In 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.

Clara Smith-Elliot, USA

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 longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe. 

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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 longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe. Follow us on Instagram @swordwomen

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Clara Smith-Elliot, USA

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