Sword and Shield Sparring: Viking Martial Arts | HEMA

More work on the fundamentals of sword and round shield as we blow the cobwebs off from Yule in preparation for raiding season!

[@camonsamon4894]

very good spars! its interesting to see just how much you have to adapt how you play with just how much the shield seems to cover you seem to have to play much more careful and really search for openings compared longsword where openings show up much more and so play is more aggressive and fast. impressive moves from both of you, great stuff!

[@A_Medieval_Shadow]

Good to see viking fighting with controlled movements👍

[@ordinarymodder905]

Lovely fencing, out of curiousity where are you guys based? Are you with a club?

[@SpearEnjoyer]

Thank you! We are based in the North west of England and Wales, you are welcome to join our facebook group and come down to one of our weekly training sessions in Wrexham facebook.com/groups/northwesthistoricalfencing

[@raeStrong]

"need a hand"? the last few rounds shows how much a stagnant shield hand is only good for getting cut off! Shield only rounds may be great for this development. cheers !

[@theslavickebab5711]

Brother... Your gambeson is amazing, where did you get one like that?

[@SpearEnjoyer]

Thank you! I had it custom made by Superior Fencing based out in Pakistan, they went above and beyond getting the colour material I asked for and it's one of the most comfortable arming garments I have ever used

[@theslavickebab5711]

@@SpearEnjoyer I really like it tho, I might try to ask one that looks just like this, how much some thing like this costs in your opinion ?

[@robnewton9895]

Do you folks have an Instagram page? Would love a chat about viking "hema" as this is something my clb do too and we should definitely get together for a spar.

[@SpearEnjoyer]

Hey Rob, you can join our facebook group at facebook.com/groups/northwesthistoricalfencing We are always looking to train with new people so feel free to get in touch 😁

[@robnewton9895]

@@SpearEnjoyer I most definitely will as I feel our two clubs would very much get along. I have requested to join the fb group.