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Hey remember that I joined Bastion in the early part of the year? It’s Historical European Martial Arts aka HEMA and yes, it’s sword fighting fun.

 

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Yay!! Graduated basics for historical European martial arts at @bastionhema ! The one in black is the instructor saying what happens if both caught a blade what then? WHAT THEN. #hema

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I graduated basics too then I CONTINUED because it’s fun.

The next basics intake is from 23rd to 30 June 2019! An introduction is just $10 to see if you’d like it and you can join at their website here.

 

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Today’s spar with special ‘modifiers’ was fun. I get hit more than I hit back but I no longer ‘stall’ after the first 2 moves so yay!! The day’s session was working on basic cuts refresher too. #hema #singapore OH YAH I’M THE PERSON ON THE RIGHT.

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I improved since the basics class just a bit since I don’t stall too long after the first two moves.

 

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Week 3 of sword and buckler. We’ve done steps 1-6 with the 7th position. And now putting it all together. #hema

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My current class is about the sword and buckler and really. It’s a lot of trying to increase arm strength so I can hold the buckler for longer periods of time.

 

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The shield grab I learned at @bastionhema is pretty fun. The next beginner’s course starts on the week of 23-30 June! You guys check their website if you want to join, intro trial is just $10.

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My favourite move so far in the class is the shield grab though.

Technically I think the current favourite moves I like so far have to do with grabbing swords or the shield!

Anyway, this is me jio-ing you guys in case you say I never jio to try this out. Remember to check the dates since classes begin in 12 week cycles for each ‘course’.

If you miss the beginning you might have to wait for the next round. Also if you guys do sign up for basics, FEEL FREE TO CHALLENGE ME for a spar when you ‘graduate’ at the end of 12 weeks.