Developing Muscle Tissue For High Intensity Performance
It is essential that you follow a scientifically developed training program that aids in developing explosive muscle tissue to perform at high intensity levels...
Stripes and Bars: Self-discipline
NOT TOO LONG AGO, I was asked to identify the one leadership characteristic that rises above all others as the most important. Though I...
Work Against Multiple Opponents
Work against multiple opponents is challenging both psychologically and physically.
In Systema, there are a number of simple things to understand and practice to help...
Fuydoshin and Zanshin
After reviewing an article I had previously written ("What Does a Black Belt Mean?"), one of my seniors in the SMAA that I highly...
Traditional Martial Arts and Combatives
"A knight in shining armor is a man who has never had his metal truly tested" ~ Unknown
In a forthcoming DVD produced in conjunction...
Streetwise Knife Fighting
In the world of knife fighting there is an unspoken rule. Go in, cut and get out unscathed. It is that simple, but we...
10 Things To Be A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 2: Kick Like A...
10 Things you need to know to be a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 2: how to kick like a Kick Boxer or Tae...
Punching Power
Punching and striking speed are tantamount to success in competition and on the street. But throwing a punch too fast, with no control, will...
The Winning Edge: One Stance, Three Uses
If you sit around chatting with instructors who teach in law enforcement, you will find a great deal of diversity on any training topic...
Redundancy: The Secret to Idiot-Proofing Your Martial Art
The secret to idiot proofing your martial art lies in learning Pressure Point Techniques.
Among the most important elements of the traditional martial arts are...
Katas: Closing the Skill Gap
Although they are often derided by the uninitiated for their perceived lack of practicality, the katas are the key to ensuring karate remains a...
Blocks in Martial Arts are Strikes
I recently was explaining our concepts to a man who had been training at a local martial arts school. It was almost as if...
10 Things To Be A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 4: Ground Jiu Jitsu...
10 Things You Need To Know To Be A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 4: How To Do Ground Jiu jitsu Without A Gi.
Everyone knows...
Police Officer Survival Guide – Where Crooks Get Guns
A year long study was made by the Dallas Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in which recovered guns that...
Reflections on No-Touch Knockout Techniques
Chris Thomas discusses his personal experiences with the controversial no-touch technique often referred to as the no-touch knockout.
Chris Thomas is a master instructor of...
We Still Can: Fitness Over 50
Mike "D," in his 70s, will show you 1. Waking Up Wellness 2. Breakfast Beautifier Drink 3. Morning Magic Warm Up. Produced by Jim...
