Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Step back in time to the Fossanova Medieval Festival in Italy for an authentic demonstration of 14th-century spear combat. In this video, the Guardiani del Cervo showcase the technical precision and tactical versatility of the spear, moving beyond simple thrusts to reveal how knights truly mastered this iconic weapon.
Filmed amidst the historical encampment at the Fossanova – Festa Medievale, you’ll see the "short spear" technique in action, featuring the binds, parries, and strikes that made it one of the most effective tools on the medieval battlefield.
Medieval Spear Fighting skirmishes - by Guardiani del Cervo
Filmed during Fossanova Medieval Festival / Fossanova - Festa Medievale
#MedievalSpear #Fossanova #HistoricalCombat #HEMA #MedievalFestival #Knights #ItalyTravel
Step back in time to the Fossanova Medieval Festival in Italy for an authentic demonstration of 14th-century spear combat. In this video, the Guardiani del Cervo showcase the technical precision and tactical versatility of the spear, moving beyond simple thrusts to reveal how knights truly mastered this iconic weapon.
Filmed amidst the historical encampment at the Fossanova – Festa Medievale, you’ll see the "short spear" technique in action, featuring the binds, parries, and strikes that made it one of the most effective tools on the medieval battlefield.
Medieval Spear Fighting skirmishes - by Guardiani del Cervo
Filmed during Fossanova Medieval Festival / Fossanova - Festa Medievale
#MedievalSpear #Fossanova #HistoricalCombat #HEMA #MedievalFestival #Knights #ItalyTravel
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