Matthew Sylvester
martial arts
Happiness is teaching …
… your daughter to be able to hopefully defend herself should she ever require it. I say hopefully, because no matter how well trained someone is, things can always go wrong, a lucky blow can land in an unlucky place, vigilance can fail, shit can happen. However, at least I will have done my best … Continue reading
Combat – Why I like writing about it so much
Combat. There’s nothing I like more – aside from coffee – than reading or writing about combat. I’m not talking about mental-based combat such as psionics or magic, I’m talking about the physical, the visceral, weapons-based and empty-handed combat. I’ve always enjoyed writing about such things, often to the consternation of my primary school teachers. … Continue reading
Warriors: Past to Present – A writer’s reference, and a writing challenge – Part 3 – Yorkist Man at Arms – Battle of Bosworth 1485
The amazing photographer, Thom Atkinson has recently published what he calls ‘Soldiers Inventories’ on his website. These photos are clearly a work of art and show a love for the subject that is sublime. Each piece is laid out as if it were part of a puzzle and every time I look at them, I spot something different, … Continue reading
To get further in life, surround yourself with people who inspire you
That title is somewhat misleading. I don’t want this to come across as ‘use people to get where you want to be’ type post. That’s not what this is about, and anyone who does that is, in the words of Will Wheaton, a ‘Dick’. As everyone is no doubt aware, my interests lie in a) … Continue reading
Morgan Grimes – The Best, Best Friend Evah!
I’m watching Chuck back-to-back on Netflix. It’s an absolutely brilliant show and makes me laugh out loud at least once per episode. One of the main characters is Morgan Grimes, the main POV’s best friend. He’s short, geeky, clumsy, a sidekick, and the most loyal, loving and dedicated friend that I’ve seen since Sam Gamgee. … Continue reading
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