12 cm from cross

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Solo Leveling H.E.M.A.

If you are new or not so new to HEMA...If you love Anime ,Games, Manga & TTRPG..and you are looking for a new way to get fit /train for HEMA events and personal practice.This page may prove useful.Gamification may be an alternative training tool for You!

Join the fun!

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Marek and Björn sending their regards from Skunks 2024 in Poland!!!

These are the two finest Meyerist and HEMA instructors we have, they are a blast! Cann t wait to meet them in person !

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Esgrima Antigua e Histórica 101: ¿Quién éra Johannes Liechtenauer?

Johannes Liechtenauer (también Lichtnauer, Hans Lichtenawer) fué en el siglo catorce uno de los maestros de esgrima más reconocidos de la época dentro de lo que se conocería como la tradición alemana.

El MaestroLiechtenauer parece haber éstado impartiendo sus enseñanza a mediados y tarde en el siglo catorce. Pero la única nota biográfica que nos sobrevive es encontrada en el manuscrito GNM Hs. 3227a (circa 1400 de nuestra era). Siendo éste manuscrito el texto más antiguo que lee : “El Maestro Lichtenauer aprendió y dominó(el ate de la espada) a cavalidad y adecuadamente, pero no lo iventó el mismo, como se ha hecho ha dicho. Éste viajó atrav’’es de muchas tierras buscándo el verdadero y justo are, pues éste quería aprendérle y estudiárlo”

Su apellido indica que éra conocido como “Liechtenau”( escrito modernamente como Lichtenau). Hay varias localidades con dicho nombre. Basado en detalles descritos por autores relacionados a la tradición alemana colectivamente conocidos como la Sociedad Liechtenauer hay concenso sobre la posibilidad de que se refiriesen a Liechtenau en Nuremberg entre otras cinco posibles localidades del mismo nombre.

El Epítome (Zettel)

Los estudiantes de Lichtenauer preservaron sus enseñánzas en la forma de un poema mnemonico conocido colectivamente como Zettel( literalmente un recuénto breve). Más tarde en el siglo quince versos de éste poema se vuelven conocidos por gran parte de la región. Y ya en el siglo diez y séis son una parte integral de la tradición alemana de esgrima/combate.

La referencia más antigua conocida del Zettel (o zedel) se encuentra en el folio 9v del manuscrito Cod. 44 A 8 del 1452.:

“ Alhÿe hebt sich an dye zedel der Ritterlichen kunst des fechtens dye do geticht vnd gemacht hat Johans Liechtenawer der ain hocher maister In den künsten gewesen ist dem got genadig seÿ "Here begin the zedel of the knightly art of fencing, which were composed and made by Johannes Liechtenauer, who was a high master in the arts, and on whom God may have mercy."

Aparentemente el propósito del poema éra establecer una lista de mnemónicos que ayudásen al estudiante de la tradición a recordar conceptos que comúnmente se enseñarían en aquellos tiempos en forma oral casi exclusivamente. Desafortunadamente no incluye una explicación detallada, por el contrario los versos del Zettel han sido creados con la intención de ser crípticos. Se refieren a los mismos como las palabras secretas del maestro , por subsiguientes maestros y autores.

Los versos fueron tratados como el tronco de las enseñanzas atribuídas a Johannes Lichtenauer por sus seguidores. siendo el manuscrito Hs. 3227a nuestro ejemplo más temprano de ello seguido por tratados por Peter von Danzing zum Ingstdt, Jud Lew, y sigmund Schining ein Ringeck en el siglo 15. Éstos están organizados en coplas o cuartetas en ocasiones acompañadas por glosas(anotaciones) con explicaciones algo más detalladas sobre el significado del vérso.

El Zettel está organizado de la siguiente manera:

I. Introducción general al Arte del combate

II. Introducción general al combate con espada larga . Arma con la cual se blande a dos manos.

III.Un desgloce de diez y siete tecnicas o secciones también conocidas como las diez y siete máximas de Liechtenauer del combate con espada larga(espada a mano y media)

Comienza el poema con la siguiénte estrofa:

“ Jung Ritter lere / got lip haben / frawen io ere / So wechst dein ere / Uebe ritterschaft und lere / Kunst dy dich czyret / vnd in krigen sere hofiret”

“Young knight, learn to love God and honour noble women, so grows your honour; practice chivalry and learn art which adorns you and will glorify you in battle.”

“ Jóven caballero, aprende a amar a Dios y honrar a las damas, para que así crezcas en honor; practica el arte de la caballería el cual te exalta y brinda gloria en batalla”

Las diez y siete máximas de Liechtenauer (Hauptstücke) son:

*Los Cinco Golpes o cortes maestros o cortes secretos: 1. “Zornhau”, 2. “Krumphau”, 3. “Zwerchhau”, 4. “Schielhau”, 5. “Scheitelhau”

*Las Cinco Guardias (6)(Huten ó Leger), Arado (Pflug), Buey (Ochs), Desde el Techo(Vom Tag) y El tonto (Alber).

*Las técnicas listadas son: 7. Versetzen, 8. Nachreisen, 9. Überlaufen, 10. Absetzen, 11. Durchwechseln, 12. Zucken, 13. Durchlaufen (grappling), 14. Abschneiden, 15. Händedrücken 16.Cuatro Hängen, 17. Veinte y cuatro Winden.

Al Maestro Liechtenauer de le atribuyen ademés similares enseñanzas de otras disciplinas y armas como la lucha, daga y combate montado.

La Sociedad Liechtenauer

La Sociedad Liechtenauer (Geselschaft Liechtenauers)es como comúnmente se le conoce a una lista de diez y siete maestros en la introducción de tres de las copias mas antiguas del manual de esgrima de Paulus Johann Paulus Kal.

No esta claro si alguna vez existió una organización , pero se cree y especula que la lista de estudiantes es un memorial póstumo de los asociados al maestro.

Paulus Kal lists lista a los siguientes maestros como miembros de la excelsa sociedad:

Hanns liechtenawer( Johannes Liechtenauer) , peter wildigans von glacz (Peter Wildigans de Glatz), peter von tanczk (Peter von Danzig ), hanns spindler von cznaÿm (Hans Spindler de Znaim ), lamprecht von prag (Lamprecht de Prague ), hanns seyden faden von erfürt (Hans Seydenfaden de Erfurt ), andre liegniczer (Andre Lignitzer ), iacob liegniczer (Jacob Lignitzer ), sigmund amring( Sigmund Schining ein Ringeck), hartman von nurñberg (Hartman de Nuremberg) , martein hunczfeld ( Martin Hundsfeld), hanns pägnüczer (Hans Pegnitzer), phÿlips perger ( Philips Perger), virgilÿ von kracå (Virgil de Kraków ), dietherich degen vechter von brawnschweig (Dieterich, el peleador de daga de Brunswick ), ott iud, der der her[e]n von o[e]sterreicher ringer gewessen ist.( Ott Jud, quién era un luchador de los señores de Austria )

Enlace al Manuscrito Cod.HS.3227a ó Hanko Döbringer fechtbuch de 1389: