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.
Devon Boorman ·
Training Blog
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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.
Devon Boorman ·
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.
Devon Boorman ·
30-for-30 Swordplay Challenge in Review
At the end of January we finished up the fourth 30-for-30 Swordplay Challenge. I took some time to reread a bulk of the training reports and compiled some interesting collections based on the diversity of training represented. I hope they're as interesting and entertaining to all of you as they were to me.
Devon Boorman ·
How to Connect with the Historical in HEMA
I had fought hard, reached a certain peak of success, received ample rewards, but then felt completely deflated. Then I began to investigate both the martial and the historical part of this pursuit and realized something more lasting than simple competitive success.
Devon Boorman ·
Structuring Your Solo Practice
Not everyone has the luxury of being able to regularly attend classes at a school like Academie Duello or get together with regular training partners. So how do you train on your own in a way that is effective?
Devon Boorman ·
The Halfway Hump
Halfway points are both exciting and challenging. On one front, you've made it half way! However, you also have as far again to go. Here are a few tips to get through the halfway hump.
Devon Boorman ·
What Have You Failed At Today?
This is not an accounting of how you "are a failure." Quite the opposite: it is an accounting of how you "are someone who dares."
Devon Boorman ·
30-for-30 Swordplay Challenge 2017
Practice 30 minutes of swordplay per day for 30 days starting January 2nd until January 31st. This can include your current training or be in addition to it. Join us on Facebook today!
Greg Reimer ·