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Martial Arts Styles

Studying Multiple Martial Arts

There is a saying - "Beware the man of one book." Homo unius libri, meaning "I fear the man of a single book." I hear...
Donald Miskel

Self Defense vs. Personal Security

For the most part I don’t write on demand and I don’t take requests. I’m a martial art instructor not your local DJ. That...
Get Real with Dan Meadows

Why A Shooters Stance Or Position Is Critical For Self Defense

For over 47 years I have been a student of firearms training. I started shooting and hunting when I was 8 years old. I...

Dont Say There is No Kicking or Punching in Aikido

By Rik Ellis ~ I am a MMA / Cage Fighter trained by Alex Reid and Suleman Raja, but I have a strong background...
Frecuancia Marcial

juego De Manos Es De Villanos

“juego De Manos Es De Villanos” Refrán Mexicano Era día de examen en el Gimnasio de la Federación de Estudiantes de Guadalajara. Antes de iniciarlo me...
Gary Dill Jeet Kune Do

Jeet Kune Do Knock Out Potential: Developing JKD Power in Your Punch

We have all observed students execute a punch or strike but upon contact there was just no impact power. When I was involved in...
Frank Borelli and Borelli Consulting

The Value of Light

In the world of police work there are many tools used to increase the officer's effectiveness and to allow him to operate in environments...
Jim Wagner: My Self Defense Instructor

Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: Throwaway Wallet in a Robbery

In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection discusses the throwaway wallet or using a decoy wallet during a robbery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKkjeSbUNAg SUBJECT:...
Shureido Gi

The Tradition of Folding the Gi

Traditions in every aspect of life are extremely important. They not only give direction to the culture; they uphold the values and reason for...
How to Fold Gi

How to Tie a Martial Arts Belt, Fold a Uniform and Tie Uniform Pants...

Here are videos that will help you learn traditional ways a to tie a martial arts belt and fold a karate gi for different...
How to Spar for the Street

How to Spar for the Street: Part 3

In this series of articles we are discussing how to make your sparring relevant to real situations. As we've discussed in previous articles, the...

6 Points For Firearm Defense

Events of the last several years have finally sent the “wake-up call” to the entire world. The United States begrudgingly joins with many countries...
Jim Wagner Videos

Jim Wagner History: A look Inside Jim’s First School in 1988

The Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection system was officially established on January 21, 2003. However Jim Wagner History: A look Inside Jim's First School...
My Malaysian Masters

My Malaysian Master: Silat Kalam, Silat Tomi, and Kyokushin Karate

The first time I trained in Malaysia was in August of 2009. At that time my Chinese-Malaysian friend, Sheung Di, arrange for me to...
Young Bo Kong

Young Bo Kong on Cutting Down Your Opponent with an Axe Kick

Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Young Bo Kong has been called the fastest kicker alive.  However, even with his speed, this two-time national champion...

NFL Stars Train Tae Kwon Do at Young Brothers Institute

NFL stars train Tae Kwon Do with Young Brothers Institute in Pittsburgh that could resemble an NFL training camp. Some of the most famous...