History of the Nunchaku
To explaining the origin of the nunchaku, we must look at different historical paths including ancient history and old stories and tales. With the...
History of the Sai
Sai is a metal weapon and belongs to a type of dagger which is usually used in pairs, each hand using one. It is...
LOD Precision Marksman Sniper Rifle 1
The Man And His Mission
My first encounter with Billy Martin, President of LOD Training Associates and inventor and designer of the LOD Precision Marksman Sniper...
Croatian Soldiers and the Invention of the Necktie
Old history books share that it was a cravat that became the symbol of a small European nation and its beauty soon won over...
How to Properly Hold a Knife for Self-Defense and Military Applications – Part 2
For too long Asian and Western knife aficionados have too eagerly advocated many knife grips that are questionable and even dangerous.
What is the Best Knife Grip for Combat?
“What is the best knife grip for combat?”
I get asked that question a lot at seminars. I usually respond by saying “Well, show me...
Accuracy Capabilities of a Modern Sniper System 3
This is the final chapter dealing with the evaluation of L.O.D. Training Associates: a total sniper, equipment, and training system, developed by Mr. Billy...
Shuriken Throwing: Forensics
One of the best-known weapons in the martial arts is the shuriken.
Historical accounts of shuriken throwing can be found in Japanese martial arts history....
The Case For Defensive Knife Training Part 1
Whenever new students come to Defense Science classes they are usually taken aback by the emphasis on defensive knife training. I remind them that...
Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal
When even a Black Belt isn't enough . . . The Custom Pistols of Steven Seagal
Believe it or not, there are still a lot...
How to Properly Hold a Knife for Self-Defense and Military Applications – Part 1
Of the innumerable knife concepts and maneuvers that I consider unsound, the most egregious of these are the unsafe knife grips that abound.
LOD Precision Marksman Sniper Rifle 2
The Accuracy Tests
In Part 1 of this series, LOD President. Billy Martin, spent considerable time with me, familiarizing me with his equipment, getting in some...
NA MEA KAUA HAWAI’I – The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War
Hawaiian weapons were carved out of Koa wood. Clubs were often inlaid with shell or bone for decoration. In some cases like the Hawaiian...
An Instructors Guide to Teaching Knife Defense to Civilians Part One
The knife is one of mankind’s oldest and most valuable tools. It’s also the weapon of choice for most violent attacks around the world....
How To Buy A Sword Part 1
The number one question you need to decide is, "What do you want the sword for?" Do you want to use it for a...
Stealth .45 ACP Compensators
I don't like compensators. To my traditionalist's eye, they are funny-looking contraptions better suited to imaginary guns in Star Wars movies. Real men all...
