Amateur Assassins and the Threat They Impose
This is not a review for the Donnie Yen movie Bodyguards and Assassins; this is an article about amateur assassins and the threat they...
The Basic Butterfly Guard Sweep
The 'basic' butterfly guard sweep is anything but basic. It is an extremely powerful and sophisticated attack that is difficult for your opponent to...
Punching Power
Punching and striking speed are tantamount to success in competition and on the street. But throwing a punch too fast, with no control, will...
The Staff: A Remarkable Weapon
The Staff is a simple, but remarkable weapon.
From humble beginnings the staff has aided mankind throughout history. In many countries, stories have been interwoven...
The Warrior Mindset
When first taking on this article, I thought I had a good grasp on the subject matter, after all, I am a warrior, right?...
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...
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...
Locked and Loaded: Ready to Engage
Get Real: Locked and Loaded
Depending on what a dictionary, search engine, or person has to say, the “Locked and Loaded” quote or saying can...
Know Your Weapons Know Yourself
Following my military career, I served for many years as a law enforcement professional in the southeast part of the United States. I started...
What are the Best Weapons For You?
In the 17th century there was no choice. The island of Okinawa was under Japanese rule and there existed a national ban on weapons....
The Pinan / Heian Series as a Fighting System: Part 1
The Pinan / Heian series are often the first katas taught in the majority of modern dojos. This can lead to the Pinan /...
The Claymore Sword and the Cross
For my 50th birthday I received a Scottish Claymore sword. This sword represents my life: a life of conflict and my Christian faith.
In July...
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...
Isn’t It Time To Get Fit Again?
After spending nine months in the most physiologically loving, friendly environment - your mother’s womb - most of us are born healthy, happy and...
Combat Triage: General Conditioning: Shoulders: Rotator Cuff Strengthening and Injury Prevention
Writing to you straight off the mat every week is wonderful. Each week, my fighters come in with a new problem for me to...
“el Ejemplo Es Mejor Que Las Ordenes”
“el Ejemplo Es Mejor Que Las Ordenes” Refrán Mexicano
Aquella tarde estábamos reunidos para festejar a una maestra. El ambiente
era agradable mientras platicaba con Rosa, alumna...
