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Sword & shield

A style of martial arts first practiced in Europe around 1100's, sword and shield fighting involves using a sword, most commonly a longsword, to attack with, and a shield to defend. This eventually gave way to the heavily armoured horseback fighting of later times and the more civilized fencing. Currently enjoying a rejuvination along with many other types of older martial arts that have not been practiced for many years.

See also

  • HEMA
  • I.33



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