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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 ·
Having a collection of sparring partners who by nature were as focused or as broad as you needed to best meet your training needs would be ideal. You could practice combatively and target your weakest areas with pinpoint precision. This is what drilling is about.
Devon Boorman ·
Many are afraid that if they really enjoy themselves they’ll lose their edge. Yet I do think there is much more to be gained from the type of joy that is equated with growth, fulfillment, and satisfaction.
Devon Boorman ·
These are principles that we look to in our approach to armed and unarmed fighting. In particular I look to them not just as single avenues upon which you can create defense but as a triumvirate that you look to combine as much as possible.
Devon Boorman ·
What makes an expert coach is that they have a strong sense of the goals of given techniques, and have made lots of attempts to pinpoint key areas and give focused corrections.
Devon Boorman ·
How do you really make someone a master? How do you know where you should set the goal posts and when you've reached them? We're defining the route while we walk it.
Devon Boorman ·
How do I make the other people in my group drill and do exercises? The short answer is that you don't "make" them do anything. But with a bit of empathy you may find an effective strategy to bring a few of them on board and increase your overall quality of practice.
Devon Boorman ·
