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The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval... more
FAQs about By the Sword:How many episodes does By the Sword have?The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.
January 17, 2021Kirsten Meredith, USAIn this interview I talk to a Kirsten Meredith, a scientist, and a HEMA instructor at True Edge Academy in Utah, USA. We discuss: calibration, cutting and conundrums in Meyer. The episode was recorded live 4 October 2020....more1h 2minPlay
January 16, 2021Chantal Lashmar, UKIn this episode we talk to Chantal Lashmar: horse riding instructor as well as HEMA instructor at Taunton Longswords Association in the UK. We discuss horses, sources, chickens and teaching. The interview was recorded live 27 September 2020....more1hPlay
January 15, 2021Lois Spangler, AustraliaToday we interview instructor, researcher, and translator Lois Spangler in Australia. We talk about Destreza, the translation process, and links. The episode was recorded live 20 September 2020....more59minPlay
January 14, 2021Lauren Ings, AustraliaIn this interview I talk to performer, actor, and HEMA instructor Lauren Ings from Sydney, Australia. We explore coaching, pizza cuts, and spadroon a. The episode was recorded live 13 September 2020....more1h 1minPlay
January 13, 2021Isabel Montalvo, MexicoIn today’s podcast we talk to Isabel Montalvo: an actor, physiotherapist, researcher and historical fencer from Mexico City. We discuss her research, physical movement and the science behind HEMA. The episode was recorded live 6 September 2020....more1hPlay
January 12, 2021Clara Smith-Elliot, USAIn today’s episode we talk to Clara Smith-Elliot, a firearms and HEMA instructor from Richmond, Virginia, USA. Clara is also the founder of River City Historical Fencing. We discuss starting a new HEMA club, HEMA post-pandemic, and getting into new weapons. The interview was recorded live 27 August 2020....more1hPlay
January 11, 2021Jessica Janiuk, USAToday we meet Jessica Janiuk, an avid HEMA practitioner from California, USA. We talk about her plans to bring swords to more women, Amazons, being a Jill of all trades, and wildfires. The episode was recorded live 25 August 2020....more1h 1minPlay
January 10, 2021Caroline Dahnberg, SwedenIn this episode we talk to Caroline Dahnberg, a HEMA instructor from Sweden. We discuss horseback fighting, being a parent, and spreading the joy of HEMA through the forests. The interview was recorded live 20 August 2020....more1h 1minPlay
January 09, 2021Claire Wemyss, CanadaIn this episode of the podcast we talk to Claire Wemyss, HEMA instructor and founder at Kunst des Funkelns, in Vancouver, Canada. We discuss messers, the importance of play, and facilitating learning. The episode was recorded live 18 August 2020....more1hPlay
January 08, 2021Kaitlyn Rosenberger, CanadaToday we meet Kaitlyn Rosenberger, co-founder of both Swordwomen of Canada, and Duelling Weapons Academy of Renaissance Fencing, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. We talk about decapitations, events, and learning ALL the weapons. This episode was recorded live 18 August 2020....more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about By the Sword:How many episodes does By the Sword have?The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.