Sunday, March 30, 2008

Historical European Swordmanship - WS #17


Look who I found in Singapore! Not Cosplay!

PHEMAS members in their Historical Kit

I was so sexcited excited when I was shown a photo of the men in Medieval gear. I attended the Martial Arts Day at a club just to see the guys from Pan-Historical European Martial Arts Society (PHEMAS Singapore) in action! This group of dedicated exponents are learning the Late Medieval Longsword techniques of Fiore di Liberi.

member practising in their standard kits with wasters

For a Beginner, he needs to get thin soled shoes, black pants, white T-shirts and 1600N Fencing Masks. He will be required to purchase a wooden waster first due its reduced cost and speed of delivery. He can use the basic Mk1 wooden stick until his waster arrives. A Longsword is required for training in Fiore at PHEMAS.

learn how to handle swords

When Christopher handed me his steel sword, it was so heavy! I doubt I could keep swinging it for 5 minutes. I would probably be stabbed to death before I could utter 'Oh my Gosh!'
You need lots of practice!

This art of swordsmanship was only taught to Noblemen in the past.

Christopher Blakey (center), President of PHEMAS and some of its members

Historical Kit is the gear that a Medieval knight or man-at-arms would have worn into combat.

Swordsmanship is a strong and extremely practical martial art. Members of PHEMAS learn as the historical masters taught, both for it's self defence value and it's value for its mental and physical discipline.

Training
Wednesdays (7pm to 9pm)

Sundays
Time : 5pm - 7pm (Advanced)
7pm - 9pm (Basic)
Fees : S$80 monthly
Venue : Eurasian Community House
139 Ceylon Rd, Joo Chiat
http://www.phemas.com/







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45 comments:

  1. L BSunday, March 30, 2008 at 6:59:00 PM GMT+8

    Waaa, so star wars! I loved wooden swords once.. Now I know they were called wasters.

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  2. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingSunday, March 30, 2008 at 7:38:00 PM GMT+8

    I like the swords. How nice to have a collection at home with display. But a very expensive collectible to have ;( Jaymes joining? Den he can protect you :P

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  3. AnonymousSunday, March 30, 2008 at 7:43:00 PM GMT+8

    Apa maciam kind of sports pun ada di Singapore hor.

    Over here, it is fencing but I don't know if they have such a sports as Swordmanship.

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  4. AnonymousSunday, March 30, 2008 at 8:08:00 PM GMT+8

    That's interesting! I was LMAO in that first sentence and the cross word! Great humor,ECL! LOL

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  5. AnonymousSunday, March 30, 2008 at 8:25:00 PM GMT+8

    my son said ninjitsu after seeing the photos ;) happy ws!

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  6. AnonymousSunday, March 30, 2008 at 9:34:00 PM GMT+8

    Have seen a sword up close and personal. And it is really heavy.

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  7. AnonymousSunday, March 30, 2008 at 9:37:00 PM GMT+8

    I already saw a sword play of sorts. Pretty impressive.

    My WS entry is up now. Hope you can visit.

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  8. GattinaSunday, March 30, 2008 at 9:38:00 PM GMT+8

    My son is a fan of martial arts. He did Judo and now he does something else but (shame on me) I forgot the name, lol ! Can you tell me who does Sunday Snapshot ? I would like to join.

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  9. AnonymousSunday, March 30, 2008 at 9:54:00 PM GMT+8

    wow ... that's so cool!

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  10. rainbow angelesSunday, March 30, 2008 at 10:05:00 PM GMT+8

    *waits patiently for my hero to fall on my knees...* ehehhehe...

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  11. kyhSunday, March 30, 2008 at 10:10:00 PM GMT+8

    so european! me likes!

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  12. TrinitySunday, March 30, 2008 at 10:23:00 PM GMT+8

    Lovely swords!! interesting costumes! hahaha... you will join them?! Take a picture with that costume?

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  13. SandyCarlsonSunday, March 30, 2008 at 10:31:00 PM GMT+8

    Just amazing. Tantalizing, too.

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  14. Trish ~ ♥ ~Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:48:00 PM GMT+8

    Nice Weekend shots.

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  15. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:51:00 PM GMT+8

    LB!!
    You're on top tonight! hehe...

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  16. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:53:00 PM GMT+8

    napaboaniya,
    I love swords too! I wanted to buy one but my Fengshui Master advised me against having it in my house. :(

    Jaymes is into Ninjado...

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  17. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:54:00 PM GMT+8

    Judy,
    Yes, surprising hor! I'm trying to dig out more sports, hobbies, men and events. er.... ignore the men. hahaha......

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  18. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:55:00 PM GMT+8

    yen,
    You don't have that word in mind when you see the photo? hehe....

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  19. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:56:00 PM GMT+8

    gattina,
    I left a comment on your blog. :)

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  20. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:57:00 PM GMT+8

    My angel,
    What wait!? Take action lah!
    *throws angel a hero.... Batman*

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  21. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:58:00 PM GMT+8

    kyh,
    Me like two! :)

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  22. eastcoastlifeSunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:59:00 PM GMT+8

    trinity,
    I stopped by their class just now. Wah! Tough leh! Old woman cannot do such strenous exercise.

    Cosplay is fine with me. haha....

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  23. Heart of RachelMonday, March 31, 2008 at 12:06:00 AM GMT+8

    Ha ha! I love how you slashed that word. :) Cool Medieval costumes. Looks like they are ready to slay any dragon that comes their way to save the princess. Great shots.

    Thank you very much for the sweet birthday greetings.

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  24. LalaineMonday, March 31, 2008 at 12:42:00 AM GMT+8

    Interesting!

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  25. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 12:42:00 AM GMT+8

    Hey! How about women in Medieval gear?! I want to see a Keira Knightley lookalike in that sexy leather outfit (in King Arthur movie). With bow and arrows. Now, that is much much hotter!

    PS. You are so resourceful! Thumbs up!

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  26. Pretty Life OnlineMonday, March 31, 2008 at 2:46:00 AM GMT+8

    wow! cool shots, mine's up too hope you can drop by.

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  27. CarverMonday, March 31, 2008 at 3:52:00 AM GMT+8

    Interesting post and photographs. I took fencing as a younger person in school but we used very light weight swords nothing like those. I bet it's great fun to watch them.

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  28. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 5:07:00 AM GMT+8

    What a lovely post and great documented with lovely photos!

    As a Norwegian Viking, I felt almost like home you know - you should come and visit to get the right thing :lol:

    Wishing you a great week ahead :-)

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  29. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 6:30:00 AM GMT+8

    A great time-travelling event! Thanks for sharing.

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  30. tomshideawayMonday, March 31, 2008 at 8:12:00 AM GMT+8

    ECL I bet you would be good at throwing daggers !!

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  31. UnknownMonday, March 31, 2008 at 8:14:00 AM GMT+8

    That is really cool! I love to see them too or something like it.

    Mine is here

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  32. JuanMonday, March 31, 2008 at 8:14:00 AM GMT+8

    Cool...

    i wish i was there to see all those cool things...

    It makes me feel like i'm in a Kingdom with many knights...

    anyways... i saw your page on Project Ex-links... i am a new blogger...

    Hope you can visit my page sometime...

    thanks...

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  33. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 8:41:00 AM GMT+8

    Cool!!!just seems like go back to ancient world!!!!!=)

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  34. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 8:55:00 AM GMT+8

    your posts are always interesting.. wish i've known your blog when we're still in sg. it would be nice to visit those places!

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  35. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 10:00:00 AM GMT+8

    I know what you mean.."Sa Sang Li" will be strong in the house or something right?
    Which is one reason apart from they been expensive, I refrain from buying also.

    Tell you a joke. Once while waiting for the lift. A neighbor in Ninjado suit PLUS mask greet me when the lift doors open. Alamak! I scream until I think the poor guy got frightened like hell!!

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  36. DoreenMonday, March 31, 2008 at 10:56:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow, it's like back to the acient times. Where are the four musketeers? Hehehe

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  37. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 10:58:00 AM GMT+8

    lol..nice shots..toys for the big boys! :)

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  38. AnthonyMonday, March 31, 2008 at 11:52:00 AM GMT+8

    Hi,

    I think you're the guest that turned up last night. Thanks for the glowing reviews. Hope we didn't disappoint.

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  39. Hey it's Amy BensonMonday, March 31, 2008 at 2:00:00 PM GMT+8

    That seriously looks awesome!! Great post! :D

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  40. HazelMonday, March 31, 2008 at 2:42:00 PM GMT+8

    wahh, i haven't see this before

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  41. oceanskies79Monday, March 31, 2008 at 7:46:00 PM GMT+8

    This is something new to me. It reminds me somehow of the knights from the time of the legendary King Arthur.

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  42. AnonymousMonday, March 31, 2008 at 9:03:00 PM GMT+8

    seems like you had a fun weekend!

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  43. poor man's nicole richieMonday, March 31, 2008 at 11:25:00 PM GMT+8

    looks like the modern day A Knight's Tale. pretty interesting.

    Morning Sniffles

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  44. AnnaTuesday, April 1, 2008 at 10:32:00 AM GMT+8

    Great photo, looks like a lot of fun...
    Mine is up My Nephew's Scrap Place

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  45. AnonymousWednesday, April 2, 2008 at 10:35:00 AM GMT+8

    If you think, this is surreal. You have seen nothing yet Those brotherhood boys who are currently squatting in the Singapore Daily and bfr that the Intelligent Singaporean. huh know who I am talking abt. Regularly meet up for their regular Kendo training and they all dress up in period armor and I have even seen them spar with light sabres. I kid you not!

    See it!

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