Links

You are invited to explore the www.sword-play.net web site and find interesting historical information about some U.S. fencers and international fencing masters. New fencers of all ages will find some recommendations about to how get started in fencing, while more experienced fencers may learn some movements that are new to them. This swordplay site is dedicated to promulgating the true nature of fencing that is based on centuries of this sport, most certainly to my former fencing masters (most of whom are no longer with us), some of whose families have taught swordplay for several generations, and also to the interesting and accomplished fencers whom I have known.

The EMCA is the Dutch leading authority on historical fence and fighting arts. It was founded in 2002 and is an affiliate of the AEMMA (Academy of European medieval martial arts) in Toronto Canada. At the EMCA we practise the fighting arts of the European middle ages. The different fighting diciplines at the academy are: wrestling, longsword, knife, sword/buckler, poleweapons and falchion. The EMCA' s work and trainingschedules are exclusively based on the contents of original historical fencing manuals, dating back to the 13th century.

SwArta is a school for traditional western martial arts in Belgium. They provide lessons with different kind of medieval weapons such as longsword, pole-axe, dagger etc. Next to practical applications SwArta holds Germanic tradition and ancient martial symbolism high in its standard.

Damnjanovic Fencing System (Macevalacki Sistem Damnjanovic) is a contemporary Serbian saber fencing system based upon the military saber didactics of Serbian army from the period prior to 1918. This system was defined by Mr Dejan Damnjanovic during the 2003 and 2004, as a result of his research on military saber technique, as well as of years of experience in sport fencing and the sword arts of Iaido and Battodo. The central salle of Damnjanovic Fencing System is in Belgrade, Serbia.

Sword Academy is dedicated to the practice and revival of Western Martial Arts in Western Canada, with focus on Calgary and Alberta. Through the teaching of accurate technique with an strong athletic focus, in combination with the continual study of surviving manuals and the help of public demonstrations, we hope to raise awareness and popularity of the Western Martial tradition.

Forte swordplay is an eclectic group dedicated to the study and interpretation of classical texts (Fechtbuchs) written and left behind by swordmasters from ages past. Our primary focus is on Medieval German Longsword; however, we practice other styles as well. Ancillary studies have examined Italian Rapier, German Rapier, Spanish Rapier, Tai Chi Sword, and, occasionally, the empty-handed martial art known as Wing Chun.

Professional tuition in European martial arts and historical swordsmanship. The Academy runs regular classes twice weekly in Edinburgh and also offers private tuition, bespoke workshops and public demonstrations. We study, practice and teach weapons and martial forms from 13th - 19th centuries and revive these today as true living traditions.

Folk traditions in East Anglia and beyond including Green Man, Black Shuck, Old Glory Molly, The Magic Mummers and the Cutty Wren. Books, bands and music albums that I have been involved in. Original Gemini Ghost Tours, Sherlock Holmes Murder Mysteries. Heathen & Pagan topics, Witchcraft, Odinshof. Ormsgard Dark Age Theatre + Viking & Saxon Re-Enactment Loads of great links.

We are a Medieval Longbow Archery and re-enactment Society based in London. We aim to present an accurate impression of people who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries. We aim to educate the public about Medieval warfare and archery in particular as well as imparting our knowledge on costume, cookery and the social roles of the time.