Combatives

Combatives

Gear

RECOILweb: Concealed Carry Options for Running & Hiking

Gear

RECOILweb: Concealed Carry Options for Running & Hiking

In this article from CONCEALMENT Issue 11, we lay out several options for concealed carry while running, hiking,...

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Gear

Poll: How Do You Carry Your Fixed-Blade Knife?

Gear

Poll: How Do You Carry Your Fixed-Blade Knife?

A knife isn't much good if you can't access it quickly, safely, and...

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Preparation

Making the Cut: Kukri History & Practical Use

Preparation

Making the Cut: Kukri History & Practical Use

As exotic as it looks, the kukri deserves a place (or at least...

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All Combatives Articles

August 4, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Which Martial Arts System is Right for You?

Learning self-defense (armed and unarmed) is highly recommended. But with so many types of martial arts out there, how does one go about finding a…

July 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

A Primer on Pocket Hatchets & Proper Technique

Pocket hatchets may be small in stature, but they make up for it in character. Compact, concealable, and multipurpose — these are valuable cutting tools.

July 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILweb: How to Use Pepper Spray

You can’t shoot every threat you run into. When used correctly, OC spray (aka pepper spray) tends to work very well as a less-lethal self-defense…

July 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: TOPS Operator Seven Knife

TOPS Knives introduced a take on the classic American fighting knife, the Operator Seven. It has a sharp piercing point, fuller, and prominent double guard.

April 2, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Poll: Slingshot vs. Shepherd's Staff Sling

On his YouTube channel, Zachary Fowler came up with a few tests to compare a standard sling, staff sling, and slingshot. Which would you rather…

March 21, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Victim Proof: Defending Against Sexual Assault & Abduction

Women and children are some of the most vulnerable members of society to crimes of sexual assault and abduction. These self-defense techniques can help.

February 4, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: ColonelBlades FullBird+ Knife Combo Kit

Edged-weapon combatives instructor Chad McBroom reviews the ColonelBlades FullBird+ Combo Kit, which includes two knives, two trainers, and two sheaths.

December 10, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Microtech SOCOM Alpha Knife

Chad McBroom of Comprehensive Fighting Systems reviews the Microtech SOCOM Alpha fixed blade, the newest addition to the company's SOCOM knife series.

November 30, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Self-Defense with Flashlights

The latest RECOILtv SHTF/OFFGRID video covers self-defense with flashlights. They're useful as EDC tools and as impact weapons for hammer-fist strikes.