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Introduction to Functional Fitness
on Jan 13, 2010
Functional fitness is a term that has been bandied about quite a bit lately. In many circles, it incites images of inflatable balls, balance boards and cable-type machines. However, I will paint a slightly different picture for you. Read More »
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Dare to Know!
on Jan 13, 2010
You may be familiar with an essay that I wrote in 2008 on the topic of Respectful Irreverence as an approach to tactical training topics. I want to explore an underlying theme in more detail, the theme of Sapere Aude, "Dare to Know." Read More »
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The Ten Commandments of Street Survival, Part 1
on Jan 13, 2010
When you begin to approach training as a professional, you need to have some guidelines. As a professional coach, I have spent a great deal of energy trying to help people learn how to learn and develop skills for developing. Over the next three months, Iu2019ll be presenting my Ten Commandments of Street Survival. Read More »
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Martial Blade Concepts
on Jan 13, 2010
The Filipino martial arts have a long tradition of edged-weapon training. In fact, when it comes to skill with small knives, the fighting arts of the Philippines are widely regarded as some of the deadliest and most effective systems ever devised. Read More »
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Don't Bring a Gun to a Knife Fight
on Jan 13, 2010
Since Sean Connery's unforgettable scene in the movie The Untouchables, the concept of "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight" has become almost a cliche in the firearms training world. Read More »
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Dealing with a Gun Shot Wound During Training Class
on Jan 13, 2010
As trainers, operators, Law Enforcement, and civilians operating around firearms it is important that we understand how to respond to a subject who has sustained a gun shot wound (GSW). In the event of a negligent discharge at the range, the medical response to a GSW is very straight forward. Read More »
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Integrating Medical Knowledge Into Combative Wisdom
on Jan 13, 2010
Humans are a unique biological system. When placed in the context of defending itself, a human characteristically attacks and defends itself based on a complicated series of generational learning and unique anatomy and physiological constructs. Read More »
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Getting Students' Attention
on Jan 13, 2010
While preparing a personal safety lecture for a local group, I was looking for an opening that would get everyone's attention. My audience was a group of teen and pre-teen girls and a few parents. The inspiration for the class was the recent abduction and murder of a seven-year-old girl. Being in an upscale community, everyone had the mindset that "those things do not happen here." So my opening question to the group was, "How many registered sex offenders are there within a five-mile radius of here?" Read More »
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