08/27/2026
https://youtu.be/k85iHxzjZ70?si=iBDuuyqHoFb0e6Bi
Defending all manner of cuts to the upper body - Bolognese Fencing A video to help new fencers, the concept of "Guardia di Testa" is e...
The St. Louis Center for Swordplay. Have fun and be challenged, while building strength and endurance We have an open, club-like atmosphere.
http://ema-stl.com
Providing instruction in historical martial arts systems of medieval and renaissance Europe, particularly Bolognese Swordsmanship.
08/27/2026
https://youtu.be/k85iHxzjZ70?si=iBDuuyqHoFb0e6Bi
Defending all manner of cuts to the upper body - Bolognese Fencing A video to help new fencers, the concept of "Guardia di Testa" is e...
08/26/2026
Starting in September - sword & cape on Wednesdays!
08/26/2026
08/21/2026
Congratulations to our participants in the Donnybrook 2026 Tournament, the biggest HEMA event in the central United States. I'm very proud of them all. From left to right:
Bryan Lee (assistant instructor & free scholar):
Best technical fencer with the one-handed sword,
as voted by the other tournament participants.
Clark Asher (assistant instructor & free scholar):
Best technical fencer with the two-handed sword,
as voted by the other tournament participants.
Micheal Pierce (assistant instructor and free scholar):
Third Place in tier B longsword
Video highlights will be forthcoming!
08/17/2026
As a beginner, this is one of the most important things you can practice. It establishes proper formation of guards, good footwork and cutting technique.
08/14/2026
The first book produced that deals exclusively with the guards of the Bolognese Martial Tradition. Link in the comments.
An older video, but still relevant.
07/17/2026
https://youtu.be/dhGDzwdoWQM?si=MKf-dQvpdjeeiRGE
Bolognese Fencing: Anonimo play no. 212 For all of the Bolognese plays, visit https://patreon.com/school_o...
07/16/2026
Bolognese Fencing For the complete system of Bolognese Martial Arts, visit https://p...
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