The technique of using a bayonet is a somewhat lost art out of military circles, probably for the obvious reason that it's a bit impractical for civilians. That being said, I'm going to teach you anyway because it's cool and who knows? There could be some cross relevance to it in … [Read more...]
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Anger doesn’t win fights: Learn to lose with your head on straight
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...]
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...]
Put a ring on it: The benefits and detriments of ringed knives
Knives are excellent backup weapons if you’re carrying a pistol. They also make good primary weapons for an everyday carry if you are unable to carry a pistol. Often when traveling abroad, I have found it exponentially easier to obtain a good knife than a reliable (or affordable) … [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...]
The T2 Command Target from Modern Warrior
Incorporating technology into training can be an invaluable means to increase your overall proficiency. Modern Warrior has a new target known as the T2 Command Target. We previously reviewed the T1 target from Modern Warrior and their introduction of the T2 is another step … [Read more...]