Solo forms are a part of many different martial arts from around the world, and European martial arts are no exception. Solo and partnered martial…

The main failure I see in most people’s resolution setting is that the resolutions themselves tend to live in a vacuum without any clear systems…

Which hand should go on top with a two-handed weapon? Across martial arts there are actually a lot of arguments for placing your dominant hand…

I have long heard that ballet has its origins in historical fencing. It's a romantic idea and as someone who both teaches martial arts and dance (thou…

The path to mastery is as little as 25% technical, and 75% psychological. Not to diminish what it takes to learn and apply a martial art physically, b…

When I look at my pursuit of mastery and proficiency in the various arts of my life I see more clearly now that truly a…

I have broken some fingers in intense bouting, separated a shoulder while doing armoured combat, and have certainly had my share of sprains and strain…

Technical jargon can seem like a burden when you're first learning a martial art. European martial arts in particular have dozens of guard names, posi…

Finding the rhythm of your training, and simply enjoying the process, are beautiful states to work toward in your martial endeavours. However, for most of…

Everyone has their own pace of learning. However, there are many strategies that can both help you to make the most of your capacity as…