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Sword Play: The Boyhood Dream

“No! My boys will not play with weapons.”

That’s right, I spoke those words long ago.

Probably when I was a new mom and had only 1 boy so far.

It was back in the days that we had no TV, no guns, and no idea what we were doing.

Fast forward to today.

Ladies, I have 5 boys.

That’s a lot of testosterone!

Boys love to play very differently than you and me. I came to this realization reluctantly, but have finally crossed over to what they call “the other side”.

Why our boys Play with practice swords:

  • Because they are awesome! That’s right. There is an absolute coolness factor that speaks volumes to every single male person that we come in contact with. Swords are just cool.
  • They cannot kill themselves. (Well, I guess they could if they tried hard enough, but these practice swords are not meant to cause mortal wounds.) Just watch boys at play. Every boy needs a sword, even if it is a nerf sword!
  • Hand-Eye Coordination. These swords are meant to be real training swords. They are heavy and are balanced like the swords they resemble. Pretty cool huh?
  • They are learning history. Each of our boys has chosen a different style practice sword. Each is a slightly different length and weight and each has its own history. They boys are delighted to learn about their swords place in history.

Our Safety Rules:

  • Do not kill each other.
  • Never pick up any weapon if your heart is not right. If you are frustrated or angry, you are done for the day. Period. No exceptions.
  • Practice is about discipline. Practice. Practice. Practice. (The Japanese practiced with wooden swords to become expert swordsmen before they would wield a razor sharp blade!)
  • When you get hurt, take a deep breath. If you practice with a sword, your fingers will get hit.
  • Play in slow motion until you master the moves.

Moms, you cannot take the warrior out of your sons. Embrace that.

There is something primal and beautiful about a strong man with a sword or bow.

Think Joshua (Biblical), William Wallace (Braveheart), Legolas (Lord of the Rings).

I want my sons to be like them. Don’t you?

Are you ready to join me as a mom of sword-wielding, arrow shooting, and courageous sons?

Here is how you begin. Click here.

 

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Swords for Boys

Start them off right!

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 Teach them about the armor of God! Ephesians 6:10-18

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We love the Cold Steel practice swords.

Please understand. 
Not everyone can handle the responsibility of a practice sword. 
These are meant as real trainers. Use discretion!

If my husband wasn’t such a Godly man who instills self-control and safety in our boys I would never have been OK advancing past the nerf weapons!

Our boys love these training swords:

  • Hand & a Half
  • 2 Bokkens
  • Training dagger
  • Gladius
  • Chinese Martial Arts Blade

Not quite ready for trainer swords?

Nerf swords are a fun place to begin!


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