Coffee & HEMA: What's Unique About Tournaments

The Coffee & HEMA series examines a range of different topics in Historical European Martial Arts. I try to make a point about an important area in the time it takes for my coffee to brew in the morning.
Finally wrapping up my discussion of tournaments, I end with my thoughts about the aspects of tournaments that I find uniquely interesting. In short, the need to rapidly problem solve how to defeat your opponent (while they're doing the same to you) is something that is emphasised strongly in tournaments that does not really happen in sparring.
All opinions are my own, and are based upon my several years of experience in running clubs, teaching classes and organising tournaments.
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