So I recently have began to explore fun activities outside of “traditional” martial arts. Now I am planning my first Live Action Role Play or LARP. LARP is when a group of people get dressed up and play as a character in a specific time period. The players pursue goals within a fictional setting and …
Honestly this should be enough without having to dive into a further explanation. However, the reality is that sometimes people need a reminder of what is right and what is wrong. Let me break it down for you as best I can. (This may have a harsher tone than my usual posts but I feel …
After spending all day trying to get the answers out of everyone, I’ve finally gotten a definitive workout play list of the Zodiac Family Training Playlist! I hope you enjoy our picks, please share with us your favorite workout songs as well. When asked to pick their favorite songs, no one could pick just one, …
Probably the most frustrating thing I see in people who train in HEMA are the misplaced priorities when it comes to learning and training. Everyone wants to spend all their limited time bouncing around between techniques while spending minimal time working their fundamentals, not realizing those basic strikes and movements are the foundation upon which …
I spent this past weekend skiing for the final time this winter with my close friends and family. It was the last time I will get to see the views from the top of Loon Mountain until next season. It has always been a get-a-way for me to clear my head after a long week, …
Yesterday I had the unique privilege of judging at a local tournament. What made it unique for me was it was my first time judging other black belts. What made it a privilege was judging with two high-level martial artists that have both been in martial arts longer than I’ve been alive. When the going …
On March 31 I am taking some of my students to a Martial Arts Tournament. I like to compete at these events as well so that my students can see where their training can take them one day. Plus I’m also “fairly“ competitive so I look forward to testing my forms and sparing abilities! With …
Todays Blog is short and sweet – mainly because I spend too much time reading and watching people do things online and I think there is a greater need to interact with each other in the real world. Last week I met up with the owner of a Martial Arts School and we got lunch …
I remember when I was in 6th grade and my Sifu asked me if I wanted to come in and help him teach a class of younger students. I was thrilled and took the role seriously; He pointed out to me that it would be tough but would be a good experience for both me …
Nothing gets people excited quite like a battle between good and evil. One of the biggest franchises to utilize this is the Star Wars Empire. Lightsaber battles are one of, if not the coolest level of filmic fight scenes. Today I would like to offer my personal Top 10 Lightsaber Battles in the Star Wars …
