HEMA
HEMA is an acronym for Historical European Martial Arts. The term encompasses a varied range of European fighting arts from Harnessfecten (fighting in armour) to Glima (Viking wrestling). The Knight Shop offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of HEMA equipment for sale in the UK. We are specialists in this market and have a dedicated web store www.thehemashop.com
We even manufacture our own line of HEMA equipment! Our range of Red Dragon Armoury Synthetic Sparring Swords, Fencing Masks, Weapon Sparring Gloves, Throat Protectors, Groin Guards and Kit Bags can be purchased from retailers all over the planet.
We are the UK’s leading retailer of SPES protective equipment and hold large stocks of their products. We stock a range of federschwert, bucklers, rapiers, sabres, padded practice swords, wooden and nylon wasters, daggers, books, DVDs - basically everything you will ever need to get you into HEMA!
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HEMA Medal - Gold
Our distinctive HEMA Medals are well known around the world and have adorned some of the best fighters on the HEMA scene. They are great prizes for HEMA competitions and are available in an antiqued Gold, Silver or Bronze finish. They are cast from solid metal and come complete with neck ribbon.
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Buy the HEMA Medal – Gold with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Width: 7cm
Height: 6.5cm
Ribbon included
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to pieceExcl. Tax: £4.17 Incl. Tax: £5.00 -
HEMA Medal - Silver
Our distinctive HEMA Medals are well known around the world and have adorned some of the best fighters on the HEMA scene. They are great prizes for HEMA competitions and are available in an antiqued Gold, Silver or Bronze finish. They are cast from solid metal and come complete with neck ribbon.
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Buy the HEMA Medal – Silver with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
Width: 7cm
Height: 6.5cm
Ribbon included
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £4.17 Incl. Tax: £5.00 -
HEMA Medal - Bronze
Our distinctive HEMA Medals are well known around the world and have adorned some of the best fighters on the HEMA scene. They are great prizes for HEMA competitions and are available in an antiqued Gold, Silver or Bronze finish. They are cast from solid metal and come complete with neck ribbon.
Buy the HEMA Medal – Bronze with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA equipment retailer.
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Width: 7cm
Height: 6.5cm
Ribbon included
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £4.17 Incl. Tax: £5.00 -
The Noble Science, Volume 1
The Journal for the Discerning and Gentle Practitioner, containing diverse papers on the Native European Arts and Sciences of Defence.
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Buy The Noble Science, Volume 1 with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA book retailer.
Editor: MI. Hillyard
Format: Paperback, 40 pages, 27.94 x 21.59 cm, B&W
ISBN: 978-0-9564871-2-4Excl. Tax: £6.99 Incl. Tax: £6.99 -
The Noble Science, Volume 2
The Journal for the Discerning and Gentle Practitioner, containing diverse papers on the Native European Arts and Sciences of Defence.Buy Ridolfo Capoferro's The Art and Practice of Fencing with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA book retailer.
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Editor: MI. Hillyard
Format: Paperback, 50 pages, 27.94 x 21.59 cm, B&W
ISBN: 978-0-9564871-4-8Excl. Tax: £6.99 Incl. Tax: £6.99 -
German Longsword Study Guide
A study guide for the German longsword, explaining the Liechtenauer tradition and where we get our information about the system.
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The AHA German Longsword Study Guide is an award-winning publication, with the HEMA Scholar Awards recognising Keith Farrell and Alex Bourdas with the “Best Instructor” award for research published in 2013.Excl. Tax: £15.00 Incl. Tax: £15.00 -
The Art and Science of Johannes Liechtenauer’s Medieval German Longsword Grades 1 & 2
This book will provide an opportunity to study the martial system behind the Art that is medieval German longsword, as taught by Johannes Liechtenauer in the mid 14th Century and glossed by Sigmund Ringeck the Elder (c 1502).
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Primoris: The Rob Lovett Fiore Dei Liberi Training System
Primoris is the first stage of a complete martial training system devised by Rob Lovett for the Fiore dei Liberi art.
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The system is intended for anyone who wishes to learn a complete martial art or develop their skills within the Fiore art itself. This first (primoris) stage of the system takes the student through martial basics, theory, mechanics and safe practice onto the fundamentals of the art via unarmed striking and grappling, dagger and single-handed sword use.
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The Windsor Method By Guy Windsor
From renowned swordsman and teacher Guy Windsor comes an indispensable resource for anyone interested in martial arts, swordsmanship, and history.
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One of the world’s foremost experts in historical swordfighting and martial arts systems, Dr. Guy Windsor wants to teach you how to maximize your personal development and live up to your true potential – in training, in martial arts, and in life – even when training solo.
Using simple, straightforward, and (above all) achievable principles of action, Dr. Windsor can help you establish a solid foundation for mechanics and training in your own martial arts practices, as well as teaching you best practices to achieve excellence in life. Whether you are searching for ways to improve your combat and martial arts training, hope to increase your physical fitness, or simply want to find a better mindset for living life, The Windsor Method is for you.Excl. Tax: £19.50 Incl. Tax: £19.50 -
Feder/Longsword Handle
Our Feder/Longsword Handle is perfect for people wanting to make their own sword or refurbish/modify their existing weapon.
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It is constructed from wood with a black cord wrap and is best used in conjunction with our Feder/Longsword Pommel and Feder/Longsword Guard.
Length: 2680mm
Width: 35mm
Depth: 24mm
Top Aperture: 12 x 10mm
Bottom Aperture: 18 x 7mm
Weight: 88g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £8.33 Incl. Tax: £10.00