By the Sword
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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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Carla Huvermann, Germany
I today’s episode we talk to German Longsword champion Carla Huvermann. We talk about discovering HEMA at a young age, and the competitive side of the movement. The episode was recorded live 29 Novem…
00:45:17 |
Mon 25 Jan 2021
Alena Novichenko, Russia
This is an interview with HEMA instructor Alena Novichenko from Russia. We talk about body mechanics, curriculum disruptions and rapier training. The episode was recorded live 22 November 2020.
01:03:04 |
Sun 24 Jan 2021
Johanna Hopfgartner, Austria
In this episode we meet HEMA instructor, philologist and HEMA By the Book Podcast panellist, Joey Hopfgartner from Austria. We talk about horses, courses and reading the sources. The interview was re…
01:03:31 |
Sat 23 Jan 2021
Amber Damare, USA
Today I talk to Amber Damare, a HEMA instructor and artist from Louisiana, USA. We discuss art, events, music and swords. The episode was recorded live 8 November 2020.
01:08:37 |
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Eva Wei, Sweden
This interview is with instructor and former president of the Swedish HEMA Federation, Eva Wei. We discuss diversity, presidency and jam making! The episode was recorded live 1 November 2020.
01:01:12 |
Thu 21 Jan 2021
Vicky Chudinov, Denmark
In this interview we meet HEMA instructor Vicky Chudinov in Denmark. We talk about Fabris, food and how to be interesting at parties. The episode was recorded live 25 October 2020.
01:01:10 |
Wed 20 Jan 2021
Kamila Jedrzejewska, Netherlands
Today we talk to Kamila Jedrzejewska in the Netherlands. As well as being a HEMA instructor, Mila has also worked for a number of HEMA goods suppliers. We discuss messers, marketing and manufacturing…
01:01:26 |
Tue 19 Jan 2021
Diana Matthess, Germany
In this episode we meet luthier and HEMA nomad Diana Matthess, from Germany. We talk about stage combat, castles, longswords, and guitars. The interview was recorded live on Instagram 11 October 2020…
01:00:44 |
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Kirsten Meredith, USA
In 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 recorde…
01:01:07 |
Sun 17 Jan 2021
Chantal Lashmar, UK
In 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 inte…
00:59:56 |
Sat 16 Jan 2021
Lois Spangler, Australia
Today 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.
00:58:27 |
Fri 15 Jan 2021
Lauren Ings, Australia
In 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.
01:00:10 |
Thu 14 Jan 2021
Isabel Montalvo, Mexico
In 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. Th…
00:59:52 |
Wed 13 Jan 2021
Clara Smith-Elliot, USA
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 HE…
00:59:37 |
Tue 12 Jan 2021
Jessica Janiuk, USA
Today 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 wa…
01:00:57 |
Mon 11 Jan 2021
Caroline Dahnberg, Sweden
In 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 record…
01:00:20 |
Sun 10 Jan 2021
Claire Wemyss, Canada
In 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…
00:59:52 |
Sat 09 Jan 2021
Kaitlyn Rosenberger, Canada
Today 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 l…
01:00:31 |
Fri 08 Jan 2021
Julie Olson, USA
In this episode we talk to HEMA instructor Julie Olson, of Athena School of Arms in Massachusetts, USA. We discuss stick fighting, swords and multitasking. The interview was recorded live on 11 Augus…
00:59:50 |
Thu 07 Jan 2021
Alina Boyden, USA
Today we meet YA Fantasy writer and HEMA instructor Alina Boyden, from Wisconsin USA. We talk about fight scenes, itinerant sword studies, and the importance of drilling the basics. The episode was r…
00:59:31 |
Wed 06 Jan 2021
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