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http://www.thearma.org/essays/fit/RennFit.htm The above is a good historical resource on historical strength training and exercise. As for me, just using a sword repeatedly in warmup and sparring for my first few weeks got me in condition for using a sword more effectively (you'll find out about mu...

The long, straight double-edged sword carried by the knights were designed for close combat against another knight, infantry soldier, and other adversaries in Europe, as well as enemies outside the continent. The Islamic scimitar was cutting and slashing sword. Not only could it be used for implemen...

They Muslims were well known for scientific knowlege in medicine and building advance siege weapons, ancient technologies, etc... Although, my knowledge in this area is rather limited, but from what I have heard from historians that the crusade had much impact on Western European culture with all t...

Since there are longsword technique drills for implementing blocks, parries and cuts, and flowing from one posture to another during the movements of the weapon, are there instructions with step-by-step illustrations on conditioning or strengthening your body muscles with the longsword? This is to b...

Hello, Fellow Online Member! I've recently joined the forum and hope to connect with any of you in regards to my study and practice of European martial arts, as well as building friendships with fellow members. I've received sword and weapon training from Renaissance guild members several times in t...