Combatives

As the first female reserve graduate of the elite U.S. Army Ranger School Lisa Jaster is living proof that preparation and survival is all about…

Learn the history of a survival knife that traces its history back to WWII-era Marine Corps

Two Person Close Quarters Tactics by Special Tactics provides fundamentals of tactical movement for home and self defense.

College campuses are target-rich environments for criminals and predators. What would you do if you were assaulted as you returned to your car at night?

While most of the population is oblivious to the onset of danger, Yousef Badou knows what to look for. His specialty is calculating risk and…

The Protector Symposium is a conference for security experts, law enforcement, and civilians interested in learning how to better protect themselves and those around them.

A Bowie can vary in size, materials, and blade shape, but we can’t help but feel a twinge of American pride after learning about Bowie…

"On Combat" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is full of experiences relayed to the authors by combat veterans and police officers who survived deadly encounters.

We looked at three subcategories of load-bearing gear — plate carriers, vests, and chest rigs — to discuss each system’s survival pros and cons.

The only way to know the true effectiveness of a self-defense knife is through practice, ideally in the form of sparring with a training partner.

Former OFFGRID editor Patrick Vuong recently interviewed Wihongi regarding his experience as a martial arts instructor and how it applies to real-world combatives.