Knightly Path

🛡️ The Knightly Path begins here. I’m a husband, father, and HEMA fighter who’s tired of seeing young men without direction. So I’m building this channel to teach the old virtues — honor, courage, discipline, mercy — through real sword training, medieval history, and practical challenges any squire can do. Think of me as the medieval mentor you never had. First short drops in 24h. Who’s walking the path with me? Reply “I’M IN” if you’re ready to start forging yourself. ⚔️ #KnightlyPath #HEMA #MensMentorship

Goals

God damn hope so

I'm ready, are you?

Still hasnt stoped me

I broke the ceiling lamp and am not allowed to do that in the house anymore...

Be proud!

The holy grail!

About 1,000 years ago a woman was buried at a small German monastery. In 2019, researchers found lapis lazuli, a blue that could cost more than gold, in her teeth. She was probably painting holy books. Her name is lost. Her work wasn't. 💙 #history #knightlypath

The Black Prince captures a French knight and lets him name his own ransom. He names a fortune. "Every woman in France who can spin will spin to pay it." 💰 Know your worth. #history #knightlypath

Every movie shows the Middle Ages gray, wet and muddy. The real thing was woad blue, madder red, whitewashed castles and painted cathedral statues. One medieval woman even had ultramarine, a blue worth more than gold, in her teeth. 🎨 #history #medievalhistory #knightlypath

Short, broad, "ugly." Kept away from the family table. Not knighted until his thirties. Bertrand du Guesclin still ended up commanding the armies of France. ⚔️ Your start doesn't decide your finish. #history #knightlypath

Thats my boi

Who?

1380. A commander dies before the agreed surrender date. The story goes that the garrison surrendered anyway, laying its keys on his coffin. Bertrand du Guesclin’s reputation outlived him. What earns that kind of respect?

A knight didn’t become ready for battle by feeling motivated. Preparation meant equipment checked and armor fitted piece by piece, often with a squire’s help. What’s one daily habit you keep even when motivation disappears?

Poitiers, 1356. The French army was collapsing. Geoffroi de Charny stayed beside his king, carrying the Oriflamme. He was killed there. What does duty mean when walking away would be easier?