tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344950345170466410.post7447914339397118409..comments2024-03-28T15:47:36.426-07:00Comments on Visions of Other Worlds: H is for HEMA [A to Z Challenge 2015]Jessica Marcarellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07975046888449182461noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344950345170466410.post-15126103082193699932015-04-10T18:35:26.374-07:002015-04-10T18:35:26.374-07:00I know a few people from HEMA who are into both co...I know a few people from HEMA who are into both combat styles. Jessica Marcarellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975046888449182461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344950345170466410.post-8288506673701335092015-04-10T17:51:53.545-07:002015-04-10T17:51:53.545-07:00In my first books I had to do a lot of research in...In my first books I had to do a lot of research into martial arts, although they were of Asian in nature. And you're right about combat in that they last seconds rather than minutes.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344950345170466410.post-64974805733802474802015-04-10T17:29:18.607-07:002015-04-10T17:29:18.607-07:00Hi Sue! Nothing to feel bad about - that's wha...Hi Sue! Nothing to feel bad about - that's what we've all been exposed to. I used to think swords were supposed to be massively heavy. Imagine my surprise the first time I held a true recreation!Jessica Marcarellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975046888449182461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344950345170466410.post-41071836472215577082015-04-10T16:59:13.126-07:002015-04-10T16:59:13.126-07:00Very interesting Jessica. I feel a bit foolish but...Very interesting Jessica. I feel a bit foolish but am glad to read the facts of these weapons. My son has bought two "European" swords at our Houston Renfest and they each weigh a ton - hmmmm. We knew they weren't authentic but figured the weight was correct. Great post and thanks for visiting! - http://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog/Door2Lorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838893955370999511noreply@blogger.com