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Strategies for Auditory Learning

For this week's post in our continuing series on empowered learning I am going to suggest some strategies for maximizing our auditory learning abilities. If new knowledge is pleasing to your ears: read on!

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Strategies for Visual Learning

Visual learning is the process of learning a new skill by seeing it demonstrated or receiving correction through visual modeling. Here are a few things to consider that can maximize this form of information acquisition.

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Being an Empowered Learner: Know Your Learning Style

Your learning is only based partly on the effectiveness of your teacher. It is largely based on your own personal effectiveness as a learner. Good teachers should certainly help you on this journey, but the more you can help yourself, the more you stand to gain in each of the learning situations of your life.

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There's More to HEMA than Tournaments

As tournaments (and competition in general) started to wane for me, I needed new ways to explore and deepen my passion for my art. I found that many of the most inspiring practitioners I knew put more attention into other avenues of practice and growth than tournaments.

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How Do You Foster Safety In Martial Arts?

Having a solid approach to safety in your group is important for retaining members, keeping your body healthy, and for creating the space for experimentation.

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The Longsword DVD is Finally Here!

Don't think this material is just for beginners. We've endeavoured to be very thorough about the mechanics, structure, and fine points of each technique.

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Keeping the "Martial" in Martial Art

If you have a desire to keep "true" to your art, as I do, I think it is important to make the "martial" a planned and intentional part of your practice and exploration on a regular or semi-regular basis. Here are a few of the avenues I recommend for doing this.

Devon Boorman ·

Walking the Path - Reflections on VISS 2017

One of the best things I can do for myself and my students is to keep renewing my openness to change. I can do my best to equip them to be their own guides and model what I have learned as my own teacher.

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5 Martial Arts Conference Survival Strategies

These events are amazing opportunities for learning and inspiration. They also tend to be super-packed events with more goodness than one human being can effectively cram into their brains and bodies. So here are a few tips to make the most of your time without burning yourself out.

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