Stories, tips, and updates from Vancouver's home for Historical European Martial Arts.
A comprehensive guide for beginners - from understanding fundamentals to choosing your discipline and connecting with the martial arts community.
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Build your own compact training longsword for home practice using basic materials and simple techniques. Perfect for small spaces.
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Why learning Italian sword fighting terminology isn't a burden - it's the key to memorization, analysis, and improvement in your martial arts practice.
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Sword shopping can feel overwhelming for beginners. Here's a curated guide to reputable sword merchants respected within the HEMA community.
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Many people think they need to get in shape before starting swordplay. Here's why that perspective misses an important opportunity.
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Slow sparring is used across boxing, MMA, Eastern martial arts, and sports training. Here's why this practice is so valuable for martial development.
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One of Bruce Lee's most quoted lines emphasizes focused practice, but his own mastery came from versatility and adaptability across multiple disciplines.
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Solo martial arts practice offers personal fulfillment without coordinating with training partners. Make the most of your individual training time.
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A sparring game that helps you practice five distinct techniques within a single session, bridging the gap between drilling and combat.
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