Inspired by the National Lottery funded “This Girl Can” campaign, this page chronicles my journey as a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) student, along with a few musings inspired by my studies and experiences.
Nov 2016 – The Art of the Sword – #thisgirlcan
Jun 2019 – Hear Me Roar – This Girl Can (part 2)
May 2020 – Life in Lockdown – This Girl Can (part 3)
Jan 2021 – We’re Still Standing – This Girl Can (part 4)
May 2021 – The Lioness and the Rose – This Girl Can (part 5)
Oct 2021 – Of rakes, rabbits, hawks and dragon’s tails (part 6)
Jan 2022 – A Scholarly Introspective – This Girl Can (part 7)
Mar 2022 – Your Own Worst Enemy – This Girl Can (part 8)
Apr 2022 – HEMA first aid – This Girl Can (part 9)
Aug 2022 – On Courage – This Girl Can (part 10)
Sept 2022 – Starting and Continuing – This Girl Can (part 11)
Nov 2022 – Never too late to start – This Girl Can (part 12)
Apr 2023 – The Art That Adorns You 2023 – This Girl Can (part 13)
Musings
Jan 2020 – Thoughts on courtesy and chivalry
Equipment
- Danelli Longsword
- Regenyei Armoury Langes Messer
- Leon Paul Fencing Mask with head protector
- Spes Ladies Fencing Gambeson
- Red Dragon Arm guards
- Red Dragon Leg guards
- Red Dragon Gloves
- Red Dragon Gorget
- Balefire Blades sword care kit
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