Keeping medieval sword fighting alive
Around 13,000 practice it worldwide while also taking part in competitions.
Published On 4 Nov 2014
Medieval sword fighting does not just belong in movies.
More and more people are taking it up as a serious sport.
Around 13,000 fighters are now estimated to practice the longsword worldwide, and record numbers are taking part in elite contests.
Paul Rhys reports from Gothenburg in Sweden.
Source: Al Jazeera