Author: Devon Boorman

Practicing does not always mean "working on". It’s important to give yourself time with passions and skills in your life to just simply indulge in t…

Even if you’re part of a vibrant school or club and have lots of training partners to practice with, keeping a daily rhythm is an essential part of …

The successful people we see in the world can often seem super-human. They start every day with a run, positive affirmations, a great workout, a fulfi…

Much of what I have had to learn is how to keep my passion and joy alive (which they both absolutely are!) throughout what has become a lifelong pursu…

There is a way that walking a familiar path can be pleasing—like returning home. There is an internal journey that is always advancing, and followin…

It takes time to build up the confidence, and the skills, to play an active and useful role in shaping your learning environment. Get feedback and hel…

From June 3–5, Academie Duello will be hosting their first Vancouver Martial Challenge. This event is part of an alternative type of event I want to…

As Michael Syed cites very thoroughly in his book Bounce, the number of hours you invest is important, but the quality of those hours is what actually…

Earlier I challenged people to step onto the path of mastery. I think the idea of a master, as described here, is inspiring. But if your desire is onl…

The arts that fit under the umbrella of Historical European Martial Arts or Western Martial Arts are still young in their return to the world. It has …