Katas: Closing the Skill Gap
Although they are often derided by the uninitiated for their perceived lack of practicality, the katas are the key to ensuring karate remains a...
The Basics of Bunkai – Part 6
In this series of articles we've been looking at the basics of "bunkai" (kata application). The purpose of these articles is to introduce the...
There is Nothing Peaceful About the Pinan Kata Series!
In this article I want to challenge some of the commonly held beliefs about the Pinan kata series or the Heian series of kata....
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...
Tactical Hand Signals Part 2
Sergeant 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....
The 7 Keys To Martial Arts Speed
Regardless of your martial arts style or method . . . you cannot apply it unless you can react quickly and respond instantly. Speed...
Neutralizing The Committed Edged Weapons Attack
This interactive training session is written and designed for operators who are in the face of life threatening situations on a daily basis or...
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...
Riding the Strike of the Cobra: The Softer Approach to Blocking
In this series of lessons, we want to explore several advanced principles of soft blocking. The hard approach to blocking is designed to use...
The Other Way of Sanchin Kata
Many karate systems teach the Sanchin kata as an external training method to strength-condition practitioners with a series of breath-controlled tensions. This mainstream understanding...
After Surgery
Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice.
Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but...
Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: Spider Drop
In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner, of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection, discusses using the Spider Drop to safely fall in a tactical manner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4HrgHZmocM
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Combat Triage: General Conditioning: Neck Alignment
The upper triangle of the body consists of the base of the neck, the shoulders and the upper-mid back. If this area is compromised...
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.
si Quieres Vencer, Aprende A Padecer
“si Quieres Vencer, Aprende A Padecer” Refrán Mexicano
Noviembre de 1975. Esa noche la clase apenas iniciaba. Al llegar a las 400 repeticiones de un...
The Best Block is No Block
The best block is no block at all!! With that said, it is well known and documented that if you try to block an...
