Medieval Martial Arts Seminar in Atlanta
Lord Magnus had the pleasure of taking part in a sword fighting seminar in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by John Clements of the Historical Armed Combat Association (HACA).  The event consisted of demonstrations and instruction from John Clements and his HACA instructors, John Waller, Jonathan Waller and Andy Deane from the Royal Armouries in England and Hank Reinhardt from Museum Replicas.
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Hank Reinhardt test cuts against armour

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The helm after test cutting

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John Waller inspects sword after test cut

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John Waller and Hank Reinhardt

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Test cut on meat covered in chain mail and a gambeson
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Results of test cut in previous picture (notice center gash)

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Test cut result with just chain mail (notice broken rings embedded in meat.)

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Hank cuts at un-armoured meat

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The end result!

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Sir Hank Reinhardt, the Conquering Hero!
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Lord Magnus and John Clements

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John Clements teaching half-swording

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John Clements
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Andy Dean and Jonathan Waller of the Royal Armouries in England

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Jonathan Waller

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Jonathan Waller demonstrates a fighting move

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Jonathan Waller again
 

 

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Magnus and Hank Reinhardt

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From left to right:

Magnus, Andy Deane, Hank Reinhardt, John Waller and Jonathan Waller