fighting

Suvudu

More on Fighting, Or, Why Does the Knight’s Knees Pop When He Walks?

You may recall my March 19th piece On F ighting, Or, Maybe That Elf Needs a Black Eye, in which I discussed my then-recent experience of getting out of my proverbial shell, losing weight and learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and how that had affected my impression of how fights are written up in fantasy. It’s been a couple of months since I wrote that, and I feel like it’s time to revisit the subject.

On Fighting, Or, Maybe That Elf Needs a Black Eye

I have always liked movies and books that track the rise of a hero. I find the transformation from regular guy to warrior inspirational. Having been that regular guy for forty years, I can completely relate – at least to the feeling of powerlessness. Isn’t there a part of us all that secretly hopes to stumble upon a catalyst of some sort that will empower us to become the best we can be? Who doesn’t hope to meet a wise old sage who will set us upon the path to Jedi-hood, for example?

Fighting Facts and Fantasy with Martial Artist Daniele Bolelli

The barbarian charges into the melee, unflinching and without fear. The Jedi somersaults around the Sith’s crackling red lightsaber. The hero takes a mailed fist to the chin and shrugs it off. Science fiction and fantasy stories are full of exciting, inspiring battles, but how realistic are they? To find out, I asked my friend Daniele Bolelli, martial artist, professor and author of several books.

BRGordon

Anything written by Elizabeth Moon is a good read. Now I get to think about your knitting while...
Séverine

I discovered them via a Robin Hobb Forum, about 5 or 6 years ago I guess. However, I'm thinking...
skyemberr

This sounds like an interesting series and I enjoyed your letter! I crochet, but I get it. Looks...