A few like-minded associates and I recently were comparing notes on the historical blade work of some indigenous cultures...

When a subject is near and dear to him, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace has never been shy about speaking his mind.

Vladimir Vasiliev has appeared in Black Belt numerous times, and in 2013 he was the magazine’s Instructor of the Year.

When violence happens, it’s explosive and often catches you off-guard.

I agree with that quote, but when it comes to martial arts, I think it’s only part of the picture.

No matter which category a particular system belongs to, all instructors of these systems teach methods for stopping a blade-wielding psycho

A note on Self Defense. Part 2 of 2 series blog, that speaks about purpose, fear and mindset.

There seems to be a culture of self-defense practitioners and enthusiasts who watch knife-defense videos on YouTube while exclaiming,...

“In order to taste my cup of water, you must first empty your cup. My friend, drop all your preconceived and fixed ideas and be neutral....

In my previous gym, one of my absolute favorite courses were the womens-only classes. Not only did I have a regular group of intelligent,...

The foundation of self-defense traces back to ancient and primal combat forms that emerged independently across the globe. This theory...

Having such a small space, welshers, or those who don't pay back, can really eat into your profit margin. Money isn't free, and those who...

How do you get someone off you, someone who is mounted on you and pounding your face in? Most instructors will have long-winded...

Consider the following: “None of Morihei Ueshiba’s students has reached his level in aikido, and none is likely to.”

So, you’re curious about martial arts for self-defense, huh? It’s a common reason many of us dive into the world of martial arts,...

When you’ve studied the martial arts for half a century; you’ve served as a soldier, a street cop, a SWAT officer, a counterterrorist...

We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...

Even as a child, before I studied martial arts, the subject of self-defense would often come up. Granted, it was the late 70s and early...

“If at first an idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Albert Einstein. I am happy to be alive today to share with all...

Christophe and I were the first two people to enter the movie theater. Before anyone else came into the large room I told my martial arts...

The best defense from an attack, and only way to guarantee your safety, is to avoid it all together without even needing to physically...

“Are you a god?” they asked the Buddha : “No.” “An Angel?” - “No.” “A Saint?” - “No.” “Then what are you?” “I am awake.” We could...

For better or worse, your mind is powerful. It can be the mighty blade which helps you cut through the obstacles of life or it can be the...

I recently had an interview with a European martial arts organization. If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, Europe is not only...