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Our capacity to stay on the long road to mastery and move through its various stages is highly connected to our relationship with ignorance. There is a lot more "not knowing" than there is "knowing" on this path.
Devon Boorman ·
Starting today (January 2nd) and for the next 30 days, we are challenging every sword fighter (new or experienced) to commit to at least 30 minutes per day of practice (solo or partnered). DTV is here to help with loads of training advice and practice videos!
Devon Boorman ·
Martial arts done well can improve your strength, endurance, and physical comfort. But done poorly, they can have the exact opposite effect, leading to strain, pain and injury.
Devon Boorman ·
Relaxed muscles are quicker to respond, easier to adapt and change, and more capable of feeling connections through your weapon. Yet so many of us have a difficult time being relaxed, or even being aware of our current state of tension.
Devon Boorman ·
Let us explore how our desire to help one another can often get in the way of allowing others to both help themselves and connect with a vital part of learning: failure.
Devon Boorman ·
Greg here. Two years ago my partner and I set out on an epic adventure to sword fight across Western Canada. It went so well we repeated the loop again this fall. I'd love to share a few highlights from the 13-day, 8-city journey.
Greg Reimer ·
Sometimes, no matter who your sparring partner is, copycat behaviours can kick in and you begin to mimic and match your partner, even if what they're doing is less than ideal. How do you avoid mimicry when it doesn't serve you?
Devon Boorman ·
Swordplay is something I truly love and has been an enduring passion of my life. But when the fire is gone a sense of resentment, frustration, or anger can remain in its place.
Devon Boorman ·
To achieve any goal outside of your current path requires behavioural change, whether that is the goal of simply learning something new, achieving a particular martial goal, or making a change for your health.
Devon Boorman ·
This article, cribbed from my forthcoming "Introduction to the Italian Rapier" book, looks at the range of historical rapiers and my opinion on how to best select a modern reproduction.
Devon Boorman ·
