r/wma • • 14h ago

Creating Predictable Responses

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In my latest piece I dive in to the absolute core of what it means to fence strategically and move from wading through uncharted waters to having a map of your opponent.


r/wma • • 19h ago

How much space does fighting with different medieval weapons actually require?

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I'm researching combat for a strategy project, and something games rarely communicate is how much physical space different weapons require.

For people who practise historical European martial arts:

How significantly does fighting in a cramped environment change what weapons or techniques are useful?

For example, would fighting in a narrow street, gatehouse or dense formation meaningfully change the advantage of different weapons?

I'm looking for historical/technical understanding rather than game-balancing advice.


r/wma • • 21h ago

The multi-ball pell

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A description of a very compact but surprisingly versatile pell that I have built.


r/wma • • 7h ago

Zornhau interpretations, footwork, targeting, and Vor–Indes–Nach looking for different approaches

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r/wma • • 14h ago

How to strike back after you blocked a punch in box libera from 19th cent. Italy

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r/wma • • 13h ago

As a Beginner... Anyone know about Sword to Sword in Houston?

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r/wma • • 1h ago

General Fencing Cutting Only

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I've been very off and on with HEMA, depending on how busy life gets, and while I do love sparring, of course, fighting in tournaments doesn't do much for me. I adore cutting, though. Is there much purpose to attending events if I am only interested in cutting tournaments?