Free MMA S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ BJJ S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts In this episode of the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast, host James interviews Stephen Cheney, a practitioner and coach in the world of longsword and historical European martial arts (HEMA). Stephen shares his journey from traditional martial arts to adopting a constraints-led approach in training, emphasizing the importance of ecological learning and games-based methodologies.The conversation delves into the rules of longsword fighting, the significance of mindset in training, and how to effectively progress through various games to enhance skill development. Stephen also discusses the differences in skill levels among practitioners and offers resources for those interested in learning more about longsword and HEMA. Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Stephen Cheney and His Background 02:26 Transitioning to Constraint-Led Approach in Training 05:46 Understanding Longsword Fighting Rules and Techniques 08:32 Ecological Approach vs. Traditional Methods 11:30 Games and Constraints in Longsword Training 14:43 Progressing Through Training Games 17:31 Designing Games for Specific Outcomes 20:29 Engaging with Different Opponents and Styles 27:13 Understanding Movement in Fencing 28:29 Evaluating Fencing Techniques 30:30 The Traits of Successful Fencers 32:16 Creativity and Risk in Fencing 34:15 The Role of Sparring in Training 36:33 Managing Skill Differences in Fencing 40:19 Resources for Learning HEMA 42:04 Exploring Melee Fighting Championship 45:02 The Skills of Historical Fencing Stephen's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@OveranalyzingLongsword Website: https://www.gd4h.org/
