HEMA Made Simple for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide with 50+ Drills to Master Longsword, Sword & Dagger Techniques for Real Combat Training - Softcover

Logan, Craft

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798255055999

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Master the art of historical sword fighting with clarity, precision, and confidence—without feeling overwhelmed by complex manuals or scattered techniques.

Many beginners are drawn to HEMA but quickly get lost. Techniques feel complicated, terminology is unfamiliar, and without proper guidance, progress can feel slow and frustrating. Movements lack structure, drills feel disconnected, and applying techniques in real sparring becomes a challenge.

That changes here.

HEMA Made Simple for Beginners breaks down historical European martial arts into a clear, visual, and step-by-step system designed for real understanding and practical application. Instead of abstract theory, this guide focuses on structured learning, helping you build skill, timing, and control from the ground up.

Whether you're training solo or with a partner, this book shows you exactly how to develop proper form, execute techniques with precision, and transition smoothly between offense and defense. With over 50 focused drills, you’ll train the essential foundations of longsword, sword and dagger, and practical combat movement in a way that builds real confidence.

You’ll learn how to control distance, improve footwork, and apply techniques with efficiency rather than force. Each drill is designed to reinforce timing, coordination, and fluid transitions—so you’re not just memorizing movements, but understanding how to use them in realistic combat scenarios.

From guard positions and strikes to counters and combinations, everything is presented visually and progressively, making it easier to absorb and apply. You’ll develop better reaction speed, cleaner technique, and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

Build real skill, move with purpose, and train with a system that turns complex sword techniques into practical, usable ability.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798255055999
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102