Is HEMA perfect?
If you want to be the best swordsman you can be, is Hema (Historical European Martial Arts) the perfect art to achieve that?
2016-10-28 23:12:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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Is Castle Black from Game of Thrones a REAL Castle
This time I take a look at Castle Black from the Game of Thrones TV series.
2016-10-21 22:05:05 +0000 UTC View PostLets look at the Rapier
The rapier is a very misunderstood sword. Let's change that.
2016-10-14 22:33:34 +0000 UTC View PostThis time it's the cities/castles in Lord of the Rings!
In this video I take a very close and objective look at the cities and/or castle like structures in The Lord of the Rings trilogy!
2016-10-08 12:27:23 +0000 UTC View PostI was Wrong!
As I continue in my studies I invariably learn things that change my opinion, and when that happens I'll always let you know.
Let's have a close look at the swords in Warcraft
Yes, the movie was bad, but were the swords?
2016-09-26 04:46:56 +0000 UTC View PostWhat does everything in a Coat or Arms mean?
With this epic video on the Coat of Arms is a bonus video where I explain the symbolism behind the Coat of arms that I designed for myself.
2016-09-17 13:04:25 +0000 UTC View PostI am a NINJA!
A very silly one this time, but hey, it makes me laugh ^_^
2016-09-14 08:08:36 +0000 UTC View PostLets have a close look at the castles in Game of Thrones
The TV series Game of Thrones, based on George R R Martin's A Song a Ice and Fire, has some amazing medieval castles, but just how realistic are they?
The origin of shock cavalry and the Knight
Did the stirrup make shock cavalry possible and thereby the original medieval knight?
The CASTLE! Fantasy vs Reality.
Fantasy castles can be amazing but how realistic are they and what real world castles inspired them?
The Elmslie Typology!
It is me pleasure to present the Elmslie Typology and with it, some hi res images:
http://shad-brooks.deviantart.com/art/E...
2016-08-19 22:14:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Falchion and Messer, what are the REAL swords?
Part 4 in my Falchion and Messer series is now up! This time we'll be taking an in depth look at their form, function and design.
2016-08-14 21:44:30 +0000 UTC View PostHow and why were these sword developed?
Part 3 in the Falchion and Messer series is now released. This is one that debunks a very big misconception about these sword's origins. Enjoy.
2016-08-07 21:46:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe Falchion and Messer series! Episodes 1 and 2
The first two episodes of my epic Falchion and Messer series are up! Episode one is a quick introduction while episode two jumps right into the deep end and addresses what the difference is between these two swords.
2016-08-06 01:01:36 +0000 UTC View Post