The ballad of (T)Roland


Easy post to write today... 

I'm simply linking to Roland's notes on practice from his blog, Terminal City Duellist. 

I'll keep my commentary out; Roland's put in a lot of thought to this and writes it out very well. 

I will re-mention something that bares repeating. Freeplay, while an opportunity to let loose (it is freeplay), is also the end check on your solo and partnered practice. This is where you see whether you can put into real use what you've been practicing. 

So, make sure you check in regularly during your free play. 

Thanks Roland!

Devon Boorman is the Co-Founder and Director of Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay, which has been active in Vancouver, Canada since 2004. Devon’s expertise centres on the Italian swordplay tradition including the arts of the Renaissance Italian rapier, sidesword, and longsword, as well as knife and unarmed techniques.
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