Hit Your Stride — Instructor Nick
“You’ll hit your stride when you shed the things—and sometimes the people—that cause you to stumble.” Instructor Nick Rule of 3 Martial ArtsTrain the Mind. Strengthen the Body. Free the…
Hold Fast to Your Reason — Instructor Nick
“There will always be an excuse. That’s why you must hold fast to your reason.” Instructor Nick Some days, motivation comes easily. Other days, the excuses arrive first. Your reason…
Sparring Night at Rule of 3 Martial Arts
Our first sparring class was a blast! I’ve got to say, it felt good to strap the gear on and go a round! Next session, we’ll work on our ground…
Before You Scold Someone for Saying “Clip,” Learn the History
Clips and magazines are mechanically different. But manufacturers, veterans, and generations of shooters have used the word clip. Learn the history before judging the person.
Your Keys Can Make a Racket—and Get the Attention Bad Guys Don’t Want
Your car’s panic button is more than a way to find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot. It can create noise, flash lights, attract witnesses, and interrupt someone who…
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".