Why We Train: Preparing for Street Survival
Throughout my fifty plus years in the martial arts, nearly forty in law enforcement, and twenty years in the military the topic of training...
The Importance of Pre-Conflict Skills for Knife Defense – Part 1
Reaction times in knife defense will differ with distance, but good news is many individuals can improve their reaction times with practice.
It’s All About Revenge For Gangs
One of the few absolutes in the world of street gangs is that when there is a gang-involved drive-by shooting, street brawl, or school...
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?...
The Discrepancy Between Martial Arts and Increasing Street Violence
There is a stark difference between the perceived effectiveness of martial arts/fight sports, in handling violent encounters and the reality of street violence.
Knife Attacks From Around The World
Not all knife attacks are the same. Unfortunately, you would never reach that conclusion by observing the way most martial arts instructors teach their...
Is Your Coach Destroying Your Confidence?
“Confidence is an unconditional state in which you simply possess an unwavering state of mind that needs no reference point. There is no room...
Kata: Why Bother
There are many differing views on the value of kata. Kata is regarded by some to be the very 'soul' of the martial arts....
The Basics of Bunkai – Part 3
In this series of articles we are exploring the basics of bunkai or kata application. The aim of these articles is to open up...
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...
A Interview with Mikhail Ryabko About Systema Stick Training
Question to Mikhail: In your opinion, what makes stick a good weapon in Systema Stick Training?
Reply: I like it because it is easy to...
Best Practices: Responding vs Reacting
At face value, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the words responding and reacting. However, if you take a moment to look...
Life In A Day – A Survival Attitude
No matter how much training you have, without a survival attitude, you may not survive an attack.
She was a hard working woman, and a...
Sun Tzu A 21st-Century Warrior
Ancient Chinese military strategy evolved over thousands of years of conflict. As commanders rose and fell, the heart of their philosophies were saved for...
Law Enforcement Training and Use of Force
Introduction
Police officers must use force when placing uncooperative subjects under arrest, as well as during situations of unrest (e.g. riots, protests where property is...
Nunchaku
Since Bruce Lee exposed the wider world to the humble nunchaku, a whole industry has developed around this much misrepresented weapon. Unfortunately this industry,...
