Finally, some research that indicates that it’s not just hocus-pokus when we try to explain that the sword becomes an extension of the body.
From PlayFighting: The Sword Really Is An Extension of Your Arm
A study published recently in the journal Current Biology shows that when you use a tool, your brain incorporates it into your body-plan. The idea of tools being part of your body (especially an expert) is not a new idea. It just never had any evidence from scientific research – until now.
Read the whole article for a discussion of the study, the findings, and what it means for stage combat.
