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The Sword Guy Podcast

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Historical European Martial Arts
Historical Martial Arts
Troubadours
Historical Music
Three Voltas Of the Sword
Dario Magnani
The Messer
Duan Bing
Fencing
Historical Fiction
Training Manuals
Chinese Martial Arts
Cultural Exchange
Experimental Archaeology
Medieval Europe
Historical Performance
Traditional Chinese Martial Arts
Bronze Age
William Marshal
German Historical Martial Arts

Guy Windsor and friends discuss sword training, historical swordsmanship, research, and other topics. Guests include well-known instructors and experts in the field. You can support the show at www.patreon.com/theswordguy.

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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-214-swords-in-your-seventies-with-deborah-fisher

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Recent Guests

Jenny Häbry
Armoured Martial Arts competitor, UK's best female fighter for multiple years, and Women's National Captain since 2024.
Armoured Martial Arts Nottingham
Episode: Armoured Martial Arts, with Jenny Häbry
Erick Ellison
Bujinkan instructor and physiotherapist in Helsinki, Finland.
Self-employed physiotherapist
Episode: Physio for Ninjas, with Erick Ellison
Amos Christian Wilson
An independent Christian author, poet, and musician, and a homeschool graduate.
Episode: From Homeschool to Author, with Amos Wilson
Dr. Maciej Talaga
Assistant professor at the University of Warsaw, researcher of pre-modern European martial traditions
University of Warsaw
Episode: Medieval European Body Culture, with Dr Maciej Talaga
Vera Martocchia
A professional sword fighting instructor with nearly a decade of experience in historical martial arts and co-founder of the historical martial arts club Swordpunch.
Swordpunch
Episode: Swords are where I can be me, with Vera Martocchia
Dr. Martin Höppner
Head coach of the Rapier National Squad and a research associate at the Brandenburg University of Technology.
Schildwache Potsdam
Episode: The perfectly rational fencer? With Martin Höppner
Liam Clark
A historical fencer with a focus on Renaissance era German fencing traditions and a researcher into the lives of historical fencing masters.
Evergreen Historical Fencing
Episode: You’re a Fechtmeister too, with Liam Clark
Damon Young
Australian philosopher, author, and martial artist.
Author of 'Immortal Gestures'
Episode: Salute before you cross swords with Damon Young
Elizabeth Scott
Historical Martial Arts and Armored Combat Practitioner, orthopedic surgeon
Sprezzatura Sports
Episode: Staying Fit for Fencing, with Dr. Elizabeth Scott

Host

Dr. Guy Windsor
Consulting swordsman, teacher, and writer, specializing in historical martial arts and sword training.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Great podcast not about swords

    Absolutely love the eclectic content but I would say that most of the content in the last few years has not been about HEMA or swordsmanship.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fred gauss
    United Statesa year ago
  • Provide an actual summary

    Instead of showing the link for show notes, why don’t you actually show a summary of what the episode is about. Currently I see the titles and then the link, rather then a quick synopsis. There are a lot of episodes and a lot of contact, I would be nice to have a quick synopsis available rather than having to click on each episode. Other than that, I enjoy the show. Coming from someone who is not an active participant. In the subjects you discuss. I believe you add legitimacy to your topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dipsh**s
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic rundown of the film and interview. It was great to hear about how the film was made and the incredibly low cost of the production.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steve Hancock
    3 years ago
  • Eye-opening 😁

    Subtly opening up the world of historical martial arts. I have learned a lot, and I have been inspired to try new things, big fan and I hope it continues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mws027
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • This is a really interesting interview of a woman who can do it all. Guy Windsor conducts a great interview as usual.

    Audible
    5
    Long time gardener
    United States4 years ago

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Some listeners suggest that a quick summary of episodes would enhance the listening experience, indicating a desire for more user-friendly content organization.
Listeners appreciate the diverse content that goes beyond just swordsmanship, touching on broader historical and philosophical themes.
Many find the discussions enlightening and inspiring, noting a strong connection to the hosts and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#45
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#51
South Africa/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#167
Finland/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#168
Norway/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

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Armoured Martial Arts, with Jenny Häbry
Q: What would you do with a million pounds to improve the sport?
Jenny would invest in dedicated training facilities, marketing to raise awareness of the sport, and support for local gym startups.
Armoured Martial Arts, with Jenny Häbry
Q: What is the economic model for your training space?
Besides running Armoured Martial Arts, Jenny and her partner operate an organic home delivery service to help cover costs.
Armoured Martial Arts, with Jenny Häbry
Q: How do you make Armoured Martial Arts safe for modern participants?
Safety is maintained by not allowing stabbing, ensuring weapons are blunt, and restricting strike zones to avoid injury.
Physio for Ninjas, with Erick Ellison
Q: How did you get into martial arts? How did you end up teaching Bujinkan?
Erick shares how his father's influence led him to Aikido, which fostered his interest in ninjutsu.
The perfectly rational fencer? With Martin Höppner
Q: How do you apply game theory to improve sparring practices?
Implementing tit-for-tat strategies can encourage cooperation by mirroring opponents' actions; culture within clubs enables a safer practice environment.

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This podcast offers insightful conversations centered around sword training and historical swordsmanship, featuring a diverse array of guests who share their expertise. Topics discussed range from practical martial arts techniques to the historical significance of various sword styles, with an emphasis on personal experiences and insights from practitioners in the field. Unique to the content is the blend of practical training advice and discussions on broader themes, such as philosophy and personal development, making it appealing to both enthusiasts of historical martial arts and individuals interested in self-improvement and education.

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1. Jenny Häbry
2. Erick Ellison
3. Amos Christian Wilson
4. Dr. Maciej Talaga
5. Vera Martocchia
6. Dr. Martin Höppner
7. Liam Clark
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