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Open House at Academie Duello

Written by David McCormick on January 31st, 2010 12:01 pm in Blog — Tags:
Open House at Academie Duello
Two events are happening at Academie Duello next weekend. If you haven’t seen the size, decor and amenities at the school’s new location at 412 W. Hastings, you must attend. And if you know what a great facility it is, you’ll discover the new museum, and see some exciting performances. Saturday 7:30pm: An Evening of […]

Bartitsu Workshop Wrap Up

Written by David McCormick on July 28th, 2009 4:44 pm in Blog — Tags:
Bartitsu Workshop Wrap Up
I taught bartitsu and neo-bartitsu this past Sunday at Academie Duello. This was an all-day workshop from 10am to 5pm. Although the day was hot, and we had to share the salle with the secondaries workshop happening concurrently, I consider it a success. Attendance We had 6 participants, which was an ideal number for this […]

The Sword Really Is An Extension of Your Arm

Written by David McCormick on June 22nd, 2009 11:58 pm in Blog — Tags: , ,
The Sword Really Is An Extension of Your Arm
Image via Wikipedia “You must practice until the sword becomes an extension of your body.” A study published recently in the journal Current Biology shows that when you use a tool, your brain incorporates it into your body-plan. The idea of tools being part of your body (especially an expert) is not a new idea. […]

Humans Evolved to Fight

Written by David McCormick on May 13th, 2009 2:07 pm in Blog — Tags: , ,
Humans Evolved to Fight
The following article is based on a the 25 April 2009 episode of Quirks & Quarks on CBC radio. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), otherwise known as “Ultimate Fighting” is the fastest growing spectator sport on television. Many find it the most exciting thing to watch. Stage combat is often the most engaging part of a […]

I Need a New Umbrella: This One!

Written by David McCormick on February 15th, 2009 2:20 pm in Blog — Tags:
I Need a New Umbrella: This One!
I’ll be moving to Vancouver come September, so I’ll need a new umbrella. So, if anyone is looking for the ideal going-away gift for me, look no further. The rain falls softly. The samurai draws his sword. Look, an umbrella. ThinkGeek :: Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella And Nick Oddson suggested this one. Also an excellent […]

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