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Led by top instructors and seasoned competitors, our videos cater to both experienced practitioners and newcomers alike. Whether you're refining techniques or embarking on a new journey, our collection offers a valuable resource to enhance your swordsmanship.
Featured Instructors
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![Jack Gassmann, sword fighter and swordsmanship instructor.]()
Jack Gassmann
Competing since 2010, Gassmann is a top-ranked international longsword competitor who has medaled on both sides of the Atlantic. A HEMA Ireland Instructor, he specializes in longsword and Rossfechten (i.e., mounted fencing).
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![James Reilly, sword fighter and swordsmanship instructor.]()
James Reilly
President of the Midwest Historical Fencing League and Principle Instructor at the Goliath Historical Fencing Academy, Reilly has taught private seminars and at major fencing events both in the United States and internationally.
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![Jeremy Pace, sword fighter and swordsmanship instructor.]()
Jeremy Pace
Ranked #1 in HEMA Longsword in the U.S. for over three years—and regularly ranked top 5 in the world—Pace is the Head Instructor at Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts, which produces many of the top competitors in the United States.
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![David Miller, sword fighter and sword fighting instructor.]()
David Miller
Miller, the founder of Sellsword Arts, has been fencing since 2004. Trained in Olympic and Classical fencing, he currently practices, competes in, and teaches Historical European swordsmanship.
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![Kevin Franklin, sword fighter and swordsmanship instructor.]()
Kevin Franklin
Franklin is an instructor with Tattershall School of Defense in Tulsa, OK. Having trained, competed, and medaled in multiple HEMA disciplines, Franklin is also a Knight of the Company of the Lynx Argent.
Featured Videos
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Counter-fencing 101
A summary breakdown of counter-fighting, this video will teach you how to use footwork to create openings for counterattack.
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Sword Strength, Endurance, & Injury Prevention
Designed by an Occupational Therapist, this video provides a swordsmanship-specific exercise program designed to increase strength and endurance.
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Langes Messer Fencing: An Introduction
This video serves as an introduction to fencing with the Germanic "Long Knife," drawing from the literary works of multiple fencing masters descending of the Liechtenauer Fencing Tradition
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Positional Fencing: Setting Yourself Up for Success
Learn a methodology to create offensive and defensive sequences, and leverage the positions and movements of KDF to tactical effect.
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![Yoga for Swordsman by Clare Bochy]()
Full-Body Flow for Swordplay
Follow along with Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer Clare Bochy as she leads you through a full-body flow that emphasizes movements and muscle groups used in swordplay.
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![Josh Furrate, a swordsman and swordsmanship Instructor]()
Josh Furrate
Furrate is the Head Instructor at Nachreisen Historical Fencing. He has also taught and competed internationally. Specializing in longsword and footwork, Furrate also teaches rapier, messer, polearms, and cutting.
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Cutting with the Kinetic Chain
This video will teach you how (and when) to cut with your whole body to produce fast, properly structured cuts that will offend your opponent and defend you.
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![Mark Wickersham, swordsman and sword fighting instructor]()
Mark Wickersham
Since founding Five Rings Fencing in 1997, Wickersham has instructed thousands of students in historical and modern sport fencing.
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Rapier 1: Guards, Lines, and Posture
Learn the primary postures and openings common in fencing with the single rapier, as well as how to guard each line with minimal effort.
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