HEMA FOREARM AND ELBOW PROTECTORS

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FOREARM AND ELBOW PROTECTORS 

HEMA protection for your forearms: the HEMA FOREARM SHELLS

When practising combat fencing or historical martial arts, your forearms take the brunt of the action. Every strike, every quick parry, every sword exchange puts strain on this specific part of the body. The HEMA FOREARM SHELLS from BLAKLIST have been designed to address this very issue, featuring dense moulded plastic protectors that are every bit as good as makeshift historical solutions or generic equipment.
These shells are designed for practitioners who don’t want to have to choose between safety and freedom of movement. Worn over a fencing jacket or directly over a hoodie, they integrate seamlessly into your kit without hindering your movements. A product designed for the intensity of modern training sessions.

Why choose forearm guards for your intense training sessions?

The technical core of these guards is the dense moulded plastic. Unlike supple leather or compressible foam, this material does not bend under impact. It redistributes the energy of the impact across the entire surface, protecting the arm without creating painful pressure points. For fencing and HEMA disciplines where exchanges are rapid and strikes are repeated, this makes a tangible difference, session after session.

The ergonomic articulated plates make all the difference in daily practice. They mould to the shape of the arm and allow full flexion of the wrist and elbow, which is essential when handling a sword or rapier with precision. Whether you wear this armour over a 350 N jacket or a lighter jacket, it stays in place and does not hinder your movements. A protective mask, suitable gloves and fencing trousers naturally complete this set — the BLAKLIST brand, incidentally, offers several products to kit out practitioners from head to toe.

• Dense moulded plastic: maximum shock absorption for the most intense historical fencing exchanges, without the restrictive stiffness of thick leather.
• Ergonomic articulated plates: full arm coverage whilst maintaining mobility, even during the fastest sequences.
• Wide moulded elbow shell: reinforced protection for an area particularly exposed during blocking strikes and direct parries.
• Optimised lightness: a real advantage during long sessions, when muscle fatigue becomes a factor in your training.
  
  One size fits all, sold in pairs: no need to worry about sizing, no mismatched pairs — you’re ready to ‘slip on’ your protective gear.

Protection that boosts your performance and confidence

In fencing, every centimetre of freedom of movement counts. Protection that is too heavy or too rigid compromises the quality of technical movements. These moulded plastic guards have been designed to never hinder movement — whether with the épée or with other historical weapons with a more curved trajectory. Worn with the right gloves, a well-fitting mask and suitable protective trousers, they constitute serious competition gear. Your hands remain free to move, your wrists respond naturally, and technique is not sacrificed for the sake of safety.Standard protective gear often leaves the elbow area without any real coverage, or offers a token soft leather pad that cannot withstand direct impacts. BLAKLIST HEMA protective pads feature a large moulded elbow pad that is a real game-changer during martial arts and fencing sequences where impacts to this joint are frequent. It is this level of coverage that distinguishes equipment designed specifically for HEMA from generic gear disguised as a practitioner’s mask.
The HEMA FOREARM PROTECTORS are available in one size and sold in pairs — just one decision to make, no fuss. Add the FOREARM SHIELDS to your fencing kit and complete your outfit with BLAKLIST gloves, protective trousers and other protective gear for a comprehensive and cohesive combat outfit. Whether you’re new to HEMA or preparing for your next fencing tournament, this protective gear is the logical choice for practitioners who take their discipline seriously.

🛡️ Protective gear designed for HEMA and high-level fencing
⚔️ Dense moulded plastic shells — genuine impact resistance
🤛 Compatible with your BLAKLIST gloves, mask, trousers and protective jacket
📦 Sold in pairs, one size fits all