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Slow sparring is used in boxing, MMA training, diverse Eastern martial arts, as well as sharing many similarities to slow tactical training exercises in lots of different sports. And I have found few swordplay students that don't benefit greatly from its practice.
Devon Boorman ·
I recently visited many groups in all the major cities of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and found myself reiterating over and over why I was there and what I was personally wanting to get out of our meetings. It came down to three activities I used to get closer to the centre of the art of swordplay.
Greg Reimer ·
If my only need was to survive martial encounters in a specific environment, I would most certainly focus my practice on the narrowest set of skills with the highest percentage chance of success. But martial arts and its mastery is more than this.
Devon Boorman ·
When I speak with people who have found places of deeper proficiency and mastery, a common thread among them is often "I just kept showing up."
Devon Boorman ·
One of the primary benefits to practicing assaults is that they provide a means to build your strength and capacity with moving your weapon (or weapons). A good assault brings you through common attack and defense patterns, as well as a great diversity of them.
Devon Boorman ·
One of the most challenging things to deal with in sparring is the mental or emotional intensity of a very forward motivated opponent, someone who throws powerful blows, or someone who comes very ferociously.
Devon Boorman ·
This event sought to rid its attendees of at least some aspects of its ignorance of the art of arms as taught by Marozzo and his contemporaries in early 16th century Bologna. And I feel that it very much succeeded.
Greg Reimer ·
Instead of trying to find and advocate for one tournament format as being the best or most authentic format, we need to realize that authenticity may only be realized by having as many different environments to play in as possible.
Devon Boorman ·
What is the purpose your art is serving? What are the ends that you're driving toward? What will it look like when you're done? Who will you be?
Devon Boorman ·
Martial arts practice on my own can be one of the great pleasures of my week. I don't have to worry about providing for a partner or guiding a student. I can simply focus on my own body, my own sense of flow, and my own desires from that practice.
Devon Boorman ·
