The HEMA-Cast

HEMA stands for Historical European Martial Arts and is an activity practiced by thousands across the country and around the world. The HEMA-Cast is a podcast focused on the topics and events important to the HEMA community. By going to events and interviewing members of HEMA, we get to exchange ideas and get to know the HEMA community at large.

How to HEMA 13 – Insurance 10/04/2024

How to HEMA 13 – Insurance Insurance, and What It's For by Brian Puckett. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. What kind of insurance you need; why you need it; where to get it; and how to keep it. This is an edited down version of an article on Brian Puckett's blog, full version available here: How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/33331942

How to HEMA 12 – Change Happens 09/27/2024

How to HEMA 12 – Change Happens Managing Leadership Transitions by Justin Warbeck. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Ways to deal with existing leadership leaving and preparing to leave leadership roles and handing off control to others. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/33233912

How to HEMA 11 – Start Them Young and They'll Flourish 09/20/2024

How to HEMA 11 – Start Them Young and They'll Flourish Four Tips for a Successful HEMA Youth Program by Sean Ellis. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Good advice for building a Youth program. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/33138877

How To HEMA 10 - Diversity Makes Us Stronger 09/18/2024

How To HEMA 10 - Diversity Makes Us Stronger Supporting Diversity in HEMA by Rachel Van Dyke. . Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Ways to encourage diversity in your club and being inclusive. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/33092857

How to HEMA 9 – The Nuts and Bolts of Funding Your Club 05/03/2024

How to HEMA 9 – The Nuts and Bolts of Funding Your Club Fee Structures by Sigmund Werndorf. . Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Options and ways to put together your membership fees. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/31104678

How to HEMA 8 – Can't Just Keep It Under Your Mattress 04/26/2024

How to HEMA 8 – Can't Just Keep It Under Your Mattress When and How to Start Thinking About Money by Sigmund Werndorf. . Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Things to consider when it comes to money, including what you might need to spend money on and how to make money for the club. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30887383

RA 04 – All Paths Lead to HEMA 04/19/2024

RA 04 – All Paths Lead to HEMA The HEMA-Cast Rides Again! This episode was recorded at Klopfterfecht 2023 – The Returnening. Robin Beck – Robin is a member of Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (). We got to chat about fencing as we become fencers of a certain age and injury & recovery. Geoff Ebbert – Geoff is a member of L'Arte Della Bellica Berks (). We chatted about his HEMA journey and the importance of going to a club and going to events. Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30651233

How to HEMA 7 – Take Care of Yourself and Your Club-Mates 04/12/2024

How to HEMA 7 – Take Care of Yourself and Your Club-Mates Training Safely by Sean Ellis. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Safety policies for the physical and social safety of your club members. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30649498

How to HEMA 6 – Because Feeding It Isn't Enough 04/05/2024

How to HEMA 6 – Because Feeding It Isn't Enough Growing Your Club by Jesse Kulla. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Ways to grow your club, both with external opportunities and events, and internal growth. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30501358

How To HEMA 5 - Location, Location, Location 03/29/2024

How To HEMA 5 - Location, Location, Location Finding a Place to Train by Rebecca Glass. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Types of locations to look for and choose from for your club practices. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30459453

How to HEMA 4 – Everyone Loves Toys 03/22/2024

How to HEMA 4 – Everyone Loves Toys Club Gear: Where to Start by Julie Gaunt. Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Considerations to make when deciding how much and what kind of gear to purchase for your club. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30419198

How to HEMA 3 – Pass It On 03/15/2024

How to HEMA 3 – Pass It On Creating an Instructor Base by Justin Warbeck. . Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Benefits of recruiting students into instructor roles, what it means to be an instructor, and how to train potential instructors. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30274523

How to HEMA 2 – Not All Clubs Are The Same 03/08/2024

How to HEMA 2 – Not All Clubs Are The Same What Kind of HEMA Club Do You Want? by Kiana Shurkin. . Part of the How to HEMA project sponsored by the HEMA Alliance. Ten fundamental questions to help you determine the type of group you would like to build. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30151733

How To HEMA 1 – Everyone's Gotta Start Somewhere 03/01/2024

How To HEMA 1 – Everyone's Gotta Start Somewhere How to Start a HEMA Club by Sigmund Werndorf. The first article of the HEMA Alliance's “How To HEMA” project, walking you through the various topics you should consider when starting a HEMA club. How to HEMA - A resource on how to start, run, and grow HEMA Clubs Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | | | /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/30141818

RA 03 - Joy in Violence 06/08/2023

RA 03 - Joy in Violence The HEMA-Cast Rides Again! This episode was recorded at Klopfterfecht 2023 – The Returnening. Gabriel Moreno – Gabe is a former member of L'Arte Della Bellica in the Reading Area of Pennsylvania (). He can also be found online as the Forlorn Raven on Facebook () and Instagram () I hope you enjoy our conversation and find Joy in HEMA. Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Podcasts at | Spotify | Audible /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/27080616

RA02 - Let the Instructors Play 05/31/2023

RA02 - Let the Instructors Play The HEMA-Cast Rides Again! This episode was recorded at Klopfterfecht 2023 – The Returnening. Christian Büttner – Christian is an instructor with Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (). He currently teaches Saber and Fundamental Longsword. We got a chance to chat about being able to step out of the instructor role, and how rare and fun it is. I hope you enjoy it. Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/26996040

RA01 - Talking Through the Speaking Window 05/24/2023

RA01 - Talking Through the Speaking Window The HEMA-Cast Rides Again! This episode was recorded at Klopfterfecht 2023 – The Returnening. Pax Girdsman/John Crum – Pax is a member of Maryland Kunst des Fechtens () as well as a twitch Streamer (). If you want to contact Pax about visiting your club to give his talk, you can contact him on Facebook at . We talked about the class he gave at Klopfterfecht as well as a few other things. I hope you enjoy it. Like us on facebook at E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/26910867

S2 Episode 17 - Come as you are 06/30/2020

S2 Episode 17 - Come as you are Jason L Cook – Jason is the instructor for The Exiles New Englad. You can find more information about the Exiles at , They also have a youtube channel THE EXILES found at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/15027107

S2 Episode 16 - Grab a Hold of Your System 06/22/2020

S2 Episode 16 - Grab a Hold of Your System Jess Finley – You can find more information about Jess Finley on her instructor page . The Ritterkunst Turnhalle can be found at . You can contact Jess about an intensive through her Patreon at Kimberleigh Roseblade – Kimmie's instructor page can be found on Facebook at . And the Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts (AEMMA) can be found at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/14912084

S2 Episode 15 - A Place for Everyone 06/14/2020

S2 Episode 15 - A Place for Everyone Justin Mingo – Has been studying HEMA for ~4 years now and is a part of NYHFA and L'Arte NYC. You can find more information about NYHFA . You can find more information about L'Arte NYC at or on their facebook page McKenzie Ewing – Has been a part of HEMA for ~8 years as part of the Atlanta Historical Fencing Academy. You can find more information about the Atlanta Historical Fencing Academy at And if you get the chance, you should definitely search youtube for some of his tournament videos. Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/14806538

S2 Episode 14 - Fechtschule Culture 06/08/2020

S2 Episode 14 - Fechtschule Culture Adam Franti – is the instructor for the Lansing Longsword Guild from Lansing Michigan. You can find more information about LLG at their Instagram - ; Their Youtube - ; Or via e-mail at If you'd like to give a listen to the HEMA Roundtables, you can find them at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/14733026

S2 Episode 13 - TheProGauntlet 11/25/2019

S2 Episode 13 - TheProGauntlet Short show notes for this episode. I got to interview Youval and Maarten about the ProGauntlet. The ProGauntlet is available for PreSale now. Youval Kupiers And Maarten Kamphuis – the makers of the ProGauntlet. You can find more information and order a presale of the ProGauntlet on their website . For our American listeners, Presale is available through PurpleHeart Armory. You can see their promo clip on Youtube here. Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/12172727

S2 Episode 12 - Urban Violence 11/03/2019

S2 Episode 12 - Urban Violence Charles Lin – Charles is an instructor with Capital Kunst des Fechtens, . At Longpoint 2019 he taught two classes on Urban Violence in Medieval Germany. Charles also writes a Blog, Practice and Art. And hosts a HEMA Roundtables Podcast. Blog – HEMA Roundtables - Knights vs Peasants – Longpoint 2019 - Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/11890397

S2 Episode 11 - Armizare 09/26/2019

S2 Episode 11 - Armizare Robert Charrette is awesome. Find more information about him on Facebook at . Or find more information on wikipedia . You can find more information about the Chivalric Fighting Arts Symposium 2019 at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/11409608

S2 Episode 10 - Credit Where Credit's Due 06/28/2019

S2 Episode 10 - Credit Where Credit's Due Cheating with my show notes today, just copying the relevant parts of the script for you. ;-) Better show notes next time. Julie Olsen is an instructor with Athena School of Arms. You can find more information about Athena at their website, . Athena, as well as Forte, and Boston Armizare put on Iron Gate Exhibition. Registration for IGX 2019 is already open on their website . The New England Sword Gathering has a set of events that they are putting on including Brass Frog Assault of Arms this weekend, June 28th through 30th in East Haddam, Ct. The Western Swordsmanship Technique and Research, WSTR is hosting it. Jeff Lord is an instructor and founding member of ARMS, the Association for Renaissance and Medieval Swordsmanship. You can find more information at . July 19th through 21st I'll be hosting the Flower of Battle with LAD Historical Fencing in Reading Pennsylvania. I don't normally toot my own horn, but I hope you'll forgive me for being excited to host a 3 day event that in addition to a Longsword Tournament, will have a Cutting Tournament, A Techniques Tournament, Singlestick, Dagger, Messer, Grab-Bag Mixed Weapons, and Grappling tournaments, as well as a host of classes with instructors such as Chuck Gross with HEMAStrong, Julie Olson, Connor Kemp-Cowell, Patrick Bratton, Charles Lin, James Reed, and others! We're pulling a lot of talent in the Mid-Atlantic region together to put on something special. /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/10333556

S2 Episode 9 - Where we came from 05/27/2019

S2 Episode 9 - Where we came from Connor Kemp-Cowell is the lead instructor for the Philadelphia Common Fencers Guild. You can find more information about the Philly Common Fencers on facebook at Steve Massaroni is a coach for Boston Armizare. He also had a role helping to run the tournaments at IGX 2018. You can find more information about Boston Armizare on their facebook page here: Boston Armizare also puts on Boar's Tooth, a New England Sword Gathering Event in July. You can find more information about their event here: And of course you can find more information about IGX at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/9931001

S2 Episode 8 - Get Out There 03/28/2019

S2 Episode 8 - Get Out There Brief show notes for today's episode just to get the episode out. Ryan Zukowski is a member of the Long Island Historical Fencing Society. You can find more information about the LIHFS at or on Facebook at Tea Kew is a member of Cambridge HEMA in the UK. or on facebook at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/9173612

S2 Episode 7 - The Voice of Experience 03/19/2019

S2 Episode 7 - The Voice of Experience Experience is all around us and is what makes the community get better and better as the years go on. Today's episode has the voice of two experienced members of the community. Arto Fama is an instructor with Zwaard & Steen. You can find more information about Zwaard & Steen at . Arto has also been named to the Nordic Delegation for the 2nd European Games in Minsk 2019. More information about HEMA at Minsk can be found at . Jake Priddy is the founder of Fenris Kunst des Fechtens in Martinsburg, West Virginia. More information can be found on Facebook at . Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/9064421

S2 Episode 6 : Harnischfechten 03/12/2019

S2 Episode 6 : Harnischfechten All about armor in today's episode. I finally got a chance to interview Bill Frisbee after a couple of years of trying and just missing each other. Bill Frisbee is runs New Hampshire KDF and Fechtschule Frisbee. You can find more information about both of them on Facebook at and respectively. Fechtschule Frisbee is celebrating their 5th anniversary August 15th through 18th. Bill also attends Longpoint and IGX every year. More information about Longpoint can be found at . Longpoint 2019 will be March 28th through 31st in Ellicott City, Maryland. More information about IGX can be found at . IGX 2019 will be September 27th through 29th in Danvers, Massachusetts. Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/8972186

S2 Episode 5 : Swordsquatch is all about the 'A' 03/05/2019

S2 Episode 5 : Swordsquatch is all about the 'A' We're featuring interviews from Swordsquatch 2018 from both ends of the experience spectrum. Cody Schuler is a newer fencer, and Sven Lugar has decades of experience. Erik Von Essen is an instructor and founding member of SwordSquatch. You can find more information about the Lonin League at . SwordSquatch is a yearly event put on by Lonin League in Seattle Washington. You can find more information about Swordsquatch at Early Bird Registration is open, and workshop submissions have been extended to March 31st. You can submit a workshop at Like us on facebook at or on twitter E-mail us at Listen to us on the web at | On iTunes at | Stitcher at | Google Play Podcasts at /episode/index/show/hemacast/id/8880254

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