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Fightcamp 2026
Fightcamp finally outgrew the Grange in Coventry and moved to the massive Newbury Showground this year. This was great news for me as I’m only an hour away and was teaching Bolognese footwork according to Marozzo’s segno. My partner Rick also gave a class on polearms. Over three days every summer, Fightcamp is a UK HEMA tradition, boasting the largest attendance of any event this year with…
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Artemis 2026
Artemis is a unique event that gives people of under represented genders a chance to learn and share skills in a supportive and safe environment. Classes included but were not limited to various historical European martial arts. Other featured workshops were: writing, bee identification, jewellery making, stage combat, queer history, Arthurian legends, and character creation. Last August I…
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Blumineck: arcane archer
Blumineck is a pole athlete, archer and phenomenal human being. I got to chat to him about his passions, being the nexus of so many fandoms, and plans for his next big adventure! Out now where all podcasts can be found, link below. Search “By the Sword” in your player.
7 Things your HEMA instructor won’t tell you because they don’t want to hurt your feelings
You aren’t practicing enough. It’s not because you aren’t motivated or disciplined, it’s because you don’t realise that the levelling up happens while you are doing repetitions. It’s your job to find a method that is fun for your brain. Consistency beats motivation. Play. And on that note – you aren’t taking responsibility for your own learning. You won’t develop by going to class once a week…
Podcast: Lacey Eck - emotional regulation in HEMA
Fran talks to Cleveland Steel Historical Fencing founder and lead instructor Lacey Eck about the importance of emotional regulation in HEMA. We discuss what emotional regulation is, how emotions affect us as fencers, and what we can do to actively improve our training spaces and develop as a community. Listen now
New podcast - The Fencing Mentor: Zoya Zackavec
Zoya is a mindset coach and fencing mentor based in Chicago USA. In this episode she talks to Fran about how to fence authentically under pressure, and deal with our own inner battles – often our biggest challenge. Listen to Zoya’s story for advice on how to approach your own fencing mindset, dealing with mental hurdles, and the path to mentoring and coaching for yourself. Listen
New podcast - Physio meets HEMA: Anna Wiederänders on effective HEMA training
Fran talks to Physio and Osteo Anna Wiederänders in Austria about training safely and effectively for HEMA. We explore Anna’s martial arts background, good practices for HEMA training, and her top tips for safe and effective practice. Listen
Latest podcast - Aurora Simmons: femme friendly training spaces
This week Fran meets Aurora Simmons, longsword and armoured fighting instructor at Toronto Historical Combat in Canada. We discuss the importance of creating training spaces that are welcoming to all genders: what to avoid and what to include. Aurora also talks about her extensive background in martial arts such as taekwondo and jeet kune do, along with 15 years experience in HEMA…
Latest podcast: Spencer Waddell AKA Simply Samurai on heavy hitting.
In this episode Fran talks to Spencer Waddell: a champion fighter and title holder of many styles including reenactment, SCA, HEMA, AMMA, boxing, buhurt and light sabre. We discuss his background and his unique perspective on heavy hitting in sword arts, when it’s appropriate and when it’s a bad idea. To see what’s coming up in the pipeline you can support the podcast and content by becoming a…
By the Sword 9th anniversary
Last week was the ninth anniversary of our inaugural event in 2017. Over thirty women HEMA fencers and instructors got together to learn historical fencing, and we have been building on this ever since. Saturday we are hosting a URG sparring and coaching session in Godalming, Surrey. It’s free of charge and open to all schools. DM for details
New podcast: Why HEMA is political
Fran speaks to Janna Datahan-Barnett in the US about why HEMA is political, and how world events affect our hobby and all the people who participate in it. Listen here
New podcast: How to come back from a break
Listen now Did you ever take a break from HEMA (or anything in fact) and then struggle to come back to it, even if you love it very much? I’m this episode I break down why it can be difficult to return to something, even if it’s a passion, and how to find your way back to it.
New podcast: interview with Suit of Swords organisers Rose Jones & Madeleine Thomson
Listen In mid October 2025 I visited Scotland for the very first time. Suit of Swords in Glasgow is Scotland’s Premier URG focused HEMA event and I was honoured to be invited to teach not just one but two classes at their inaugural launch. Being the diligent reporter I am, I also took the opportunity to interview the principal organisers: Rose Jones and Madeleine Thompson. It was a truly…
Scary books 📚 🎃 How to approach the sources 📕
👻 Are you terrified of the texts? Do they fill you with despair and horror? Well don’t fear, I’m going to give you some top tricks to take away the terror and treat yourself to some inside knowledge. 🪶 Fight books are written in a different time, and in a different language. In order to reach you and be understood they need to go through several processes first. The lens of translation 🔍 🗣️…
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New podcast: how to train HEMA from home
Listen now This podcast is aimed at everyone who trains HEMA or any martial art. Whether you want to keep the rust at bay, get out of a plateau in class, maybe you’re planning a comeback after a break, or you just can’t get to a class, training from home is always a good idea.
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