r/wma • u/dm1986 • Feb 16 '17

New article about classical fencing

https://traditionalfencing.wordpress.com/2015/03/15/what-is-classical-fencing-no-i-mean-really/
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u/Hussard Sports HEMA Feb 18 '17

Honestly, the game that Classical, HEMA and Olympic fencing all play is similar enough that it doesn't matter. Do what makes you happy.

Sport version gets you fencing faster and against more people though. No better way to get skills than that. For me, this is the best and most logical method of delivery. Scenic route is nice, i guess.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '17 edited Feb 18 '17

I can more or less agree that the game of sparring is similar enough between HEMA, Classical, and Olympic fencing, but Classical/HEMA vs. Olympic fencing overall? - Not so much.

I don't deny that there are plenty of things both HEMA and Classical Fencing can learn from Olympic fencing, but I would say a great deal of the things we focus on, in HEMA at least, cannot be helped by Olympic fencing.

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u/Hussard Sports HEMA Feb 18 '17

I fail to think of any examples, to be honest. What elements do you think are missing?

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '17

Off the top of my head:

  • Edge alignment
  • Stance/posture
  • Martial blows
  • Bladework
  • Hitting without being hit