HEMA

Hello lainanons A few months ago I started training again swordfighting with a group that teaches 'Jomsviking fighting', not your typical HEMA (I've trained very briefly before italian rapier & destreza) but so far so good. Is anybody here also into HEMA? Any good resources to share? I've started building my kit (mostly sword + shield for now) so would love any recommendations.

>>51345 I currently own a Windlass "Ulfberht" which I want to have sharpened even more than it already is. I am undergoing chiropractic treatment so my endurance will hopefully improve. I may get a sidesword next.

I would get into HEMA but right now I'm a bit of a fat fuarrrk, but I've always been really weak, can't even pick up a metal baseball bat without my arms shaking. I feel like if I go to any HEMA groups I'll get laughed out due to my puny muscles and whatnot. Maybe I should start doing that one knight's workout regime and wear armor while I do pushups and swing a sword around to exercise.

I used to do it but I hurt my shoulder badly between hema and boxing and had to quit.

>>51363 Oh don't worry, HEMA is full of out of shape nerds anyway. It's a good way to get in shape actually, and build strength. I'm a fitness nut and regularly do 8-10 hs a week of weight training and holding a sword and shield for 3 hours is exhausting even for me. It's more endurance than anything. Just get started, don't use your fitness level as an excuse to put it off. >>51424 Shit buzz. >>51359 Cool, where did you buy it?

>>51452 I bought mine from KultofAthena. They have a sharpening service but I need additional sharpening if it were to be effective in a crap hits the fan scenario.

>>51345 Hema is cool. but ive been really wanting to take goju ryu karate or any other Okinawan style. i think i would get a more spiritual experience then just a bunch of techniques.

Got into HEMA recently it helped my fitness