How to Get Into Practicing Historical Martial Arts

Whether you want to start the practice because swordsmanship fascinates you, or you're looking for fun exercise, or you enjoy the community, here are some tips on how to start if there is no club / school near you. Everything from the equipment you need to where to find resources, as well as a few words about important safety measures.

The club finder:
https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-fin...

Where to get practice swords and protective gear:
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
http://www.blackfencer.com/en/

My book recommendations (swordsmanship & history) and other interesting stuff on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagri...

Online library of historical manuals:
http://wiktenauer.com/

My review of the SPES heavy gloves (currently the best option IMO):
   • The Best Gloves for Longsword Sparrin...  

My previous sparring gloves:
   • Gloves / gauntlets for HEMA sword spa...  

Review of the full kit from Superior Fencing:
   • Superior Fencing HEMA Gear - Does it ...  

The protective motorcycle jacket I show in the video:
https://www.gearbest.com/motorcycle-f...

To support the channel:
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https://www.patronblades.com/skallagrim
For one-time donations: https://www.paypal.me/SkallagrimYT

Get in contact or see a list of my video uploads:
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My favorite online store for buying swords (worldwide shipping):
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Channel-related shirts and other merch:
https://teespring.com/stores/skallagrim
http://skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/

Best-selling knives on Gearbest:
https://www.gearbest.com/promotion-be...

15% off on GearBest Outdoors & Sports products with coupon code "out15off": https://www.gearbest.com/lifestyle-c_...

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