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...
Dancing with Darkness: The Reality of Conflict
Let me continue a bit on the discussion of my last post:
I had an interesting conversation with a member of my group (Kyusho-jitsu Kenkyukai,...
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,...
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...
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...
Wearing Proper Eye Protection: If You Can’t See You Can’t Fight
If you are a police officer or security guard driving around on patrol at night and suddenly a bullet goes through your front windshield,...
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...
Movie Theater Shooting Survival: Small-Arms Attack Defense Training
At midnight on July 20, 212 in Aurora, Colorado James Holmes, 24, slipped into a movie theater, stood in front of the movie screen...
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...
Martial Arts Are About Survival
Here’s a shocker for you … martial arts are about survival. Yep, that’s right. The purpose of martial arts is to have the skill...
Just Go For Center Mass
If you stick to the center mass principle you’ll be a lot more effective because it simplifies target acquisition in your mind, and this...
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...
Fitness For Martial Artists
Many readers have written me in response to "The Link Between Martial Arts and Fitness," and not all of you were complimentary. In particular,...
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...
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...
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...
