Martial Arts

During the "Surviving Inside the Kill Zone" class, Ed Calderon told us to construct a deadly improvised weapon from scavenged materials in 5 minutes.

When it comes to self-defense, a smart person learns from their own experiences, and a truly wise one learns from the experiences of others. With…

Jared Wihongi shares a guide on how to convert everyday objects into improvised weapons that can be carried in even the most nonpermissive environments.

Handheld impact tools serve as a less-lethal force-multiplier for self-defense, amplifying the power of punches, hammer-fist strikes, and submission holds.

Combatives instructor Patrick Vuong recently posted a video review of the CRKT Provoke folding karambit, and discussed his thoughts on the pros and cons of…

The 5.11 Tactical "Always Be Ready" (ABR) Academy program includes more than 50 free survival classes in September for National Preparedness Month.

"101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods" by Kevin Estela is separated into 10 sections: fire, shelter, knife, cordage, illumination, navigation, signal and…

We spoke with Patrick Vuong, founder of Tiga Tactics, about how his company trains students to deal with the challenges of defending against a knife…

Patrick Vuong of Tiga Tactics recently started a video series called "Death by Martial Arts Myth," where he addresses self-defense misconceptions.

We recently had an opportunity to talk with Shayne Phelan, a survival instructor at Eagle Ridge Survival in County Wicklow, Ireland.

In 2006, Kim’s world was torn apart. She endured brutal sexual violence at the hands of a stranger in the perceived safety of her own…