Language: What are you talking about--the numbers, fool by Christophe Clugston

Ok, ok,, ok. I got a lot of mail asking me about what language would be good for someone to learn. And the answer depends on a lot of variables: 1) What languages do you already speak? 2) What level of ability to you wish to obtain? 3) Where do you live? Will you use the language on a daily basis? 4) Are you serious about learning a new language? 5) Are you ready for the amount of actual time it will take to hold a real conversation with a normal person on the bus, train, or at a bar?

Now, to clue people into what is important in the World, I have included a link to an article that talks about the WLs. These are the only thing that I am interested in any more. I have studied over 49 languages--but it diminishes my ability on the ones that are more important.

This research was done in the early 90s and it was published in mid 90s so many factors have changed (the numbers for Spanish are off, for example). No matter, this will give you a clear insight into what is going on at there in this big World of Language.

http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/reprints/weber/rep-weber.htm

Secret of Spainish Blades, Swords by Christophe Clugston

Wow, it's been one hot topic over the past few years. In fact, I first thought that the interest in this topic would be huge.

Then after starting to explain the topic to some poeple I got the feeling that it was far too arcane. At the time, Alex was very certain that the information was beyond the interest of the majorityh of people.

I had done a few semianrs about the Spanish Circle School. I had also done personal training covering the blade work. It was impressive with everyone and it really had an impact. But, I felt that it was the type of person that was doing it. It was certainly a very specific niche of fighting.

Man, was I wrong. The general interest in the Spanish Blade Work is overwhelming. It's been hidden for so long--that poeple are ready to be exposed to the best swordsmen in history.

I will be putting out more on this topic.

Here's a group in Spain that are bringing back part of the Blades.