The Best Defense Is A Good Offense
The BTK killer was asked if there was anything that would have made a difference with his victims. He answered, “I guess if they...
The Reality of Combat: Are You Combat Effective?
Let’s be clear about something. Martial arts and armed and unarmed combat aren't the same thing. I’ll probably get a lot of flack from...
The Deification of Dangerous Knife Grips
Have you ever used a hammer, a screwdriver and/or pliers? Is this the way you would normally hold them while working on a task?...
Adding Judo to Your Self-Defense Toolbox Part 1
Judo is arguably the most underrated fight sport for nonweapons self-defense. For years it’s been overshadowed by striking-based martial arts. It wasn’t until the...
Defensive Knives for Urban Environments Part 2
Just because your teacher and your teacher’s teacher have enshrined certain fantasy knife grips doesn’t mean they are safe.
Combat Principles: Beat Anyone in a Fight
Years ago, I was lifting my daughter from the floor. She helped by jumping as I lifted, and our combined energy drove her head...
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...
Chris Thomas: My Approach to Teaching Self Defense
I was reading a military hand-to-hand (H2H) training manual, and recognized that the program had been influenced by the Filipino martial arts. One chapter...
Boxing Self Defense Training
Boxing is an exciting sport where two superb athletes square off in a boxing ring and battle to the limits of human endurance, with...
Defensive Knives for Urban Environments – PART 3
I generally prefer folders to straight blades for defensive knives in urban environments – even though straight blades are more reliable.
Knife Attacks Can Be Sudden
Knife attacks can come on suddenly before you have time to realize it!
*From a recent CCTV video
– An argument on the street starts out...
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,...
Domestic Violence: Battered But Not Beaten
Mixing Jujitsu with your Tae Kwon Do may save your life!
For years Rancella Ferguson ignored her husband’s abusive ways, not seeing it as the...
Life and Death: When Seconds Count
Imagine leaving a party having had too much to drink and suddenly finding yourself attacked by three individuals! It’s a blitz attack in the...
Use Your Eyes to Save Your Assets
Knowing where to look when standing face-to-face with a hostile subject is critical, though it’s rarely addressed in training. This is a glaring omission...
Is Kicking the Knee the Best Defense in a Street Fight?
Dear Michael,
A friend who practices traditional karate recently told me that the best defense in a street fight would be sidekicks to my opponent’s...
