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5 Tips for Effective At-Home Practice

Proficiency comes from learning between sessions by practising on your own. Here's how to make at-home practice work for you.

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How to Do Slow Sparring Effectively

Slow sparring is an ideal way to focus on mechanics, precision, and tactical awareness - but it requires specific skills to do well.

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The 5 Minutes Per Day Practice Regimen

Rhythm is the most important thing to cultivate on the path to mastery. Five minutes daily beats an hour weekly.

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Why Is the Rapier Part of Our System?

Understanding why rapier training is essential to our integrated Italian martial arts curriculum - the weapon that masters geometry, timing, and distance.

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Choosing the Right Rapier for You

A guide to selecting the right rapier for historical Italian swordplay training - from understanding historical variations to practical specifications.

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Conversations on Binding at the Sword

Why don't we see more play at the bind in modern longsword fencing? Exploring the gap between historical technique and contemporary practice.

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Sword Fight Filming with Adorea

A look at Adorea Olomouc, a stage combat troupe from the Czech Republic, and their exceptional approach to filming historical sword fights.

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Is Boxing Without Headgear Safer?

Dr. Julian Bailes advocates against protective headgear in boxing, claiming 50% fewer concussions when participants spar without it.

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Where's the Fire? A refreshing message from Coach Sommer

Coach Sommer asks 'Where's the Fire?' - a refreshing message about finding rhythm and enjoying the long-term journey of mastery.

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