Levels of situational awareness.

Reality Based Training Knowledge Base Soft Skills to Avoid 90% of Violence

RBT knowledge base soft skills help you avoid violence in an urban setting and requires a blend of awareness, communication skills, and mental preparedness.
Tussey Custom PistolSmith

Damascus Knight .45

Master pistolsmith Terry Tussey presents a sub-Officer's 1911 with seven rounds of payload in a super compact package. Bridging a chasm some 2,000 years wide,...
Police Officer Survival Guide

Police Officer Survival Guide – The California Newhall Incident

On April 5, 1970, the officer survival movement was born out of one of the darkest days in law enforcement's history. In less than...
Tactical Folding Knife

Folding Knives Are A Lethal Force Option

Recently, I spent two days in a fantastic class learning the less than sophisticated art of using a “tactical” folding knife in a potentially...
Minimizing Liabilities of Use of Force

Minimizing Liabilities: Why Policies are Needed

Introduction Police administrators must face the issue of liability and the importance of  minimizing liabilities as part of their responsibilities as the department’s chief. Use...
Wrestling for San Da

Using Wrestling Skills in San Da

San da fighters need to use wrestling skills in San Da. It’s no secret that MMA in the US is dominated by former wrestlers. In fact,...
Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Returning To Classical Kata With Willie Lim

A true understanding of karate is to found by returning to classical kata. Unlike modern karate, it is forms which hold the key to ancient...
Loren Christensen

Control Fear with Knowledge

“I was parked on a side street writing a report when dispatch gave the neighboring car a call in my district. ‘See the bartender...
Stephen Spivey Survival Guide

Self Defense Is Not Rocket Science

Here is a bold statement; self defense is not rocket science. In its most simple form it should be a natural flow of simple...

No Lie Blades: From Martial Artists to Combative Practitioner

I started my martial arts journey at age 15. It was a search for a method of self defense that would be empowering and...
Stephen Spivey Survival Guide

Become A Silverback Gorilla

If you would like to see the epitome of confidence, just click on your TV and watch an animal program featuring a family of...
Chris Thomas

Dancing With The Dark Side

At some point, the true martial artist must come to grips with this messy, brutal reality. I call this "dancing with the dark side." Let...
Best Practices by Amaury Murgado

Best Practices: Dealing With Citizens Complaints

Dealing with Citizen complaints is not always easy, but treating irate citizens with respect and patience can help you stop serious trouble before it...
Iain Abernethy

The Basics of Bunkai – Part 4

Welcome to the fourth part of the basics of bunkai series. "Bunkai" refers to the analysis and the practical application of the techniques of...
Jim Wagner Videos

Tactical Hand Signals Part 1

This video, taught by Sergeant Jim Wagner, is the first of its kind that complies 130 of the most commonly used tactical hand signals...
Ted Gambordella – Fights To Win

10 Things To Be A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 1: Punch Like A...

10 Things You Need To Know To Be A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 1: How To Punch Like A Boxer, Not Like A Karate...