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The Combative Mindset Part 2
on Nov 30, 2011
Fear is always there, just under the surface, and can manifest in numerous ways. Fear can and has been used as a powerful tool of control by bullies, predators and terrorists. Our own fears can control us without our ever knowing how or why. Why is fear so powerful, and how we can manage it in order to perform better when protecting ourselves, family or others? Read More »
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Movement and Survivability
on Oct 13, 2011
Possessing the ability to move during a reactive incident provides numerous advantages, including escape, getting off the line of attack, opportunity to attain cover or concealment, alteration of one s target profile, achieving a favorable angle of attack, and gaining a time advantage. Read More »
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Making the Thrust
on Oct 13, 2010
Thrusting refers to tactics that involve penetration with the point of a knife. Start with an effective thrust and your chances of making an effective cut increase dramatically. What are the components of a thrust that will cause an immediate physiological stop in your adversary? Read More »
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Firearm Ready Positions
on Aug 17, 2010
A ready position is a position in which the firearm is in hand and you are expecting trouble, moving through a conflicted area, or see the need to be prepared due to situational circumstances. The firearm should be in some type of ready position when not being stored safely, the handgun is out of the holster, or the long gun is off the sling. Read More »
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Making the Cut: Understanding Combative Cutting Dynamics
on Aug 03, 2010
Self-defense is all about stopping power. Regardless of the weapon you use, your ultimate goal is to efficiently and decisively stop your attacker from carrying out his attack. And the less capable the weapon you use, the more skilled you need to be in its application. How do you best employ a small, legally permissible blade to defend yourself? Read More »
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Combative Applications of Competitive Techniques, Part 2
on Jul 07, 2010
In part 1 of this article, I tried to draw correlations between two areas (combative and competitive) in each of the five critical skill sets. My purpose was to outline how techniques used in either area relate, and more importantly how to train them. In this part, I will get into the weeds and discuss training concepts for each skill set. Read More »
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Combative Applications of Competitive Techniques, Part 1
on Jun 23, 2010
I ve often been asked, Does practical shooting under the stress of competition offer training benefit to those who want to use these skills for combative purposes? My answer is a strong yes, and I will break down why in this two-part article. In part 1, I will draw correlations between the two areas (combative and competitive) in each of the five critical skill-sets. Read More »
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Attributes of the Combative Shooter
on Jan 12, 2010
An attribute is defined as a quality, character, characteristic, or property belonging to a person, thing, or group. What are the essential attributes of the combative shooter? In this author's opinion, accuracy and speed do not top the list. Much more important are mental conditioning, efficiency, consistency and practicality. Read More »
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