Q: How long have you been training and in what disciplines?
All in all for about 15 years. I have trained extensively in Aikido and Systema. Other styles include Nami-Ryu (Samurai Art), Yambashi Ryu (Jiu-Jitsu), Judo, Krav Maga, American Kenpo, Tai-Chi and Yanagi-Ryu (Aiki-Jitsu). I have also been trained in advanced firearms, high level combat techniques […]

As you read this article, or may have read some of the other articles on this site you may think that I am somewhat bitter toward other instructors.  To be truthful the answer is both yes and no.  On the one hand, I am critical of some instructors simply due to the fact they have […]

The passing of knowledge from one generation to another generation has been a tried and true philosophy, especially in the martial arts.  For the record, I am not one of those people who trains under highly skilled instructors only to confiscate and repackage the knowledge they gave freely to me; for my own personal gain.  […]

I recently had a conversation with a chief instructor of a popular self-defense program. For the sake of anonimnity let’s call him Joe. For the record I will not name the program specically and my only comment being the program is nationwide and no doubt has some highly qualified instructors.  Plus I am sure the graduates of these classes […]

Q: Can you tell us more about the Styles you have studied?
Absolutely.  Here is a brief overview of each style and a brief excerpt describing the art. It may be a bit lengthy but it will provide a some comprehensive review. Each excerpt was taken from its respective website.  I really don’t like to type.
Systema: […]

Your home (or your dorm) should be the place where you can go to unwind, chill, kick-back and throw down a few (if you are into that).  Sadly, assaults happen in dorms and off-campus housing all across America.  The focus of this article will be primarily how to keep yourself safe while living off campus […]

Throughout the last few years we have seen a resurgence (of sorts) in the world of Martial Arts led, for the most part, by Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).  MMA can be seen in such programs as UFC, IFC, IFL, Strikeforce or King of the Cage.  These events have become so popular the annual revenue generated […]