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Fight Like A Knight: Historical European Martial Arts in Reykjavík
About three times a week, the clang of heavy blades fills the halls of Laugardalsvöllur as the local knights of Reykjavík, also known as HEMA club members, don their fencing gear and train to fight with longswords, rapiers, sabres and more. Readers…
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Swords & Friendship: HEMA, Staying Fit The Medieval Way
Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA, is more than just learning to fight with ancient weaponry. It is a community devoted to becoming better through discipline and friendship. It’s also a great excuse to hit people in the face with steel swords.…
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9th Century Viking Sword Found In North Iceland
A sword dating back to the 9th or 10th century has been discovered in Dysnes by Eyjafjörður in northern Iceland, reports Mbl. Found in an ancient boat at the banks of the Atlantic, archeologists claim it was only a matter of time…
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PHOTOS: Fencing at Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games Fencing competition took place on January 24 & 25 at the Fencing Centre in Laugardal. This competition was hosted by the Icelandic Fencing Federation and the Nordic Sabre Centre. There are three types of fencing competitions: foil, sabre,…