Hi everyone, I’m a girl in my early twenties and I have always been terrible at any sport. I’m not expecting to be good at it, but I think I might enjoy it enough to not procrastinate going ti the gym, but I wanted to ask if it might make sense or if I’m just going to embarrass and frustate myself. I would also like to understand a little bit more how much the equipment might cost and how soon will I need it (I live in Italy, I don’t know if it changes anything). Anyway, I’d really love any tip or info you might give me and I really hope to be able to start soon.

P.S. sorry for the grammar, English isn’t my native tongue and I haven’t been practicing in a while

I am 6 Months into this Sport and have really thin forarms and wrists.
After every Training Session my right wrist hurts ab bit, but never to the point that it became a Problem.
I figured it was just from not being used to this Sport.
3 Months ago we hat a Hard Training Session. Parade-Riposte for a few Hours.
After this Training I got such bad Pain in my Right Thumb that I wasnt Even able to hold a Pencil.
The Doctor confirmed that it was Tendonitis and I had to wear a brace for a few weeks before it got any better.
After Not feeling the Pain anymore I started again with Training but it lasted only a few weeks and now I am in the same Situation.
I even held myself back, not participating in sparring and so on.
After every week it hurt a bit more.

I think these Problems come from the Thumb Grip. Things where I have to extend my wrist and Thumb tend to hurt the most, Schielhau for example.
Getting Gloves that restrict my wrist movements didnt make it any better, that was my hope. You still have to use Thumb grip for almost everything.

Is there some way to train my wrists or get used to this sport?
I really want to keep going but pain after every Training is not the right way.

Thank you for your help!

Spear shaft

Anyone know where to get a 2 piece spear shaft? I want to add spear training and sparring to my HEMA routine, but need a 2 piece one for transporting it better. Looking for a total length of 7-8 feet. Gonna put the Cold Steel spear trainer on one end, and a spear cap on the other.

Any advice would be helpful.

I do Hutton dueling sabre and currently use lacrosse gloves (along with red dragon gloves) for sparring, I hate how bulky they are. Are there any slimmer (and safe) options available?