Warrior Awareness: The Killing HandÂ
There is a 90-percent chance that you’re right-handed. I say that because statistics show left-handed people make up approximately..
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Kelly Mccann
- Aug 13
Stop Overcomplicating Combative Techniques, Debunking Dual-Wielding Myths: Why Practical Combat Skills Outshine Trendy Tactics
For seven years, I worked for Guns & Ammo magazine, where I wrote the monthly Personal Security column under the byline Jim Grover...
Mark Hatmaker
- Jun 29
Utility vs. Combat: Tomahawks and Trade Knives
A THOUGHTFUL QUESTION FROM MITCH MITCHELL, AN AFFILIATE COACH OF AMERICAN FRONTIER ROUGH AND TUMBLE, PROMPTED ME TO COMMIT TO PAPER SOME...
RANDY McELWEEÂ
- Jun 27
9 Ways You Can Follow in the Footsteps of the Special Forces!
These tips were culled from the author’s 16 years with the Special Forces and 11 years as a combatives instructor...
Mark Hatmaker
- Jun 26
Weapon Ambidexterity: Vikings, Bushwhackers, and NecessityÂ
Ambidexterity in the empty-hand game may be of little value in the long run...
Kelly Mccann
- Jun 18
The Truth About Countering Edged Weapons
Through- out the European Union, they’re almost epidemic. Even worse, edged weapons used in attacks overseas many times aren’t the 4-inch...
Patrick Vuong
- Apr 30
5 Fighting Fallacies:Â Slicing Through the Myths that Surround Edged-Weapon Defense!
No matter which category a particular system belongs to, all instructors of these systems teach methods for stopping a blade-wielding psycho
George Chung
- Apr 12
Weapon of Choice: Combatives Experts Weigh In
It’s an all-out brawl, no guns allowed, what weapon would you bring to a fight and why? We asked some of the top experts in combatives...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 14, 2023
PART 1: Maori to Martial Arts Master: Q&A Jared Wihongi
Jared Wihongi is a full-time International Close-Quarters Combat (CQC) Instructor. His TRICOM combatives system is an integration of...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 12, 2023
PART 2: Self-Preservation When Facing Armed Combatant: Jared Wihongi
Jared Wihongi breaks down step-by-step how he'd handle an armed combatant: Jared Wihongi is a full-time International Close-Quarters...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 2, 2023
PART 1: World Champion Graciela Casillas on Defending Against Blades and Guns
Undefeated boxer and kickboxer, Graciela is the first athlete male or female to hold 2 world championships in kickboxing and boxing at...
Mark Jacobs
- Oct 1, 2023
Technical Excellence Supports Tactical Preparedness: Gabe White and the Martial Art of Shooting
It's long been a bone of contention within the martial arts world as to whether shooting guns should be considered a true martial art....
Conrad Bui
- Sep 28, 2023
Does Carrying a Weapon Make Sense for Martial Artists?
The world is a dangerous place. But you already know that. As a martial artist, you probably enjoy the physical fitness, the challenge...
Jim Wagner
- Aug 13, 2022
Does This Mean I Can Carry a Concealed Gun?
The best weapon for personal self-defense is a firearm, especially if the bad guys are kicking in your front door to do a home invasion....
Black Belt Team
- Dec 16, 2020
Ninja History 101: Spies and Assassins
As Heichichiro Okuse says, it was cunning and deception that gave the ninja the edge over their enemies. These traits were emphasized and...
Black Belt Team
- Apr 4, 2014
Ninja History 101: Ninjutsu Training
It's a testimonial to the ninja that Japan's 1964 Olympic team seriously considered using a number of ninjutsu training methods. Masaaki...
Black Belt Team
- Mar 6, 2012
Kelly McCann on How Limiting Your Arsenal of Self-Defense Moves Can Actually Improve Your H2HC Skill
I was recently fortunate to train, have dinner with and catch up with two friends who recently returned from Afghanistan. They’re members...
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