I got asked this question the other day by a very close friend of mine I served with and it got me to thinking seriously about my current combative training routine. (and understand when I say “Combative” training routine I am referring to my ENTIRE martial training: Empty Hand, Stick, Knife, Gun.) Now before I…
Category: Combatives
Fighting or Shooting? Which Are You Practicing?
Fighting or Shooting, Which Are You Practicing? Great read. I urge all my readers to take this to Heart. The Life you SAVE could be your own! Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
“Stupid” Hand Shooting Drills
Practicing shooting a pistol with your non-dominant hand (aka weak or stupid hand) is something we all need to practice more often. Why? Well, because Mr. Murphy is always lurking and the chances of something happening out on the street where you are either shot or injured in your dominant shooting hand or arm can…
CQ Impact Weapons: Saps and Jacks
AAR: Point Driven Training – Saps and Jacks 2018 Great AAR of a Class I would like to take soon. Most violent “social” encounters take place at close distances. Regardless if you carry a handgun for self-defense or not, you ALWAYS need to have this type of skill-set in your software toolbox because creating…
Contact Distance Shooting…Rescuing a Friend or Family Member
Contact Distance Shooting…Rescuing a Friend or Family Member Great realistic training scenario every armed citizen needs to mentally and physically prepare for from Greg Ellifritz over at Active Response Training. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Fight Like A Girl and Other Lessons From a Stabbing
Fight Like A Girl And Other Lessons From A Stabbing Really great read for not only Women but also Men; sometimes it pays to analyze and critique an attack like this in terms of what you were taught; what worked, what did not not and what you can do to IMPROVE your odds next…
Self-Defense Skills: Mastering the Shoulder Stop
Self-Defense Skills: Mastering the Shoulder Stop for a Quick Counterattack Mike Janich goes over a simple and effective Counter-attack method to keep you vertical when the shit hits the fan. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Going Grey: Alternatives to Folding Knives with Pocket Clips
Authors Note “Going Grey” will be an ongoing series that deals with How the average civilian joe can be more “Grey Man” in both his mentality, his wardrobe and his weapons load out. Sorry, but it will not be a series of articles on how you old farts can hide your grey hair more effectively,…
Training 101: Staying In Your Lane
STAY IN YOUR LANE – IT’S OKAY TO DO THAT (click on above link to be re-directed to source article.) Awesome advice as the practical civilian operator attempts to navigate the often slippery and confusing slope of finding worthwhile tactical self-defense trainers! Word of advice: Stay away from the guy who teaches “it all”. Find…
Practical Skill Set’s: It’s A Boot Party – How NOT to Become Part of the Boot
GROUND-FIGHTING REALITIES AND HOW NOT TO GET STOMPED INTO A STAIN (click on above title link to be re-directed to source page) More Ground Defense than Ground Fighting by Mike Janich. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!