Windlass English Medieval Two-Hand Sword: https://bit.ly/2BcSfU3 The 15th century English two-handed sword by Windlass is an imposing piece, great value for money and a replica of a type of sword that we have several surviving original examples of. Here Matt Easton reviews the Windlass replica and puts the sharp blade through its paces. The original…
The lockdown longbow trials continue with SHIELDS! Ever wondered if a shield will protect you from arrows from an English Longbow? Well you are in the right place. I accurately made a reproduction 15thC shield, fitted the back with maille and a pork joint and shoot a variety of arrows at it and look at…
The fencer needs to respect the weapon that they are using not fear it. If the fencer has fear of the weapon they are not likely to engage with the opponent with their full being and thus actions will be performed sloppily and without intention. This will result in inaccurate actions, bad form and bad…
Having a perfect grip on your weapon is great, until stress gets involved. Just as martial arts can boil down to the simplest techniques under pressure, so can the way we hold weapons. Schola Gladiatoria HEMA – sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria…
The “Lockdown Longbow” is actually a modern compound crossbow that shoots medieval war arrows at exactly the same speed as a 160lbs English War Longbow. Why am I doing this? 1. I am too weedy to draw a really heavy war bow 2. This allows me to run all sorts of tests showing what a…
The Windlass Oakeshott Type XIV medieval arming sword: reviewed and tested for cutting ability (with the factory edge). The sword available to order here: https://bit.ly/2YBDJOH Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1 Matt Easton’s website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique…
Looking at some of the different ways of cutting with swords, knives, kukri, axes, etc and how different cutting angles may deploy the muscles and body mass in different ways, with different advantages and disadvantages. Schola Gladiatoria HEMA – sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on…
Looking how Roman gladiator equipment, specifically the helmets, shields and armour, hugely dictated the combat style and level of protection. Previous video on gladiator types: https://youtu.be/Db7JtQ0Iur0 Schola Gladiatoria HEMA – sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun:…
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Jason Kingsley OBE, the Modern Knight, discusses how medieval people may have measured a horses back to fit a saddle and shows how he does it today. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjlDOf0UO9wSijFqPE9wBw/join Credits: Ghost The Mule with No Name Production, Direction, Camera, Sound, Editing Kasumi Production, Presenter Jason Kingsley OBE Tweets…
I want to test heavy English war bows against different armour types to find out what they can do; but I can’t shoot one…. And the “Lockdown Longbow” was born. An arrow launcher that shoots real longbow arrows of the correct weight, at the correct speeds and I am going to shoot at flexible armours,…
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How to GRIP a Sword & Hilt Design: Historical Texts VS Personal Preference. Schola Gladiatoria HEMA – sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1 Matt Easton’s website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique Arms:…
A brief video describing the Zirckel (Circle) – an important technique in Joachim Meyer’s longsword system. The Circle
I was not paid nor was the sword provided as a gift. Very mixed feelings about this well made sword. A unique sword, which draws inspiration from the powerful Renaissance Master Achille Marozzo, the only Master of Italian tradition whit a complete system for using the two-handed sword. A tool specifically created to allow you…
What was the perfect size for the medieval longsword, as used by knights, in the 15th century? Here we look at Philippo di Vadi’s advice. Wiktenauer: https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Philippo_di_Vadi Sala d’Arme Achille Marozzo: https://www.achillemarozzo.it/pubblicazioni Windlass English Two-Handed Sword: https://bit.ly/2BcSfU3 Dynasty Forge Bastard Sword: https://www.dynastyforge.com/swords/european_arms/swords/oakeshott_xvia_medieval_sword_the_bastard/ Schola Gladiatoria HEMA – sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Channel support…
Improvised sword cuts inspired by Bolognese fencing, and dall’Agocchie’s solo form. Improvised cutting such as displayed here is a great way to train flow and technique, as well as to study how your own body and mind naturally work with the sword. You can also use it to better integrate set sequences and actions to…
The people who wrote the treatises would have based their ideas on Aristotelian physics and not Newtonian physics simply because that is what would have been available to them. It is not until we read much later smallsword texts that Newtonian physics could possibly have been applied. So in this case Aristotelian physics is the…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, looks at a royal buckler belonging to Henry VIII of England. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature the objects in our exhibition in Leeds. These…
The Chu two-handed sword (jian) was probably the first steel-bladed ‘longsword’ that the world had seen and it was closely modeled on bronze examples that had gone before. Here we look at the historically accurate replica, the ‘roaring dragon’ jian, by LK Chen, with some historical background and cutting tests. Full review by Matt Easton…
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I buy and sell hundreds of antique swords, but I don’t really know exactly what this one is! Do you? I’ve also got some other antique short swords out to compare to it. Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1…
In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Ben Atkinson from Atkinson Action Horses talks about how to select and train a horse for…
Matt Easton (Scholagladiatoria) reviews the beautiful Magnificent Chu Jian from LK Chen. https://lkchensword.com/magnificent-chu-jian Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1 Matt Easton’s website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/
Chris and Lauren from the York School of Defence demonstrate how the wrestling match between Henry VII and Francis I at the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520 may have played out based on their understanding of contemporary and other historical texts. #PowerandGlory #MuseumfromHome The Field of Cloth of Gold was a diplomatic summit…
In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Meet Luc Pétillot who talks about what jousting means to him. This video is in French…
Looks like I barely grazed him but it is the transition that is interesting here.
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In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Meet international trick rider, jouster, and TV horseman, Mike Collin as he gives you a rare…
“You don’t want to kebab your opponent” Follow historian, jouster and expert lance maker Mark Griffin from Griffin Historical into the woods as he teaches you how to make a lance worthy of the Field of Cloth of Gold. #PowerandGlory #MuseumfromHome The Field of Cloth of Gold was a diplomatic summit between the Henry VIII…
This is the new benchmark for any fencing event, we need MORE flags and MORE colorful tights!
I OFTEN get asked about where to get good quality replica military swords and sabres. People ask about Cold Steel swords, Deepeeka, Universal Swords and others. My advice has been the same for the last several years, because no new products have come onto the market to change my advice. In this video I summarise…
I feel that two-handed swords (otherwise known as greatswords, zweihander, montante, spadone etc) are a little misunderstood. They are not simply extra-long longswords, or at least lots of them are not. They have distinctive characteristics and methods of use. English Medieval Two-Hand Sword: https://www.museumreplicas.com/windlass-english-two-hand-sword?affiliate=scholagladiatoria Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria…
A lot of people online seem to think that swords without substantial or protective hilts are BAD. This is really short-sighted and ignores most of the historical context. Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1 Matt Easton’s website and services:…
In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Meet Marie Baron who talks about what jousting means to her. This video is in French…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, looks at a royal buckler belonging to Henry VIII of England. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature the objects in our exhibition in Leeds. These…
Bringing together a few related topics – the British 1796 pattern swords, left-handed swordsmen and hilt balance, or symmetry. Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1 Matt Easton’s website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/
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A variation. I am giving my friend Oskar ter Mors a shout out on this one as his rolling made me think on play one again. Running through this very slowly to keep each action and the body dynamic clear. If 16 seconds isn’t enough for you, watch it more times.:) Figueiredo rule one simple.…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, takes a look at a suit of armours from the famous Greenwich armoury. (English Subtitles available) Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature some of the…
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On 18 and again on 22 June 1940, shortly after the fall of France to German invasion, General Charles de Gaulle broadcast from London. In his first broadcast he finished by saying: ‘Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished’. Hear how that resistance supported the…
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Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examines at gothic poleaxe of a kind used at the Field of Cloth of Gold. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature some of the objects…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, looks at Francis I’s ceremonial sword. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature some of the objects in our exhibition in Leeds. These films will be…
At the outbreak of the First World War, there was a need to recruit volunteers to join the army and fight. Many of these volunteers were put into what was called ‘Pals Battalions’. These battalions were made up of soldiers all from the same area, as it was hoped this would boost volunteer sign up…
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, looks at a foot combat armour by the Milanese master armourer Nicolo Silva. Over two episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature the objects in our exhibition in…
Blood everywhere! Lots of people seem to be under the impression that grooves, fullers, kukri cho, knife notches and all similar things are all about BLOOD! Channel support and 3 extra videos per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ Tweets by scholagladiato1 Matt Easton’s website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton…
These learning resources are made by the Royal Armouries education team and are designed to support teachers and parents while home schooling. KS2 English KS2 History Those that were left behind at home were not completely safe from the enemy. The Germans bombed Britain’s towns and cities, so we needed brave people to help protect…
Why did late-19th and 20th century military and navy organisations continue developing bladed and close combat weapons, as well as issuing and training their troops with them? It’s not all about killing statistics, but being prepared, tactics and the few exceptions that made it worth it. Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
80 years ago, with the threat of invasion very real, the British government raised the Local Defence Volunteers, later known as the Home Guard. Inspired by our contemporary artillery collection at Fort Nelson, and the Fort’s historic role supplying Anti-aircraft batteries on the South Downs, meet the LDV’s newest and most enthusiastic recruit. Subscribe to…
Exactly 500 years ago Armouries staff were sent to what is now Belgium to buy weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold. Inspired by a single archive that details their expenditure, this is their story. Over eight episodes, published each Friday, “Richard Pellande” will regale us with their adventures. 10 April 2020 – Episode…
Our Home Learning Hub are made by the Royal Armouries education team and are designed to support teachers and parents while home schooling. KS2 English KS2 History Watch the video and listen to the saga of Beowulf. The Saxons were very good warriors and used their minds as well as weapons and armour to win…
Battle axes, of the one-handed variety, were popular from the Viking era onwards, but with the addition of rear spikes and other adaptations they saw a resurgence of popularity in the heavily armoured periods of the middle ages, particularly from the 13th century. Thor’s Forge: https://www.facebook.com/Thorsforge/
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Service sharpening on military swords and specifically on the British Army 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword. Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/antique-swords-for-sale/ https://www.facebook.com/eastonantiquearms/
In the late 15thC the Gribshunden, a Danish war ship burnt off the coast of Sweden whilst on a mission. In the 1970’s it was found and last year it started to be recovered. During the excavations, parts of a crossbow were found and a collaborative effort between Lund University and Blerkinge Museum asked me…
Daggers available from https://todcutler.com/collections/medieval-daggers-and-large-knives and https://todsworkshop.com/collections/historical-daggers Historically different classes of people wore different kinds of daggers and this video is a quick walk through of 5 different 16thC folk and the daggers that would be suited to them. Many thanks to my fabulous models, in order Danny, Nick, Francis, Ant and Jasper Filmed on location…
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Ellen Rice went on a camping trip last winter. She was given little to no information on the terrain, location, and time-frame of the trip. This is her first experience like this, and she is going out into the wilderness with nothing but the 18th century gear she carries with her. Visit Our Website! ➧…
For centuries people bashed each other with their butts, called ‘clubbing’ the musket. This was almost a necessity before bayonets, but it was still done when people did have bayonets.
Exploring Tokyo on the search for arms and armor. Want to know the best place to try on Samurai Armour? Today we explore the Samurai Museum Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan and visit Meiji Shrine. We also make some amazing food stops including korean spicy soup, conveyor belt sushi and some Tokyo Street food: Taiyaki (Custard…
+++ Re-upload with fixed audio +++ Our curator Natasha Bennet answers your questions about Samurai arms and armour, showing amazing objects from our collection and archive. Please comment on your questions and we can get around to answering them! Get our Elephant Plushie here —- https://bit.ly/2RLwK2f To learn more about Japanese arms and armour buy…
Scarlett Parry discusses her time here at the Royal Armouries Museum and her experiences conserving the arms and armour in our collection, looking specifically at her work on mail shirts. Subscribe to our channel for more videos about arms and armour ⚔Website: https://royalarmouries.org/home ⚔Blog: https://royalarmouries.org/stories/ ⚔Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalArmouriesMuseum/ ⚔Twitter: https://twitter.com/Royal_Armouries We are the Royal Armouries, the…
Ahead of our annual International Jousting Tournament, we asked for your jousting and medieval tournament related questions. Our knight in residence (and Assistant Curator), Scot Hurst has all the answers. Where to find us: ⚔Website: https://royalarmouries.org/home ⚔Blog: https://blog.royalarmouries.org/ ⚔Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalArmouriesMuseum/ ⚔Twitter: https://twitter.com/Royal_Armouries The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms and armour.…
When the term “martial arts” is used most lay-people think of those arts practiced by those of the Orient. This is often due to the martial arts movies of the 1970s and 1980s which popularised martial arts and presented them in such a fashion that they were found to be interesting. The result if this…
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I often get asked about medieval weapons which have wooden shafts (eg. spears, pollaxes, warhammers) getting broken or cut through during combat. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
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