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Archives for November 2012

In the beginning was the (s)word, part 8

November 27, 2012 By Guy Windsor 2 Comments

This is not the end. It is not the beginning of the end. And frankly, while the course itself may be concluded, it is not even the end of the beginning. But the last class of the current beginners’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Class Reports Tagged With: series post, sword class, sword drill

I Am Weak

November 22, 2012 By Guy Windsor 1 Comment

I am weak. So I study strength. In martial arts, strength has little to do with the usual measures of muscular performance, and everything to do with grounding, structure, power generation and joint … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learning Swordsmanship Tagged With: fitness, health, martial arts, mindful practice, video

Sleepless in Seattle

November 20, 2012 By Guy Windsor Leave a Comment

I have just come back from a very enjoyable and productive trip to Seattle, perhaps my favourite American city. The trip was organised around a weekend seminar for Lonin, and included some consulting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: fiore, teaching, travel, USA trip

In the beginning was the (s)word, part 7

November 19, 2012 By Guy Windsor Leave a Comment

Last Tuesday I was still away in the USA, teaching a seminar for Lonin and doing some consulting for CLANG. Ilpo Luhtala covered the beginners’ course class, and this post is compiled from his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Class Reports Tagged With: beginner swordsplay, exercises, series post, warm-up

In the beginning was the (s)word, part 6

November 9, 2012 By Guy Windsor Leave a Comment

I'm writing this blog post in Seattle, sitting at a table in my friend's house, with a gorgeous view over Lake Washington. Tomorrow I'm teaching a two day seminar for Lonin, then staying on to work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Class Reports, Travel Tagged With: beginner swordsplay, series post, USA trip

In the beginning was the (s)word, part 5

November 6, 2012 By Guy Windsor Leave a Comment

This evening’s class was the smallest yet; some combination of factors had numbers down to 15. Given that at least four of the missing had let me know in advance, there is no immediate cause for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Class Reports Tagged With: beginner swordsplay, learning, series post, sword drills, warm-up

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