by Alex Craddock | June 26, 2018 | CombatCon(versations)
HEMA stands for Historical European Martial Arts. I listen to a podcast called the HEMAcast, and the host Patrick McCaffrey loves to ask all of his guests on the show one question – is any one of those letters in HEMA more important than the others? Almost...
by Alex Craddock | May 11, 2018 | CombatCon(versations)
You’ve made it this far in your Google searching and Facebook clicking, you’re pretty sure there are swords involved and at least a few people who are dressed funny. One of these things likely appeals to you. But wait. Is it a party? A show? A tournament?...
by Alex Craddock | May 16, 2017 | CombatCon(versations)
For better or worse, the internet is here to stay. It lives in our pockets, on our TVs, and now, it has pervaded the realm of swordwork (and other martial arts of all kinds) in ways the previous generation probably never thought possible. Or at least, didn’t...
by Alex Craddock | February 28, 2017 | CombatCon(versations)
Those who have been to CombatCon are familiar with the name. Scott Brown has been an influential voice in the HEMA community and has contributed much in recent years to the inclusion of historically and martially sound technique in stage and screen fighting through...
by Alex Craddock | February 1, 2017 | CombatCon(versations)
There is a terrible, terrible memory I have. It’s from early on in my physical performance career – I was choreographing my very first fight, and I thought it was just wonderful. It had showstopping moves, it had rhythm, it had all sorts of technical...
