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This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to getting started in Historical European Martial Arts. Take the guesswork and the pitfalls out of the first steps, and set yourself up for a successful journey in Historical Fencing.

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In just thirty days you can completely level up your fencing game. Follow this guide for daily tips, advice and inspiration to help you get the most out of your training time. Whether you complete in a month or over the course of a year, let this study guide keep you on course for fulfilling fencing and HEMA study.

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Historical European martial arts instructor, author, podcaster and event organiser.

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