Author: Devon Boorman

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…

Challenging yourself to be better is daunting, daring, and rewarding. On this road you must find the edges of your comfort, push beyond your physical …

Research has shown that we humans use a tremendous amount of our brains in spaces beyond our conscious awareness. Learning is a process that is…