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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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
As with most years, 2016 has been a year of growth, struggle, triumph, and celebration. We have experimented, challenged ourselves, had a few stumbles but in the end made some great strides. There is so much done, and so much to look forward to. Here are a few of the things we're proud of from 2016.
Greg Reimer ·
We just finished our last curriculum week for the year at Academie Duello. It will be two weeks before we're back onto our regular program, and depending on where you practice you might be stepping into a similar break yourself. So what to do with the time off?
Devon Boorman ·
To create something doesn't take much. Just a start. From that start, with some love, rhythm, and resilience, you can create something really special and notable, over time.
Devon Boorman ·
It's back! The fourth Vancouver International Swordplay Symposium runs February 17–19, 2017. The theme this year is This vs That: An Exploration of Martial Asymmetry. This really is a do-not-miss event and I heartily recommend that you attend. Here is what is exciting me about the event.
Devon Boorman ·
