Tannenberg club: from armor made of fridge parts to the championship

In 2008 there was no HMB sport as we now know it, there was no club, no trainees, no championship, but there was a desire to fence. This is how the glorious history of the Tannenberg HMB club from Russia began, as told to HMBIA News by its founder and four-time HMB world champion, Aleksei… Continue reading Tannenberg club: from armor made of fridge parts to the championship

Duel League project is officially started!

Duel League is the HMBIA project dedicated to promotion and development of HMB Duel Categories. The principal decision about the necessity of such a project was taken at the HMBIA General Assembly 2019.

Polish “Lady in Red”: Chain of chances leading to victory 

The stunning dress that impressed the audience, participants and judges of the Best Female Authentic Costume of Battle of the Nations 2016 was created thanks to a series of happy coincidences, lots of devotion, dedication, hard work, and the result was undoubtedly beyond praise. Dorota Kriger from Poland told us how the dress which brought her the victory in The Best Authentic Female Costume at BotN 2016 was made.

Who knows what the HMB future holds?

We’re not going to repeat once again how challenging and unpredictable 2020 was. That’s pretty obvious for everyone who was struggling with its restrictions, postponements and the virus itself. What we do want to repeat is the fact how grateful we are for having such an incredible HMB community. We cannot thank all HMB teams… Continue reading Who knows what the HMB future holds?

HMB Russia held the annual conference 

The annual HMB Russia gathering took place on December 19, 2020 with the participation of more than 45 participants including delegates from regional offices, the HMB Russia Council, heads of Committees and speakers of the Conference.

Guillaume ANDRIEUX, France: “We’re eagerly waiting for the next HMB Soft World Championship”

During the Championships there is always an atmosphere of friendship and support and French athletes are planning to take part in the HMB Soft World Championship in 2021.

Michael Tegge, Germany:  “We missed HMB Soft Championship”

The whole HMB world missed HMB Soft World Championship among schools and clubs. We organized a small marathon of memories to support our HMB Soft athletes, their trainers and families.

HMB Soft World Championship: what we really miss!

In 2020, the spread of Covid-19 made changes to our routine and the Championship did not take place due to safety reasons for its young participants, their relatives and coaches.

Knights in shining armor: Full Plate armor battles in the USA

Full Plate armour fights are just beginning to win their place in the lists of HMB tournaments in the USA. However, here HMB USA sees the huge potential of discipline in several areas.

The Finnish way to attract new fighters

Gathering all those interested in one place, explaining the sport to them, giving them demonstrations and letting them try is an interesting and effective method to develop HMB in the country.

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