by Alex Craddock | June 26, 2018 | CombatCon(versations)
HEMA stands for Historical European Martial Arts. I listen to a podcast called the HEMAcast, and the host Patrick McCaffrey loves to ask all of his guests on the show one question – is any one of those letters in HEMA more important than the others? Almost...
by Alex Craddock | May 11, 2018 | CombatCon(versations)
You’ve made it this far in your Google searching and Facebook clicking, you’re pretty sure there are swords involved and at least a few people who are dressed funny. One of these things likely appeals to you. But wait. Is it a party? A show? A tournament?...
by Alex Craddock | May 16, 2017 | CombatCon(versations)
For better or worse, the internet is here to stay. It lives in our pockets, on our TVs, and now, it has pervaded the realm of swordwork (and other martial arts of all kinds) in ways the previous generation probably never thought possible. Or at least, didn’t...
by Alex Craddock | April 17, 2017 | CombatCon(versations)
“You _____ like a girl!” The boilerplate insult of child sexism everywhere. At least, it used to be. The times they are a-changing. Finally. Sort of. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Paddy Crean Workshop in Banff, Alberta, CA – the...
by Alex Craddock | March 13, 2017 | CombatCon(versations)
There’s a particular feeling I get when I sit down to write a blog here. It’s not necessarily the same as stage fright, but I’m of the opinion it comes from a similar place. Putting something creative or opinion-based out into the world always comes...
