We seek him here, we seek him there,Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in heaven?—Is he in hell? That demmed, elusive Pimpernel. Orczy, Baroness Emmuska. The Scarlet Pimpernel. Tis slim pickings this week – even the Russians and Ukrainians seem to be quiet. It must be the heat. You’ll forgive Us if We…
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Pacific Sword Press
Today’s (very late) offering is dominated by the Pacific – not exactly the first place that comes to mind if you’re challenged to name the top-three hotbeds of WMA-HEMA activity. However, if you live or work along the Pacific coast or serve anywhere atop it… chances are that you’re going to be involved with a…
Scottish Dominated Sword Press
The Clans are restive of late … time to back up (slowly) into the Tower and break out the long bows … this could be messy!While Scottish-related WMA/HEMA are not widely studied here in North America, methinks nobody can argue with the place blades have in Scottish culture and history. Swords and the Law…
International and Sword-Tech Press
‘Hi-Tech’ initiatives continue offer us interesting tools for supporting our intent to fully and authentically recreate the fighting styles and ‘feel’ of our chosen medieval or renaissance period. Modern metallurgy guided by experienced metal-smithing has resulted in a dependable supply of consistent-quality, practice-ready, metal blades at an affordable price. Chemical engineering yields ‘artificial blades’ and…
International Sword Press … and Gaming?
It’s another one of those week’s where We’re all over the place – we just about circle the world with this edition … and happily so. Cutting Class from your couch? PC MAG (New York, New York) 11 June 12 Author Neal Stephenson Solicits Funds for Sword-Fighting Game (Chloe Albanesius) TG DAILY (Portland, Oregon) The…
Mongoliad Canes & some Found Sword Press
In Our modest social circles, WMA enthusiasts are seen to be a somewhat ... umm, eclectic group of characters at the best of times. So, what happens when you mix WMA with another socially-“interesting” group – say science-fiction authors? Speaking of mixing, We also offer an item on a ‘mix’ of combatant’s that has yet…
The Usual Sword Press Suspects
Swords stolen (again); swords given and swords found. We do live in interesting times, and some of us, more than others. Wes Just another fight day – ‘if’ this was Vancouver! THE COURIER (Warwick, UK) 28 May 12 Rain failed to stop May Day sword play on May Day Rain failed to halt…
Maintaining Law and Order - Sword Press
Rats – We’re apparently recycling titles as well as press items now!While Canada has a day of rest and recreation for the ‘(Queen) Victoria Day” federal holiday, WMA enthusiasts might be more au fey with respecting the 102nd anniversary of the passing of Captain Alfred Hutton – late of the King Dragoon Guards and possibly…
World Sword and Acting Press
We have lots of WMA/HEMA press this week – but all the reported activity is apparently overseas!We are consistently amazed at the amount of publically popular and civic-supported WMA/HEMA/Re-Creation activity taking place throughout Slavic Europe – very little of which gets any coverage by our Western communities. Wes A little place to call your own…
Sword Press of the Nations
We have an embarrassment of riches this week, albeit most are stale-dated by about a month. We get a look at some of the teams that participated in the recently concluded Battle of the Nations (BOTN), we find two new ‘old’ swords and we get a look at what it is like to approach WMA/HEMA…
Possibly Out-of-Control Sword Press
An eclectic mix this week, including a couple of hits from long-absent France.Wes Not Your Daddy’s Fencing Match EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE (Mesa, Arizona) 27 April 12 EV men test their mettle -- and their metal -- at 'Battle of Nations' (Mike Sakal) A last look by one newspaper at some of the American competitors going…
International Sword Press (and Arrow Press - again)
‘Hunger Games’-related archery press continues to dominate, at least on this side of the big pond. However overseas; sword melees, sword research and sword-related ‘culture’ continue. Wes A Royal Sword? BOURNEMOUTH ECHO (Wareham, UK) 19 April 12 Saxon sword found in River Frome may been owned by royalty (Jim Durkin) A 10th century, old-English…
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Centre of the Canadian Universe Sword Press
Toronto and jousting items dominate this Easter offering. Toronto – swords ‘and’ jousting … who knew? Of more important note though, our community recently suffered an accident that deserves a moment’s consideration to ensure that we’re doing everything possible to take care of weapon safety during training, displays or competitions. Wes A Centre for…
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Popular Culture Sword Press
Back in mid-March, David McCormick lamented the loss of opportunities for stage combat in his piece ‘Theatrical Combat without Theatre’. However, he did give a nod to the fact that “Filmmaking will go on” and thus – the stage-&-safety trained Western Martial Artist will have a place to display his/her craft and add to the…
International Sword and other Pointed Press
This week We have offerings from two distinct disciplines. But before you make up your mind as to the relative merits of the two, let Us take just a moment to remind you about which of the two is the ‘Master’. Cheers, Wes (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/02/18/the-abandoned-an%E2%80%99... Swords in Action KYIV POST (Ukraine) 22 March 12 …
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Near-indecipherable International Sword Press
It’s spring and a young duellist’s thoughts turn to … Europe! Apparently, they have lots of castle’s there, lots of blades lying around waiting to be discovered and lots of WMA/HEMA-aficionado company to share! I wonder if they have beer in Europe too? Lots of Competition! ОРЕНБУРГСКИЕ НОВОСТИ (Orenberg, Russia) 13 March 12…
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Somewhat Related to Sword Press
Sometimes when things are quiet in the WMA world, trying to find sword-related press is akin to banging your head against a stone wall … a very tall, thick stone … hey, wait a minute! … Taking a Castle – the Hard Way THE PROVINCE (Vancouver, BC) 08 March 12 Fresh take on medieval castles…
Past, Present and Future (?) Sword Press
Nicci looked up at Kahlan . "Knives are not my talent." "It's not hard," Kahlan said as she pressed the handle into Nicci's hand. "When the time is right, just stick the pointed end somewhere important in someone you really don't like." Quotes from the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, courtesy of Wikiquote.…