3 Injury Prevention Tips for Rapier Fighters

by Devon Boorman December 21, 2017 (October 8, 2024)

One of the things I focus on in my recent book, Introduction to Italian Rapier, is healthy biomechanics. These are important not just for performance but for your long-term health. Martial arts done well can improve your strength, endurance, and physical comfort. However, done poorly, they can have the exact opposite effect, leading to strain, pain,…

Taped Up, Braced Up, and Strapped Down: Training Through Injury

by Devon Boorman July 6, 2017

I consider myself to be relatively lucky in regards to injuries when it comes to martial arts. I have broken some fingers in intense bouting, separated a shoulder while doing armoured combat, and have certainly had my share of sprains and strains. That being said, it has been a relatively healthy career thanks to a…