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    Musings on Brutality in Martial Arts

    For some, brutality is what makes martial art "real" or egalitarian. They feel that a real art or artist must routinely test their metal against those…
    Devon Boorman 25 May 2023
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    Taking the Plunge: A New Morning Routine

    I’ve brought a new practice into my life this spring. Something that has been more about altering my mood and resetting my rhythm than just…

    Devon Boorman 28 April 2023

    A Deep Dive Into Disarms

    Disarms, or “sword takings” (prese della spada) as they’re typically called in Italian martial arts, are not just the cool fodder of movie sword fights.…

    Devon Boorman 13 April 2023

    Spear Primer and Need to Know

    The spear combines the intricacy and control of the rapier, the blows of the longsword, and the ambidexterity of the poleaxe. It’s a fast and…

    Devon Boorman 30 March 2023

    Why Flow? A Guide to Using Improvised Forms

    A solo form involving attacks, defenses, guard changes, facing changes, and footwork might be referred to as a kata or an assault (italian: assalto), and…

    Devon Boorman 15 March 2023

    What’s the Deal with Bucklers?

    When I post videos of sword and buckler techniques online, it’s not unusual for a few comments to incredulously remark on the size of the…

    Devon Boorman 9 March 2023

    Longsword Leverage, Dexterity and Power

    The new Longsword vs Sword & Buckler course is live on DuelloTV and as part of the festivities I’m taking some time in these posts to explore…

    Devon Boorman 2 March 2023

    The Unique Strength of the Sword & Buckler

    The new Longsword vs Sword & Buckler course is live on DuelloTV and as part of the festivities I’m taking some time in these posts to explore the…

    Devon Boorman 23 February 2023

    Fighting Against Filipino Arts

    Martial Artists can often get caught into their own silos of practice and learning, exploring and only facing other practitioners doing the same thing you’re…

    Devon Boorman 10 February 2023

    Join the 30 for 30 Swordplay Challenge

    It’s time to get 2023 started off right with the 10th-annual 30 for 30 Swordplay Challenge! Yes this is the 10th Swordplay Challenge, and whether you’ve…

    Devon Boorman 27 December 2022
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