HEMA stank is real. In historical European martial arts (HEMA), we sweat in our gear. And sometimes we have to share that gear because it’s pretty expensive for one person.

I'd been holding my sword incorrectly. My wrist was at the wrong angle, and it made my attacks slower. So I'm unlearning how to hold my sword. It's not easy. I have to think about it. It feels wrong. I am really comfortable holding my sword in an inefficient and potentially harmful way. Unlearning is an active way of being that requires conscious effort. And, if I can unlearn, I will be even better. This isn't just about swords, though. I'm constantly unlearning the role th