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Victim Proof: Defending Against Sexual Assault & Abduction

Preparation

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...

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Gear

Review: ColonelBlades FullBird+ Knife Combo Kit

Gear

Review: ColonelBlades FullBird+ Knife Combo Kit

Edged-weapon combatives instructor Chad McBroom reviews the...

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Preparation

RECOILtv: Self-Defense with Flashlights

Preparation

RECOILtv: Self-Defense with Flashlights

The latest RECOILtv SHTF/OFFGRID video covers self-defense with...

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All Martial Arts Articles

November 21, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Real-World Ground Fighting

Michael Janich of Martial Blade Concepts explains why he tries to avoid ground fighting, and what you can do if you end up knocked down…

November 13, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Op-Ed: Teach Your Daughters To Fight Back

In this article, David Reeder emphasizes the importance of teaching your daughters to be willing to use violence and fight back against unwanted touch.

October 11, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Using a Folding Knife for Self-Defense

In this 5-minute clip, edged-weapon combatives expert Michael Janich demonstrates the power of a sharp folding knife for self defense purposes.

September 19, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Learn from this Brutal Mugging

June 7, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

ATM Muggings - Are You Prepared?

In these three videos from Active Self Protection, self-defense expert John Correia analyzes three ATM muggings that resulted in violence. Are you prepared?

May 25, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Self-Defense Kicking Drills and Common Mistakes

A well placed kick can shatter an attacker's knee joint, or burst open a door so you can escape a burning structure. But kicking is…

March 5, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Q&A: Survival Expert Hakim Isler of "Kicking & Screaming"

We talked with expert survivalist and martial arts instructor Hakim Isler about his upcoming appearance on FOX's TV show, "Kicking & Screaming".

February 12, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Tuff Writer Mini-Click Titanium Tactical Pen

In January 2017, the new Tuff Writer Mini-Click Gen 2 launched on Kickstarter. This redesigned tactical pen is available in titanium, brass, and copper.

February 12, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Interview: Jack Roman of Tuff Writer Tactical Pens

During our research on the new Tuff Writer Mini-Click Gen 2, we had the opportunity to interview founder Jack Roman. Here is the uncut transcript.

January 17, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Weapon of Opportunity: Self-Defense with a Baseball Cap

A baseball cap can be used to distract an attacker, block line of sight, or disrupt head movement. Doug Marcaida demonstrates in this self-defense video.