Last night I taught an adult class a series of escape techniques. I designed these decades ago as a means to help protect my, then, very young, daughter. All the forms can be used effectively by small children against adults. … Continue reading
Circumstances had me teach another beginners’ sword class recently, which seems to inspire one towards ranting in disbelief. My impression of relatively new students is that they lose focus very quickly. After as little as five minutes doing one form … Continue reading
Well, actually, people still think I am rude, though the rumours started by members of my family that much of Bernard Black’s personality was based on mine, are demonstrably false. It is more my behaviour towards new students that tends … Continue reading