Violence isn’t always about life-or-death situations. Sometimes it’s simpler and more personal. Someone wants to beat you up, rob you, humiliate you. They’re not out to kill you, but … read more

We talk a lot about training, tactics, and gunfighting, but I want to take a moment to draw a line between skill and courage. These two things often get lumped together, especially in the tactical or … read more

You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’ve got nothing to lose!” Society puts that forward as something pretty hardcore like, “Bring it on!” It denotes a certain c … read more

Headlocks are no joke. If you've ever experienced the awkwardness and vulnerability of a guillotine or other headlock positions, you probably understand the importance (and difficulty) of escaping … read more

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teacher and competitor Kenny Kim has seen lives changed through the skills and disciplines of mixed martial arts. Now he's teaching practical combatives on the Warrior Poet So … read more