Author Archives: S

Lucien Bull, Lunge Motion, 1909

Posted on March 25, 2017 by S

Lucien Bull was  a pioneer of early high speed photography. A Dubliner who moved to France, Bull worked with Étienne-Jules Marey to develop techniques to record and study motion. Much of their work involved recording successive still images (a la … Continue reading →

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Colonel Thomas Monstery, and the Training of Jaguarina, America’s Champion Swordswoman

Posted on March 11, 2017 by S

Originally posted on Martial Arts New York:
“In the encounter with Monstery, at the end of a four hours’ bout neither of the parties had gained a point, and the combat was declared a draw.” ? During the late nineteenth…

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How to Practice Effectively

Posted on March 1, 2017 by S

The Martinez Academy shared this video on social media.  It briefly illuminates the neurology of practicing a task, and underscores why we train in a particular manner. (Really, myelinization is more interesting than it sounds — I hope Doc approves!)

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Weather and Holiday Closures

Posted on December 17, 2016 by S

Weather Related Closure: Due to inclement weather, practice Saturday December 17, 20016 has been cancelled. Stay safe and warm. 2016 Holiday Closures: Practice has been cancelled Saturday, December 24, 2016, and Saturday December 31, 2016. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy … Continue reading →

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The Duke of Wellington on the Supremacy of the Smallsword

Posted on October 30, 2016 by S

Originally posted on The Smallsword Project:
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is regarded as one of the great military leaders of the 19th Century.  Having served in Belgium and India, he…

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