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Iain Abernethy

The Basics of Bunkai – Part 2

In this second article, we'll be looking at the basic application (bunkai) for the knife-hand block or "shuto-uke". As we established in The Basics...
Hank Hayes of No Lie Blades

Using an Assailant’s Aggression to Your Tactical Advantage

In all areas of life where people are involved there is an emotional, mental and physical aspect to it. In a combative encounter we...
Russell Stutely Hidden Secrets

Martial Arts The Hidden Secrets – Making It Work #1

You have to earn the right to land your technique! How do we earn that right? How do we put ourselves in a position...
Vladimir Vasiliev Russian Martial Arts

Stress and Fear Create Tension Limiting Movement

As we know, stress leads to tension in our body. When someone approaches us, we experience displeasure from the possible intrusion of our body...
The Pinan / Heian Series

The Pinan / Heian Kata Series as a Fighting System: Part 3

Welcome to part three of this series of articles. In the first part of this series we looked at the background of the Pinan...
Best Practices by Amaury Murgado

Best Practices: Dealing With Citizens Complaints

Dealing with Citizen complaints is not always easy, but treating irate citizens with respect and patience can help you stop serious trouble before it...
The Pinan / Heian Series

The Pinan / Heian Kata Series as a Fighting System: Part 4

Welcome to part four of this Pinan / Heian Series of articles on the Pinan and Heian katas as a fighting system. In the...
Donald Miskel

Breathing is Fundamental

Of all of the natural body functions breathing is probably the most fundamental. It isn’t something that we do consciously. Breathing has more to...
Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Willie Lim Kata Training is Outside the System

When I was training in TKD I was young and eager, an like so many others, interested only in the free sparring. In my...
The Neglected Aspect of Executive Protection

The Neglected Aspect of Executive Protection

What does a multi-billionaire, an action star, a fashion designer, and the king of Sweden all have in common? They all got a pie...
Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Does Tae Kwon Do Have Locking and Trapping

Have you heard that someone is taking Aikido or Jujitsu to learn locks and traps as there is not much locking and trapping in...
Jim Wagner Videos

Monthly Sniper Qualification for Police and Corrections

This video shows you what most American law enforcement and corrections officers do for sniper qualification on their longgun in order to maintain marksmanship...
Minimizing Liabilities of Use of Force

Minimizing Liabilities: Why Policies are Needed

Introduction Police administrators must face the issue of liability and the importance of  minimizing liabilities as part of their responsibilities as the department’s chief. Use...
Tussey Custom PistolSmith

A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Classic Colt 1911

This is the story of one man's lifetime dream - come true. I finally learned the hard lessons of imperfect tries, and lifted the...
Iain Abernethy

The Basics of Bunkai – Part 4

Welcome to the fourth part of the basics of bunkai series. "Bunkai" refers to the analysis and the practical application of the techniques of...
Jim Wagner: My Self Defense Instructor

Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: Choke Hold Training Dangers

In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner, of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection, discusses choke hold training dangers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhB9gM0kP68&feature=youtu.be SUBJECT: Choke Hold Training Dangers PURPOSE: To...