Boxing, Sambo and Mud Fighting . . .
This incident took place when I was 14 years of age.
I grew up in Tver, a fairly tough industrial city, 2 hours North of...
Seven Signs of Terrorism
A terrorist car bomb and a suicide bomber right in the middle of Stockholm with the sole purpose of killing Christmas shoppers. Many thought...
Defense Theory: Street Effective Practice
One of the major factors that distinguish "realistic" fighting systems from more traditional styles, is in the close simulation of a "live" combat situation...
Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: Terrorist Hand Grenade Survival Technique
In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection discusses a terrorist hand grenade survival technique.
SUBJECT: Hand Grenade /...
Jim Wagner Television: Sweden
Jim Wagner worked in Stockholm, Sweden on the popular 2007 television series YIPPE KI-YAY, starring Musse Hasselvall and Jarmo Ek, as a martial arts...
The Claymore Sword and the Cross
For my 50th birthday I received a Scottish Claymore sword. This sword represents my life: a life of conflict and my Christian faith.
In July...
Control Tension with Systema Conditioning
In Systema conditioning, we try to create all the exercises so that they lead us directly into the highest levels of fighting skill. Training...
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...
Tense Shoulders – The Bigger Picture
When I observe students in class, at seminars, or when I evaluate instructors through the Systema Video Program (SVP), I see one most common...
Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: Playground Booby Traps
In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner, of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection, discusses play ground booby traps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1G1KpQe6ZM
SUBJECT: Playground Booby Traps
PURPOSE: To teach...
The Right Response to a Ground Attack
Imagine that an unarmed person has mounted you, he is sitting on your stomach as you lay flat on your back, and he is...
Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: The Will To Survive Drill
In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner, of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection, discusses his will to survive drill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVG84TxvsIU
SUBJECT: The Will To Survive
PURPOSE:...
A to Z Training Concept
Unlike traditional-based or sport-based martial arts, one of the most important components of the reality-based martial arts is the concept of "A to Z...
Tactical Hand Signals Part 3
Jim Wagner will teach you step-by-step tactical hand signals grouped into categories for ACTION, OBJECTS, NUMBERS, and AIR OPERATIONS.
Copyright 2000 Jim Wagner. All rights...
Child Stranger Abduction
There are many types of criminals who do a wide variety of crimes and there are different types of abductors involved in child stranger...
We Still Can: Fitness Over 50
Mike "D," in his 70s, will show you 1. Waking Up Wellness 2. Breakfast Beautifier Drink 3. Morning Magic Warm Up. Produced by Jim...
