r/wma

21K archived posts · Nov 2008 – Sep 2026

Western Martial Arts

r/wma

A subreddit for discussing historical fencing and martial arts, specifically European (HEMA/WMA). Our Discord - https://discord.gg/qstdj6a

Created Nov 5, 2008

41KMembers (last snapshot)

21KArchived posts

For Western Martial Arts, Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) / Swordplay stories, videos and discussion.

HEMA Alliance Group Finder - find a local HEMA group
[New to HEMA?] (https://www.hemaalliance.com/new-to-hema/) - A guide to where to find HEMA information and instruction on the internet.
Wiktenauer - collection of manuals
What is HEMA?
HEMA Equipment List (WMAwiki)
Discord Channel - Invite link (this will not expire!)

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