Redundancy in Martial Arts Techniques Makes for Success in a Fight
Back in 1997, DKI member and physician Chaz Terry helped set up a small investigatory study of pressure point techniques which was conducted at...
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...
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...
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...
Systema Fist Walking Drills Help Improve Striking
Many factors prevent you from delivering strong and precise strikes. One of the main factors is the fear of hurting yourself, it maybe an...
Why We Train: Preparing for Street Survival
Throughout my fifty plus years in the martial arts, nearly forty in law enforcement, and twenty years in the military the topic of training...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Chuck Merriman on Kata and the Meaning of Bunkai
"The kata are the essence of karate; without them karate would be the mere learning of various fighting and self-defense techniques, expressing nothing and...
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.
Best Practices: Critical Incident Delegation And Documentation
Critical incident delegation and documentation is as important as as the tactical side of an operation and Amaury Murgado explains how it will help...
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...
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,...
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...
