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Principles of the Clinch

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

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 an endless stream of variations, most named for the part of the world they come from (e.g., the Thai clinch or the Greco-Roman clinch) or the way they…

A Defensive Handgun, Two Magazines, and $1000

January 17, 2013 By Omari Broussard & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

What’s next? Many people who buy a handgun fall into one or more categories: recreation, competition, or self-defense. Normally I find those who buy a gun for recreation or competition understand the budget required to manage their new hobby. But people who buy a handgun for self-defense often aren’t knowledgeable about the associated expenses of…

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.

In Part I of this series, we discussed some of the differences between training for sport MMA and training for real-world violence. Now that the differences, including some of the advantages and disadvantages of each, have been dealt with, let’s look at how to bridge the gap between the two sides. Here are some suggestions…

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 large group insisting “There are…

Games People Play: Fun Shooting Beats No Firearms Training At All

July 13, 2011 By Andy Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

Anyone reading this is likely aware of the need for frequent and realistic firearms training with their defensive firearm. It should also come as no surprise that the vast majority of us simply don’t have the time or resources to train the way we should, as often as we should. Now ask yourself: how many…