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Self-calling of tournament blows has the challenge of being more difficult to implement when groups with different cultures interact and when there is more on the line. This system of third-party judging involved the fighters in an efficient fashion and received very positive reviews from all involved.
Devon Boorman ·
When you let go of the idea that you can't remember names, then the possibility of remembering them begins. Here are three tips to get you started.
Devon Boorman ·
This event aims to be a meeting of Historical European Martial Arts practitioners from HEMA clubs and from historical re-enactment backgrounds (primarily the Society for Creative Anachronism). The focus of the event is on disciplines that often get overshadowed by the longsword, namely the rapier, sidesword, and sword and buckler.
Devon Boorman ·
This past week I hosted an online webinar about how to take a technique learned in class and make it something that is actually an internalized skill. This is a process that is well understood in sport science but very under-practiced within HEMA.
Devon Boorman ·
This event was hosted by Valour HEMA with support from Winnipeg Knightly Arts and Manitoba Broadsword. It featured two tournaments on Saturday and several workshops and lectures on Sunday. I feel that the hosting groups have done a particularly good job of emphasizing personal growth, learning, community, and art in their given groups.
Devon Boorman ·
Swordfighting is a lot about problem solving. By selecting the right tool for the job, we can begin to solve these problems by having our partner give us one little sequence at a time.
Greg Reimer ·
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 thoughts and recollections from what was an amazing weekend of interaction between instructors and students of swordplay.
Devon Boorman ·
I didn't like this game when first introduced to it years ago. I found the Mortal role especially frustrating; I kept getting hit all the time! Gradually I've learned to appreciate the value of the game, and today it's something I recommend to everyone.
Greg Reimer ·
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 opportunity to be opened to new skills and new teaching approaches.
Devon Boorman ·
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 in your martial art you need to consider several aspects of training.
Devon Boorman ·
