Episodes

  • HEMA Maker Highlight: Ashanti Ziths of Prometheus Packs/Void Historical Fencing

    HEMA Maker Highlight: Ashanti Ziths of Prometheus Packs/Void Historical Fencing
    May 15 2024

    In this episode I interview Ashanti Ziths, a HEMA fencer who also specializes in designing products for HEMAists. We discuss historical fencing interpretations, HEMA injuries, and lots of gear talk.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Ethics in Fencing Through Communication and Calibration

    Ethics in Fencing Through Communication and Calibration
    Apr 19 2024

    In this episode we discuss safety through communication and what a physical and emotional safety-focused force calibration should look and feel like.


    John "Pax" Crum has been practicing martial arts for 35 years. His focus has ranged from competition to combatives and self-defense, and has settled on training and ethics. For 12 years, Pax has studied HEMA, specifically Liechtenauer's Zettel and the glosses. He plays with anything and everything in HEMA, and has been giving his talk, The Speaking Window, since 2018.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Differently-Abled HEMA: Kicking Ass and the Never-Ending Quest for Gloves

    Differently-Abled HEMA: Kicking Ass and the Never-Ending Quest for Gloves
    Mar 25 2024

    In this episode, I chat with my friend Gabriel Pottebaum about their experiences as a differently-abled athlete and the difficulties that arise in acquiring gear for historical fencing. This episode was recorded 27 of February 2024 in Utah, USA

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Does HEMA Really Listen to Minority Voices? Safety V Authenticity: The Light Sword Problem

    Does HEMA Really Listen to Minority Voices? Safety V Authenticity: The Light Sword Problem
    Feb 4 2024
    In this installment of the Toll of Tournament, Fran Lacuata, Kristen Argyle, and Thierry Flekier-Wathen spill the tea with me about our experiences in the HEMA community. We also discuss our thoughts on light swords and tournament culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janna-datahan/message
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Valley of the Sun Cutting Tournament: The Shorty Stand Experience

    Valley of the Sun Cutting Tournament: The Shorty Stand Experience
    Mar 20 2023

    This episode is a recap of our experience competing at Valley of the Sun Cutting Tournament 2023 in Mesa, Arizona with my guest co-host Josh Barnett of Bold City Longsword.


    I also interviewed the two other women who competed in the open, Irene Yang and Harriet Coates, as well as VOTS 2023 open longsword bronze medalist Kevin Spencer.

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    37 mins
  • Trans Women in HEMA: Are We Really Inclusive?

    Trans Women in HEMA: Are We Really Inclusive?
    Feb 23 2023
    In this episode, HEMA fencers Camilla Fraizer, Arly Ord, and Clara Elliott talk about their transition experience, some history of trans women in the early days of HEMA, what it's like to be a trans athlete, tournament and in-club experiences on safety, belonging, and inclusion. The 3 episode guests also offer advice to fencing clubs and individual fencers  on how to foster a welcoming and inclusive space for racial and lgbtqia+ communities.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janna-datahan/message
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • SAMH The HEMA Beginner Mindset Series Part 1: Learning to Trust Your Gut

    SAMH The HEMA Beginner Mindset Series Part 1: Learning to Trust Your Gut
    Jan 29 2023
    In HEMA we often see and hear people talk about their training routines, drills, and general preparation for tournaments and classes. However, we seldom hear about what one can do to maintain their well-being mentally and emotionally in high stress environments such as tournaments,in-club sparring, and partnered drilling. This series aim to provide resources and community support for both beginner students and their instructors for tackling the mental and emotional aspect of participating in various events and activities in the HEMA community. Katie Zold is a Special Education teacher with a masters in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. She has a passion for HEMA, all things spooky and mental health. She has been a part of the HEMA community for just about 7 years as a proud student of Christian Tobler (Selohaar Fechtschule) and enjoys helping others in need.  Fran Lacuata began historical fencing in Bolognese sidesword and rapier rather than longsword because those were the only systems available, learning at The School of the Sword in Frimley, United Kingdom. In 2014, she inherited the school, opening the Godalming and Reading chapters. Lacuata also helped establish the competition community in the UK, assisting in founding the Waterloo Sparring Group in 2012, the Wessex League, and the Albion Cup. Additionally, she also founded a women’s and nonbinary seminar entitled By the Sword, where women and nonbinary folks are instructors as well.  Kimberleigh Roseblade is an Italian longsword instructor and coach who specializes in the fitness needs of HEMA practitioners.  She has taught classes and workshops at various HEMA events and symposiums across North America and won a bronze medal in Women's Longsword fighting in her first tournament at the PNW HEMA Gathering: Swordsquatch 2016.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janna-datahan/message
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Joy In Swordfighting Part 3

    The Joy In Swordfighting Part 3
    Sep 1 2022

    In the final installment of the series I chat with a couple of fellow Filipino-American HEMA practitioners. Chris Vivo has been fencing and coaching for over 30 years while my friend Swan is a new practitioner. Chris discusses the importance of having a good mindset while having fun as the key to a good tournament experience while Swan shares his experiences as a beginner and the things that keep him in the community. 

    This episode was recorded 3 April 2022. 

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    42 mins