By the Sword

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The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe. Follow us on Instagram @swordwomen

  1. Aurora Simmons: femme friendly training spaces

    −7 H

    Aurora Simmons: femme friendly training spaces

    Fran meets Aurora Simmons, longsword and armoured fighting instructor at Toronto Historical Combat in Canada. We discuss the importance of creating training spaces that are welcoming to all genders: what to avoid and what to include. Aurora also talks about her extensive background in martial arts such as taekwondo and jeet kune do, along with 15 years experience in HEMA alone.

    56 min
  2. Spencer Waddell and Heavy Hitting

    7 APR.

    Spencer Waddell and Heavy Hitting

    In this episode Fran talks to Spencer Waddell: a champion fighter and title holder of many styles including reenactment, SCA, HEMA, AMMA, boxing, buhurt and light sabre. We discuss his background and his unique perspective on heavy hitting in sword arts, when it’s appropriate and when it’s a bad idea.

    1 tim 4 min
  3. Why HEMA is political

    11 MARS

    Why HEMA is political

    Fran speaks to Janna Datahan in the US about why HEMA is political, and how world events affect our hobby and all the people who participate in it.

    1 tim 7 min
  4. Martial arts culture is a work in progress

    2025-12-18

    Martial arts culture is a work in progress

    In this episode I rant about the frustrations of trying to change martial arts culture for the better, especially when the unwillingness to change hampers any progress from the outset. After sixteen years I am so very tired. If we genuinely want to improve our communities we need to put the work in, all of us.

    20 min
  5. How to come back from a break

    2025-11-07

    How to come back from a break

    Have you not been to class for a while? Do you miss swords? Whatever your hobby, I break down the steps and approach you need to make returning to the thing you love a pleasure not a pain. Fran URG centred HEMA events, coaching, content and podcasts. Historical European Martial Arts. 💻 Website https://bythesword.net ⚔️ courses and coaching https://ko-fi.com/swordwomen 🎞️ Instagram @swordwomen https://www.instagram.com/swordwomen?igsh=eGU2NHFxeGplZTh3&utm_source=qr 📱 Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/share/17UjsbpFSe/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🩵 Support https://Patreon.com/swordwomen https://ko-fi.com/swordwomen

    23 min
  6. Suit of Swords 2025: interview with Rose Jones & Madeleine Thomson

    2025-10-31

    Suit of Swords 2025: interview with Rose Jones & Madeleine Thomson

    I attended Scotland’s very first URG HEMA event in October 2025, and took the opportunity to interview the two organisers to gain an insight into the process and goals of this awesome historical fencing Weekender. URG centred HEMA events, coaching, content and podcasts. Historical European Martial Arts. 💻 Website https://bythesword.net ⚔️ courses and coaching https://ko-fi.com/swordwomen 🎞️ Instagram @swordwomen https://www.instagram.com/swordwomen?igsh=eGU2NHFxeGplZTh3&utm_source=qr 📱 Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/share/17UjsbpFSe/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🩵 Support https://Patreon.com/swordwomen https://ko-fi.com/swordwomen

    25 min
  7. How to train HEMA from home

    2025-10-24

    How to train HEMA from home

    This podcast is aimed at everyone who trains HEMA or any martial art, whether you want to get out of a plateau in class, or you’re planning a comeback after a break, or you just can’t get to a class, training from home is always a good idea.

    33 min
  8. 5 Things I will not be teaching you as your coach

    2025-10-17

    5 Things I will not be teaching you as your coach

    🏆 “Winning is everything”. Winning is just a visible part of fencing. There is a fathoms-deep chunk beneath the surface of learning, passion and personal growth. 👀 To look down on other fencers and clubs. Parochial perceptions persist, and a community is more than the club you belong to. We can’t grow as a movement without understanding, connection and cross pollination. ✅ That my way is the only correct way. None of the masters can agree on what is the correct way to learn and practice fencing, far be it from me to make that claim. Find as many teachers as you can, choose wisely. 💪🏼 That you need a grindset. Your phone, your car, your brain and your body will not run on empty. Rest, find other hobbies and communities. HEMA is only one part of your life. 💥 How to generate power. Sharp swords don’t need power, in fact, striking hard is a bad idea and leads to sloppy fencing. You need to bump up your DEX, more than your STR.

    31 min
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The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe. Follow us on Instagram @swordwomen

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    By the Sword
  • Aktiva år
    2020 - 2026
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    138
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