The Importance of Efficient Breathing in Sword Fighting

Erwan Le Corre is founder of MovNat, "Godfather of Natural Movement" and author of "The Practice of Natural Movement". Erwan holds the US National Record in STA (static apnea) under the CMAS rules and validated by the US Freediving Federation with a 7'08” breath hold. His personal best currently sits at 8'03".

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3:46 "How ought we to breathe?" -Brian Keith

4:49 At Rest Breath Cycle

6:50 "Why is a certain breathing pattern the way it is?" -Erwan Le Corre

9:54 "If your breathing is off, it is going to effect everything." -Erwan Le Corre

20:45 Shallow Blackout

23:46 People in a Real Fight 

27:24 "How much do you value what you say you want?" -Erwan Le Corre

36:37 "Are breath work exercises beneficial to people?" -Erwan Le Corre

38:17 Erythropoiesis

39:29 "Most of the breath work should be done through movement." -Erwan Le Corre

41:06 "What should you do when you feel stressed?" -Erwan Le Corre

44:01 When You're Calm and Focused

48:28 "Just because you breathe more oxygen does not mean you can use more." -Erwan Le Corre

50:15 Oxygen Intake and Oxygen Uptake