Justin White, Author at Personal Defense Network

Principles of the Clinch

July 31, 2013 By Justin White & filed under All Articles, Non-Firearm Defensive Tools.

When dealing with a surprise attack or an over-amorous acquaintance, skill in the clinch is important to personal defense.Whether you’re a serious student of combative arts or just a casual fan of the combat sports, you’ve probably heard the term “clinch.” There seems to be… Read More

Evaluating New Techniques

October 10, 2012 By Justin White & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

We wouldn't allow our toolbox to be a jumble of useless odds and ends. Why should our skillset be treated differently? One of the more popular, though misguided, sayings in combatives training refers to a new technique as “just another tool for your toolbox.” It’s… Read More

Pride and Glory, Life and Limb, Part II: Bridging the Gap Between Competition and Combat

June 20, 2012 By Justin White & filed under All Articles, Non-Firearm Defensive Tools.

Adapting your training to account for what your opponent is likely to be wearing can open up new opportunities and counters. In Part I of this series, we discussed some of the differences between training for sport MMA and training for… Read More

Pride and Glory, Life and Limb Part I: Differences Between Competition and Combat

June 7, 2012 By Justin White & filed under All Articles, Non-Firearm Defensive Tools.

Opinions on training for competition, such as sport Jujitsu or Mixed Martial Arts, versus training for real-world conflict fall over a wide spectrum. On one end is a crowd that advocates “If it won’t work in the cage, it won’t work anywhere,” and at the other extreme is an equally… Read More

Bare-Knuckle Striking: The Issue of Form

March 20, 2012 By Justin White & filed under All Articles, Non-Firearm Defensive Tools.

With the rise of MMA, more people than ever are training with the closed fist. These skills can be just as useful when the gloves come off.Throwing a good punch is a complex process that employs the entire body from the soles of the feet… Read More