Two fields often stand out prominently in the vast landscape of self-defense training: firearms training and combatives. While many enthusiasts take the weekend route, perfecting shooting techniques o … read more

Even when things are at their worst (which they're not—yet—of course) there's always plenty to celebrate. Afterall, there's a higher kingdom at work than those we build for ourselves. But it's also … read more

I (John Lovell) love to watch movies, but not simply for entertainment. In fact, I rarely watch movies for their ability to amuse me. I’m more interested in watching thought-provoking movies as an … read more

I (John Lovell) love Christmas and, like most folks, we want to have a great time celebrating this season and to enjoy it as a time that's supposed to be filled with joy. But if we’re really bruta … read more

There’s this trending question popular right now on social media: “How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” And I have to admit, I think about it a fair amount—given its importance to the New T … read more