Getting down . . . Auckland Medieval Battle Arts Association captain James Bennett topples Arne Koets. PHOTO: JONATHAN CHILTON-TOWLE : Sword enthusiasts fighting to be noticed

Thrust and parry . . . Dunedin HEMA group leader Jim Edmonds (left) and Dutch HEMA legend Arne Koets practice swordfighting techniques. : Sword enthusiasts fighting to be noticed

Group portrait . . . Assembled swording enthusiasts pose for a selfie before the Naseby seminar. PHOTO: JONATHAN CHILTON-TOWLE : Sword enthusiasts fighting to be noticed