I’m Roland Warzecha — professional illustrator and swordsman. The name Dimicator comes from the Latin for “sword fighter.” I share cutting-edge research into historical martial arts, focusing in particular on Viking and high medieval sword-and-shield combat. My work is carried out in collaboration with museums, fellow martial artists, and scholars around the world.
Spears Up — The Course Is Live!
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Hello history enthusiasts and fellow fighters, just a quick heads-up: Spear & Shield Combat is now live! Arttu Peltoniemi and the Hirdmenn team have put a tremendous amount of research, experimentation and training into this system, and I am very happy to finally make their work available through Dimicator School. The 41% launch discount runs until midnight on 11 October.
There are several free previews, including a video chat with Arttu about his approach and how the course came about. Want Some More Spears First?I have also put together a short Patreon post with some additional background — and a link to a free scientific paper on experimental Bronze Age spear fighting, co-authored by HEMA instructor and langes Messer expert Oskar ter Mors. So even if the course isn't for you, there is something interesting to take away. That's all for today. I promised a quick heads-up, after all! Spears up! Roland You are receiving this newsletter because you have signed up for it, or because you have previously expressed your interest in my work and events. If you prefer to not receive further emails, you can unsubscribe below. |
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I’m Roland Warzecha — professional illustrator and swordsman. The name Dimicator comes from the Latin for “sword fighter.” I share cutting-edge research into historical martial arts, focusing in particular on Viking and high medieval sword-and-shield combat. My work is carried out in collaboration with museums, fellow martial artists, and scholars around the world.
Hello fellow fighters and archaeology enthusiasts, this week, it is all about spears and shields! On Saturday, 3 October, we will finally release our new online course dedicated entirely to fighting with what was arguably one of the most important weapon combinations in European history. Before we get there, however, I have some remarkable archaeological spears to show you — including a mystery hidden among hundreds of weapon shafts from the bogs of Nydam and Thorsberg. Original bog finds on...
Hello fellow history enthusiasts and fighters, from Roman reconstruction to actually picking up weapons ourselves, there is plenty to explore — and practise — this autumn. Here are the latest news and opportunities. Is This Roman Properly Dressed? A while ago, I shared an animation of the Roman legionary I originally illustrated for the Varus Battle museum in Kalkriese. It prompted some interesting questions. Should he be wearing additional padding and pteruges underneath his segmented...
Hello archaeology enthusiasts, fighters and fellow history aficionados, there is quite a lot happening behind the scenes at the moment — from ancient weapons and practical martial arts research to medieval emperors and historical films. So today, let me take you from a Late Bronze Age spearhead to an upcoming spear-and-shield course, two opportunities to train together, yesterday’s remarkable events in Magdeburg — and finally two film projects that I am very much looking forward to seeing....