Close Quarters Combat

There are two different types of training you must be prepared for in order to become a member of special operations of any b...

The 12 Inch One Punch Knockout!

This weekend I was filming a new DVD for my site at www.CloseQuartersCombat.com on "How To Defeat Larger Attackers".

Amazing Jedi Mind Trick for Self Defense

How you look and act have a huge effect on your chances of being attacked.

A Marine blocks a punch during a martial arts training session. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl Mike Escobar)

Can You Block A Punch?

My first martial arts instructor, Master Ron LeBlanc, had a unique style of teaching how to block a punch...he'd stand you up...

MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout

The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Kinney blocks a bayonet trainer and chokes his opponent, Cpl. Steven Stone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Gerard R. Farao)

Distraction as a Self Defense Tool

We talk so much about the "first strike" as being a punch, palm-heel, knee to the groin, etc...but rarely do people consider...

Halloween Edged Weapon Training?

Halloween stores are a "Close Combat Trainer's" PARADISE when it comes to training for edged weapon defense!

How To Deal With Gangs

This can be a pretty scary situation when you're in an unfamiliar area and are faced with the very real possibility of becomi...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rebecca A. Lamont

Is Your Martial Arts Training BACKWARDS?

I have a problem with "martial arts".

U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Giang Nguyen

Mixed Martial Arts vs. Street Fighting

There's no doubt that mixed martial arts competitors are highly skilled. But how would they fare in a real street fight again...

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