Author: Devon Boorman

This was our fifth bi-annual event and each time that it comes around it provides new adventures and opportunities for everyone. I'll share some of my…

I love having the opportunity to step into the classes of other HEMA instructors as well as classes offered by my own students. It can be a tremendous…

Though I have said it is not your top speed that is important but rather how many speeds you have, being fast has its advantages. To cultivate speed i…

The goal of this event (and similar past and upcoming events put on by Immersion Labs) is to bring together martial artists from diverse cultures and …

It is difficult to manage levels of challenge within a mixed level group. The needs of the experienced practitioner and those of the newcomer are quit…

The idea of pursuing personal excellence is great, but functionally how do you do it? I put together this material for instructors that touches on thr…

Myself and three members of the Academie Duello crew visited the February 8-10 Capitol Clash in Washington, DC. I had the pleasure of being part of th…

Excellence is the evidence of diligent, attentive, and purposeful practice.

I have an earnest desire to help create and foster masters of our art. My interest is less on the identity of master but on the job of master.

Some are blessed and cursed with the insight to see the full mountain, while realizing they are legitimately at the bottom of it.