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#21 - John Clements
John Clements is a leading authority on historical fencing and the world’s foremost instructor of Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods. As a long-time Western martial artist who has been studying historical fencing since 1980, John is the most prolific writer on the subject of historical fencing. He has practiced European cut-and-thrust swordplay and for more than thirty years, taught in 17 countries, and researched arms and armor on four continents. He instructs both nationwide as well as internationally and (since 2005) from his one-of-a-kind private facility, Iron Door Studio, based outside Atlanta, Georgia. This Fall John Clements will co-host a show about weapons on the History Channel.
John and Ernest discuss:
Western Military Methods
Western Martial Arts
Science of Defense
Medieval Fighting Arts
The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA)
The Renaissance
Evolution of Plate Armor
Judicial Combat
Bruce Lee
Samurai vs Medieval Soldier
Johannes Liechtenauer
Samurai Swords, Scimitars, Long Swords
Half-Swording
You can find more information about John Clements at:
http://www.thearma.org/
https://www.facebook.com/TheARMA.org
http://www.historicalfencing.com/