Blades for Dayz

Blades for Dayz – Episode 33 – Jessica Finley

Academy of Steel — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Jessica Finley is one of my HEMA heroes and I am excited as hell to talk to her. We talk about wrestling in armour and representation in HEMA. I got a lot out of this one. Find out more here https://sites.google.com/ritterkunst.com/ritterkunstturnhalle/ and here https://www.patreon.com/jessfinley. Brought to you by Tempus Fugitives. Visit www.tempusswords.co.uk for the UK or www.tempusswords.eu for the EU!

Blades for Dayz – Episode 32 – Richard Hughes

Academy of Steel — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:30:00 +0000

Brought to you by Tempus Fugitives. Visit www.tempusswords.co.uk for all your HEMA needs. Richard Hughes is the Leader of the Order of the Blade (www.orderoftheblade.com) which has opened up five branches in the midlands over the past few years. We talk about what it takes to operate those schools and making time for yourself.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 31 – Graham Bell

Academy of Steel — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Brought to you by Tempus Fugitives. Visit www.tempusswords.co.uk for all your HEMA needs. Graham Bell is a champion Judoku who has competed and won in several national tournaments. These days he is a sports therapist that has aided many national teams with their physical health. For more information, visit: https://www.cardiffgait.co.uk/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 30 – Shanee Nishry

Academy of Steel — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Brought to you by Tempus Fugitives. Visit www.tempusswords.co.uk for all your HEMA needs. Shanee Nishry is a devotee of body mechanics in a Historical European Martial Arts context. We talk about her travel abroad and setting up her own school. Shanee is the founder of Stratford Swords, find out more here: https://stratford-swords.co.uk/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 29 – Ollie Harrison

Academy of Steel — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode is dedicated to Ollie Harrison, my best friend, shield brother and the best man I knew. I reminisce about some of the fights and shenanigans we got up to with his friends.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 28 – Sasha Makarov

Academy of Steel — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode was riddled with technical difficulties, but Alexander “Sasha” Makarov and I managed to get at least an hour of HEMA chat in about the origins of HEMA, Russian LARP and being in a HEMA relationship before the audio cut out. On the plus side, the sponsor and the guest have the same online address: www.tempusswords.co.uk.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 27 – Ben Hamilton

Academy of Steel — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Brought to you by Tempus Fugitives. Visit www.tempusswords.co.uk Ben Hamilton and I talk about Scottish Broadsword, a weapon I know nothing about as well as body mechanics, clenching one buttock and fighting games!

Blades for Dayz – Episode 26 – FightCamp

Academy of Steel — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0000

FightCamp 2021 was an absolute blast: I get together with come folks I haven’t seen and fought in far too long. Joined by Matt Easton from Schola Gladatoria, Keith Farrell from the Academy of Historical Arts, Mike Thomas, Nick Thomas and Sam Ackroyd from the Academy of Historical Fencing, Fran Lacuata from the School of the Sword and Asante Lawla ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 25 – Jack Gassmann

Academy of Steel — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Tempus Fugitives (https://tempusswords.co.uk/shop). Jack Gassmann is one of the best fighters I have encountered! Actor, horseman and fencer, Jack is an instructor and director leading the way HEMA studies in rossfechten and blossfechten. Find out more at https://facebook.com/goatsheadhistfenc/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 24 – Emilia Skirmuntt

Academy of Steel — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Emilia has a love of savage weapons, but uses them ever so elegantly. The capo of Oxford School of the Sword, Emilia is a Fiorist who has taken many a tournament by storm. Find the School of the Sword Oxford at: https://sword.school/category/oxford/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 23 – Jay Maxwell

Academy of Steel — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Our sponsor this episode is www.halfswording.com for HEMA apparel and awesome HEMA designs! Jay Maxwell is the head of Tempus Fugitives and a gentleman adventurer. Tempus Fugitives are likely the biggest retailers in Britain for HEMA gear. We talk about big weapons and arms dealing in the modern age. Find out more at https://tempusswords.co.uk/ and be sure to check out ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 22 – Doug Cockle

Academy of Steel — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Our sponsor this episode is www.halfswording.com for HEMA apparel and awesome HEMA designs! Doug Cockle is an actor and director, who has starred along side the likes of Matthew Mcconaughey, Christian Bale and Chris Evans and is best known for his work as the voice of Geralt of Rivia. He and I are friends. We get together and chat about ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 21 – Jamie MacIver

Academy of Steel — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Jamie MacIver is the authority of the style of Filippo Vadi an Italian master from the early renaissance, and the head honcho of the London Historical Fencing Club. Find out more here: https://londonhistoricalfencing.club/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 20 – Jon Middleton

Academy of Steel — Mon, 31 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Jon Middleton is one of the co-founders of Wessex League, one the biggest HEMA events in Britain and a fellow Fiorist. We talk about discipline, motivation and living on boats!

Blades for Dayz – Episode 19 – Sam Ackroyd

Academy of Steel — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). I had a great time getting together with a fencer who gives me a humbling every time we meet. Sam Ackroyd comes from a sports fencing background, but has mad skills with every other weapon out there. We talk sports fencing and how it compares with HEMA. Visit: https://swordfight.uk/ ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 18 – Mike Prendergast

Academy of Steel — Mon, 03 May 2021 17:00:29 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Fallen Rook Publishing (https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/ or https://www.keithfarrell.net/). Mike Prendergast is the authority on Pietro Monte’s Collectanea which talks about fencing with big weapons, battle tactics and how to read someone’s personality by the lumpiness of their head! Visit: http://mikeprendergast.ie/ for more information.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 17 – Julia Yli-Hukka

Academy of Steel — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Julia Yli-Hukka is one of the top ranked fencers in the world and a Leichtenauer specialist! We talk about training, tournaments and Swordfish! Find out more about Göteborgs Historiska Fäktskola here: www.ghfs.se or find Julia on IG at: juliawarriormama

Blades for Dayz – Episode 16 – George Jennings

Academy of Steel — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:15 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). George Jennings is a lecturer on Martial Arts studies and sociology at the Cardiff Metropolitan University. We talk what it takes to be a martial artist, tradition of martial arts and internet trolls.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 15 – Sue Kirk

Academy of Steel — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Sue Kirk was a captain in the Army and has been involved in HEMA since the 2000s. Teaching small sword and pugilism internationally at some big events! We talk about small sword and small ladies kicking big bottom. Find Sue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.kirk.750

Blades for Dayz – Episode 14 – Michael Thomas

Academy of Steel — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Fallen Rook Publishing (https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/ or https://www.keithfarrell.net/). Let’s talk about who’s making decent swords these days with Michael Thomas from the Academy of Historical Fencing. Visit swordfight.uk, https://www.redbubble.com/people/swordfightuk/shop or https://www.facebook.com/swordplay.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 13 – Sam Gassmann

Academy of Steel — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Fallen Rook Publishing (https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/ or https://www.keithfarrell.net/). Sam Gassmann gave me one of the best fights I’ve ever had. He’s currently working on a historical table top game, Force of Virtue and we talk about horse riding and and fighting from the saddle. Contact Sam Gassmann on Facebook to be added to the trial ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 12 – Matt Easton

Academy of Steel — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Fallen Rook Publishing (https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/ or https://www.keithfarrell.net/). Matt Easton of Schola Gladatoria is probably the biggest name in HEMA. We talk about the future of HEMA, motivation during the pandemic, fighting in armour and YouTube fame. Visit Schola Gladatoria: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt14YOvYhd5FCGCwcjhrOdA Visit Matt Easton Antique Swords: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/ Visit Schola Gladatoria’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria

Blades for Dayz – Episode 11 – Helena Veryard

Academy of Steel — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Big shout out to Helena “Coco” Veryard for all her work in giving the HEMA community a place to talk about training, Martial Arts and other nerd hobbies. We talk about motivation in martial arts as well as training and fighting with disabilities and injuries. HEMA: Back in Black ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 10 – Asante Lawla

Academy of Steel — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). It’s the start of 2021 and I get together with Shastar Vidya instructor and all round badass, Asante Lawla. We talk tactics, fight mentality and Persian martial arts! Find out more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShastarVidiyaBrixton.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 9 – Vina Zahnd

Academy of Steel — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Raven Heart Forge (https://www.ravenheartforge.com/). Vina Zahnd has travelled far and wide to mix it up with different fencers in tournaments and workshops. She gives us her insight into the wider world of HEMA as a Journey(wo)man! Find our more about Historische Fechtkunst Uster at their website: http://hadu.ch/

Blades for Dayz – Episode 8 – Andrzei Rozycki

Academy of Steel — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:00:24 +0000

Teaching and training methodology with my good friend Andrzei Rozycki (I’m sorry if I screwed up the pronunciation of your last name, bud. Polish names are like wifi passwords!) Andrzej runs the Cork Blademasters in Ireland and is a badass! Find out more at their website: www.corkblademasters.com.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 7 – Lloyd Bowen

Academy of Steel — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:00:42 +0000

Lloyd Bowen! A swordsman in the Academy of Steel and a stunt man by profession. We chat about conquering fears, martial arts and the stunt world! Find Lloyd on Instagram at @lloyd_b28 and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7fbUDJ0QTA.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 6 – Nick Thomas

Academy of Steel — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:00:09 +0000

Nick Thomas of the AHF is a pioneer in HEMA in Britain. He and his brother Mike built one of the oldest and biggest HEMA schools in the country. We get together to talk about the dangers of concussion, writing about HEMA vs making YouTube videos and his photographic memory of sabres. Find out more about the Academy of Historical ...

Blades for Dayz – Episode 5 – Roger Barry

Academy of Steel — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

A bit of a diversion from HEMA with this one as I catch up with Roger Barry, King of the Viking Reenactment Society, as we talk early medieval history, Viking weapons and future events. To find out more about the Viking Reenactment Society, visit: www.vikings.org.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 4 – Fran Lacuata

Academy of Steel — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:00:08 +0000

Fran Lacuata, the dynamo behind By The Sword, Swords of Spring, Swords of Winter, Bucklerthon, The Albion Cup and many more joins me to talk about organising events, equality in martial arts, and promoting clubs to wider audiences. For more info about the School of the Sword, visit: https://sword.school/. Or check out Fran’s Instagram page @franlacuata or @swordwomen.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 3 – Emmet Byrne

Academy of Steel — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:00:04 +0000

Emmet Byrne recently founded Raven Heart Forge and as well as being a fencer makes some of the best bucklers on the market. He and I catch up and talk about his blacksmithing journey as well as archery and of course kick arse with swords. Find Raven Heart Forge via their website https://www.ravenheartforge.com/, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ravenheartforge/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ravenheartforge/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 2 – Alex Timmerman

Academy of Steel — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:05:00 +0000

Alex Timmerman of Kraken Swords makes some of the most beautiful swords out there. We talk about the craziness of Florida, Spadroons, samurai tropes, chi and our best and worst moments in sword fighting. See Alex’s work at https://krakenswords.com/.

Blades for Dayz – Episode 1 – Keith Farrell

Academy of Steel — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

I get together with Academy of Historical Arts and Fallen Rook’s own Keith Farrell where we talk about his sword fighting career and his vision of the future of Historical European Martial Arts. Keith is a legend in the Historical European Martial Arts community and it was great to sit down and chat with him about his projects and getting ...