The first pair of Koning gloves

I am really looking forward to getting my hands on...er...in these bad boys.

What is HEMA and why should you do it?

Combatcon has posted a nice article about what HEMA is and why it should be done.

For whatever reason, “martial arts” in America became synonymous with traditional Eastern styles like “kung fu” (as we frequently describe a group of over 30 individual Chinese styles), Karate, Judo, Muay Thai, and others. These are all incredible arts with a long-standing traditional pedigree and a host of fluent practitioners – but wait. We know that combat and warfare existed outside of Asia, right? What happened to those styles? Those arts?

Check it out!

GoPro sparring at a Chinese HEMA club!

Honestly, this is TOO awesome. Chinese badasses learning European martial arts!