All too often, we tend to associate anger and aggression with masculinity. It's an excusable mistake, the same hormone cocktail that made me a big, hairy lug also serves as chemical encouragement any time I feel the need to punch my way out of a situation... but if you ask me, a … [Read more...]
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How to throw a punch like a Marine
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program has been the basic hand-to-hand combat system employed by the United States Marine Corps since 2002, and as I've written about in the past, it tends to get dragged through the mud by young guys with limited experience and a lot of bravado. In … [Read more...]
Winning the fight: The biggest, strongest guy in the bar usually isn’t the one you need to worry about
For the security conscious, walking into a crowded bar usually isn't your idea of a good time. Crowds are exceptionally good at concealing threats, and those who have built careers (either legitimate or otherwise) by being a threat know that. These days, I'm a pretty big … [Read more...]
Teaching an old dog new tricks: I may not be the Marine I once was but I’m cool with that
Since becoming a dad, there’s been a running joke among my friends and family about how fatherhood is making me soft. It’s a fair observation to make: I do spend a lot more time watching animated animals sing nursery rhymes now, and words like “cute” and “adorable” are now a part … [Read more...]
Pat McNamara: A gun does not mean that you are armed, Learn to fight
Like many of you do, I was mindlessly scrolling through my social media newsfeed the other day and came across a short and comical video posted by Pat McNamara. Though it was brief, it echoed an important sentiment that isn't discussed as much as it probably should be in … [Read more...]
How to throw a punch like a Marine
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program has been the basic hand-to-hand combat system employed by the United States Marine Corps since 2002, and as I’ve written about in the past, it tends to get dragged through the mud by young guys with limited experience and a lot of bravado. In … [Read more...]
Improvised Weapons: Soft Skills 101
If you are a Digital Nomad, or a frequent flyer, or someone who just eats breakfast with their kid at school you'll likely find yourself disarmed at some point. Metal detectors, pat-downs and more prevent you from carrying a gun, a knife, or even a multi-tool. In this regard, we … [Read more...]