Kobudo Sai Karate w/ Fumio Demura (DVD 7439)

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At the Black Belt offices, we see a ton of knives. Every time a manufacturer releases a new model, we're sent a sample. We know, we know... it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it! As a supplement to the "Best Blades" sidebar in Steven Drape's article "Psychology of the Blade," featured in the September 2010 issue, we offer this video commentary from Black Belt Executive Editor Robert Young regarding the special features on and what he thinks is cool about the seven blades featured in the piece. For more information on the these knives, see the individual Web sites listed.

This overview of systema depicts the genesis and evolution of the Russian martial art from olden times to the current day. Systema is a style of combat and self-defense that has evolved over the course of 10 centuries. It adapts the simple and powerful battle skills of its ancient practitioners for use in modern-world conflicts. Systema was brought out of the Russian Special Operations Units by founders Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev in 1993. Learn more at the official Russian Martial Art site!

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen and Black Belt Executive Editor Robert W. Young discuss the logistics and considerations of civilians carrying concealed weapons such as firearms and pocket knives in hand-to-hand combat.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen and Black Belt Executive Editor Robert W. Young discuss how the LHR Combat Knife, unlike standard knives, can be worn on the front of body armor without danger of enemy acquisition.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen discusses the reasoning for sheaths and holsters, how to train with them and why they are so important on the battlefield.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen explains the purpose and features of the LHR Combat Knife, which he and his colleagues designed for penetration of the heaviest clothing and gear.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen shows you how to stop someone from getting your gun.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen discusses and demonstrates training protocols for assessing the potential for attacks by opponents armed with bladed weapons, and what to do if you find they are, in fact, armed.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) creator Matt Larsen responds to the common question regarding MACP's alleged reliance on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which supposedly makes it impractical for battlefield and/or street combat.