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Tai Chi Sword: On The Benefits of Weapons Training and the Perils of Gatekeeping

If you have been watching the news at all lately, you’ve probably heard of sword yoga, and one of its most popular innovators, WeaponsUp. This organization fuses kung fu sword (jian) training with traditional yoga practices to empower women. The discourse within the martial arts community about this fusion practice is heated indeed. I alsoContinue reading “Tai Chi Sword: On The Benefits of Weapons Training and the Perils of Gatekeeping”

20th Anniversary of AOTC – A Reflection

Today, May 16, 2022, marks the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones. This movie has a special place in my heart and, if I’m being honest, was extremely formative to my development into a life-long Star Wars fan. I was first introduced to the Star Wars films through VHS tapesContinue reading “20th Anniversary of AOTC – A Reflection”