Be a Moving Target
Everyone knows that shooting a moving target is much harder than a fixed one. It requires additional efforts and skill. Something similar happens in...
How To Use And Control Two Weapons Simultaneously
In the long history of humankind, weapons had one of the most significant roles in the development of man. From the very beginning of...
Scenario Training and Stress in the Training Environment
The modern training arena is becoming more focused on efficiency of skill acquisition. This is primarily due to the increase in the complexity and...
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...
The Basics of Bunkai: Part 5
In this series of articles we've been looking at the basics of "bunkai" (kata application). The purpose of these articles is to introduce the...
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...
High Energy Strikes
High energy strikes must be relaxed and fast. The emphasis has to be on speed. If you double the speed, you will create four...
Developing Speed In the Martial Arts
There are several concepts in the martial arts that are deceptive and often misinterpreted. Things aren't always what they appear to be or what...
The 3 Important Stages of Street Violence
Street violence which can be directly related to the unlawful exercise of physical force is a reality we all live with on a daily...
What are the Best Weapons For You?
In the 17th century there was no choice. The island of Okinawa was under Japanese rule and there existed a national ban on weapons....
Conquering Your Fear of the Dentist with Martial Arts
I’ve been in the martial arts for almost 40 years; got lots of trophies and ribbons, hold a high rank in several styles, and...
Studying Multiple Martial Arts
There is a saying - "Beware the man of one book." Homo unius libri, meaning "I fear the man of a single book."
I hear...
Martial Arts The Hidden Secrets – Making It Work #1
You have to earn the right to land your technique! How do we earn that right? How do we put ourselves in a position...
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...
Custom Kimber Compacts
The virtues of the Government Model .45 have been endlessly chronicled. But as much as we all love the big gun, it remains just...
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,...
