Reading the Knife: How the Attacker’s Blade Position Changes Your Defense
When someone presents a knife, the question is not just, “Where is the blade?” The better question is: Why is the blade there, and what problem does that create for…
Rule of 3 Martial Arts Push/Fall Defense Program
Being pushed, tripped, or knocked down can be scary. It happens fast, and most people do not know what to do once they hit the ground. The Rule of 3 Martial…
🐍 Anaconda vs D’Arce: the Head‑and‑Arm Choke Showdown 🥋
These two are close cousins: front headlock / head‑and‑arm “arm triangle” chokes that use your opponent’s shoulder + your arm to squeeze the neck (mostly a blood choke when done right). The one‑sentence difference…
Nunchucks or nunchaku?
Is it "nunchucks" or "nunchaku". “Nunchucks" is an English, informal variation of the Japanese term "nunchaku".
What Does Your Every Day Carry Look Like?
Everyday Carry: Building Your Kit Around the Rule of 3 When it comes to Everyday Carry (EDC), simplicity and readiness go hand in hand. The “Rule of 3” is a…
Pressure Testing
When it comes to the most dangerous situations and the techniques meant to save your life you need to pressure test them. Below is a demo of a scenario and…