I am currently reading a bunch of Malcolm Atkin books on the SOE, Section D and other secret organisations of WW2. I will have reviews coming shortly but wanted to share them all in one place as they are a great collection to have on this theme. Section D for Destruction When Neville Chamberlain made […]
Some of you may know I have been working with the HeroicSport guys for nearly a year now. These guys have made the various pahlavandles which are attached to water bottles to create Indian clubs. Filled with water, rice, sand or stones. The handles create an easy tool to improve flexibility but also coordination, range […]
In HEMA, Indian clubs are becoming one of the go-to tools for flexibility and conditioning. It appeals to the historical swordsman as it has a history of working specifically for the warriors of Persia and India. The British brought back clubbells from India, and the military introduced them into training halls across military bases during […]
There is a huge upsurge in interest in ancient and medieval warfare and I wanted to share six new or coming soon titles you should keep an eye out for from pen and Sword books. The Two-Handed Sword https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Two-Handed-Sword-Hardback/p/15316 The two-handed swords found in modern museums are often so large and elaborately decorated that the […]
