The Basic Butterfly Guard Sweep
The 'basic' butterfly guard sweep is anything but basic. It is an extremely powerful and sophisticated attack that is difficult for your opponent to...
Martial Arts Strength Training
People involve themselves in the martial arts for any number of reasons. I would like to think that the arts have something for everybody....
A Interview with Mikhail Ryabko About Systema Stick Training
Question to Mikhail: In your opinion, what makes stick a good weapon in Systema Stick Training?
Reply: I like it because it is easy to...
Best Practices: Effective Decision-Making Based on Defining the Problem
Effective decision-making involves starting out with the right mindset.
Decision-making is a basic skill common to all law enforcement officers regardless of position or rank....
Blood Flowing in a Fight is a Real Possibility
Blood running down into the eyes can blind you during a fight. Blood running down over the lips feels disgusting and many fighters dislike...
Bob Chaney Applies the Science of Physics to Fighting
Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Bob Chaney may be one of the best-schooled individuals in the martial arts today. His over all knowledge of...
Kata and Old School Karate
Many of the past masters knew and perfected one, two or a handful of kata. Now many practitioners know (or half know) many kata....
Are Kata Bi-Lateral?
Lately I have been involved in some discussion on why kata (forms) do not appear to be bi-lateral. If you stop and think for...
The Four Stages of Kata Practice
Practically all karateka practice kata; however, most only practice the initial stage and therefore they do not develop a rounded and more complete understanding...
6 Points For Firearm Defense
Events of the last several years have finally sent the “wake-up call” to the entire world. The United States begrudgingly joins with many countries...
Stillness in Combat
In the end, whether you have to discourage a would be predator or combat an attacker mushin, that calm in the face of opposition,...
When Personal Training Gets Too Personal
Women Fall for their Personal Trainers and Here’s Why
What is it that really turns sweaty strength training sessions into steamy afternoon rendezvous? (Read More)
When...
The Staff: A Remarkable Weapon
The Staff is a simple, but remarkable weapon.
From humble beginnings the staff has aided mankind throughout history. In many countries, stories have been interwoven...
Project Prayer Flag and POW Network
When I arrived in California from teaching my Reality-Based Personal Protection courses in Germany last week I had a letter waiting for me at...
When Can You Legally Defend Yourself?
To legally defend yourself, using physical force, 3 elements must be present in order to justify your actions: means, opportunity and intent.
Police Department Knife Regulations and Policy
In today's litigious society no law enforcement agency can afford to overlook the need for administrative and training regulations for any weapon, or potential...
