Self-Defense – For Show or For Go
When delving into the topic of self-defense, one must be able to articulate the goal desired. What is it the instructor wishes to impart...
Stillness in Combat
In the end, whether you have to discourage a would be predator or combat an attacker mushin, that calm in the face of opposition,...
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...
6 Blind Men of Industan
People tend to claim absolute truth based on their limited, subjective experience and so it goes with self-defense… everyone thinks they know the answer.
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...
Mark Shuey Cane Defense: Problem – Solution
Problem: You may not be able to execute intricate martial arts techniques in a fight. Solution: Learn simple moves for defending yourself with a...
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.
Adding Judo to Your Self-Defense Toolbox Part 2
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The Force of Competitive Throws
The Impact of someone being thrown on their head on concrete is far more devastating than the...
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?...
Fifty-Sixth Year Observations: Martial Arts Developed for Self Defense and Combat
Today is October seventeenth, two thousand and thirteen. Today I made sixty six years of age. That means I am no longer young. Actually...
Startle Reflex + Stress Response – Similar but not the Same
Startle reflex and stress response are biological and psychological realities that affect whether you can access their physical skills in a real-life encounter.
Defensive Knives for Urban Environments – Part 5
Today’s FMA maintains its traditional weapons-based foundation while adapting to modern training methods and competitive formats.
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,...
How to Spar for the Street: Part 2
In this How to Spar for the Street series of articles we are discussing how to make your sparring relevant to real situations. 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.
How to Spar for the Street: Part 3
In this series of articles we are discussing how to make your sparring relevant to real situations. As we've discussed in previous articles, the...
