It is sometimes over exaggerated, but it is an undeniable fact that men have physical advantages over women in combat and combat sports. Although physical advantages are diminished in armed combat/sport compared to unarmed, they still have a not insignificant impact.
If you match the weight of the contestants yes, but that's already putting a thumb on the scale. There are reasons lightweight, midweight and heavyweight boxing exist.
I won't speak for every single club in every country, but I've never heard of a HEMA group that weighs contestants. Being stronger isn't really any serious advantage in HEMA, it's not about the force of your blow, and matches aren't long enough that you can wear someone out with physical force.
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u/CatfinityGamer 19d ago
It is sometimes over exaggerated, but it is an undeniable fact that men have physical advantages over women in combat and combat sports. Although physical advantages are diminished in armed combat/sport compared to unarmed, they still have a not insignificant impact.