My #HEMA club did some talks and demos at a local museum as part of their Caravaggio exhibition.
⚔️ Andrew ⚔️
@criminalist.bsky.social
Vice President of @swordwind.bsky.social a #HEMA school located in Charlotte, NC.
I have, with my own eyes, watched my tax dollars in the form of missiles as they hit buildings inhabited by civilians. I'd much prefer subsidizing a grocery story I don't use.
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After a busy couple of days Iron Harvest ( @swordwind.bsky.social cutting tournament) is done! Was a tiring but fun weekend and everything went really well, thanks to the great group of volunteers we had. Was too busy to take part but hopefully I can find time this Spring at Queen's Gambit. #HEMA
This weekend is Iron Harvest @swordwind.bsky.social cutting competition! Been a crazy few weeks getting ready but we should be in good shape for tomorrow and Sunday. First time working as a tournament manager so that’s been an interesting learning experience. #HEMA
Swordfighting isn't about history or fitness or any of that bullshit it's about looking rad as hell and also autism
New #HEMA book day. Now that I have a sharp sword I figured I should start learning how to use it properly.
Tomorrow I will be helping host a table and dagger workshop at one of our local library branches for their role playing game day. We do this every year and it's always a fun time. #HEMA
Hey Charlotte,NC we will be helping out at the Charlotte Library's "Queen City Questival" role playing game day this Saturday from 11-3 at the University City Regional branch! We will be doing a dagger workshop as well as general sword sparring demos! It's always a fun time! Hope you see you there!
From time to time we will be showcasing some of our lesser known classes in a “Class Spotlight” feature! First up is Irish Collar and Elbow Wrestling with instructor Jessie Harrigan, which will be starting a new cycle on Monday July 13 so it’s the perfect time to come check it out. #HEMA
A much work as it was moving @swordwind.bsky.social to a new location I am reminded how much it was worth it when it's 95 out and I get to walk into an air conditioned gym for practice (our previous space was rented from an un air conditioned CrossFit gym because they "didn't believe in AC" 🫠 #HEMA
ohhh very excited it looks like my club will finally be bringing back regular cutting classes (perfect timing what with just getting my sharp and all) #HEMA ⚔️
So if you meet with these historians I'll tell you what to say Tell them that the Nazis Never really went away They're out there burning houses down And peddling racist lies And we'll never rest again Until every Nazi dies
"The Day The Nazi Died" - Chumbawamba
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Got some pool noodles to try out the new sharp. First one went well, had a few really nice looking cuts. So I got a second and had my wife record....that one went less well.... 🫠 #HEMA
New (to me) sword day. Someone in my club was selling their Valiant Armory Ansbach longsword. Been wanting to get into cutting for a while now and while it was a little more than I had planned to spend it was still a really good deal and a very pretty sword. #HEMA
Started a Destreza module last night in #HEMA class and now I am pricing out rapiers. ⚔️
“In the beginning, Doctor Who was created. This has made a lot of Doctor Who fans very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move”
