What’s stopping this from happening to you?
Life comes and goes easier than we like to think. So ask yourself why you’re still alive. Because for most of us, the answer is […]
Which knife should I buy?
There are many lists dealing with what to look for in a knife, and how to use a knife. And you should read them. But […]
“Knee him in the balls” is NOT the basis of fighting skills
“Just knee him in the nuts” is standard advice in the self defense world. Almost every man, woman, and child has heard that one at […]
Self defense against a doctor?
There is evil in the world. Those who think evil doesn’t exist are willing fools. And moral relativists are the disposable pawns of the evil-doers. […]
Knife drills?
While there are a bunch (hundreds, probably thousands), there are 5 that I really like. 3 of them are solo drills. And let’s face it, […]
F#$% that’s a fast draw
And the thread that goes with it: http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?137512-Drawing-the-knife
Knife attacks in South Africa – Case studies
Much of South Africa has knife cultures. So it’s worthwhile knowing how those cultures typically use those knives. Here’s a quick look at a couple […]
Dealing with potential criminals – a refresher
How do you deal with someone trying to get close to you? Someone who might be a criminal, but you can’t tell … yet. Waiting until […]
When to hope … and when to abandon hope
Hope is a beautiful thing. It can keep you alive when nothing else can. Hope has kept shipwrecked sailors alive. It helped prisoners survive the […]
An almost abduction story – child safety principles (plus a new one for me)
I’ve already ranted against Stranger DangerTM. And I’ve written a couple other articles on child safety. But recently I came across a great principle to […]