Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It's always interesting to see folks with different backgrounds come together and compare notes. Even if you don't think two different forms of martial arts have much in common at first glance, there might be more overlap than you think.
This is my commentary on the experiences that Josh Beam and Sensei Seth had when going to HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) schools to explore what sword fighting is like. I'm only showing a few clips because it's their content, and you should definitely watch it in full.
At the start I have a few remarks on the topic of legitimacy, and if you're not interested in that part you can skip to 1:30.
The videos I'm responding to:
“I tried HEMA to see if it's legit” by @joshbeambjj
youtube.com/watch?v=-Y6q8TV30ss
“I Tried 14th Century Sword Fighting” by @SenseiSeth
youtube.com/watch?v=V0Cy6dBGa08
The video about medieval dagger defense that I referenced instead of going on too much of a tangent:
youtu.be/xpbcsUcq5rw
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
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It's always interesting to see folks with different backgrounds come together and compare notes. Even if you don't think two different forms of martial arts have much in common at first glance, there might be more overlap than you think.
This is my commentary on the experiences that Josh Beam and Sensei Seth had when going to HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) schools to explore what sword fighting is like. I'm only showing a few clips because it's their content, and you should definitely watch it in full.
At the start I have a few remarks on the topic of legitimacy, and if you're not interested in that part you can skip to 1:30.
The videos I'm responding to:
“I tried HEMA to see if it's legit” by @joshbeambjj
youtube.com/watch?v=-Y6q8TV30ss
“I Tried 14th Century Sword Fighting” by @SenseiSeth
youtube.com/watch?v=V0Cy6dBGa08
The video about medieval dagger defense that I referenced instead of going on too much of a tangent:
youtu.be/xpbcsUcq5rw
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Merch:
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #HEMA #martialarts #swordfighting
