Do You Have Bad Intentions?

Jim West was recently at our studio to provide some expert instruction on a few new weapon projects. As expected, we had a great time. Jim has a way of tossing out nuggets of combat wisdom in passing that really stick with you. Here’s one thing he brought up that many of us don’t give enough thought to: Read More

696 Comments

Twitter

Facebook

Google+

Last Resort Knife Sharpening Hack

Easily Sharpen Your Knife Anywhere I’ve got a real quick knife sharping tip for you. Many times you need to touch up the edge on your knife when you aren’t at home and don’t have quick access to a sharpening stone. In those situations, the rounded edge on a car window can actually do a Read More

98 Comments

G+

Wing Tsjun Quick Tip From Tommy Boehlig

Wing Tsjun is a martial art that uses your attacker’s strength against them. It’s an extremely simple concept; especially for beginners. Tommy’s a master at this type of fighting style because he practices daily, but he makes it look so easy because it IS easy! Here’s one of his many quick fighting tips:

No Comments

G+

Jim West Will Be Here To Talk About Knives

Hey, FightFast Hotlist: Our good friend Jim West (official U.S. Special Forces badass) is going to be here in the FightFast studios on August 22 through the 24th. This is going to be fun and instructive as he’ll be fielding questions from our hotlist. We’re concentrating on knives and defending yourself with a blade, but Read More

301 Comments

G+

Mark Hatmaker: Arsenal Tunnel Vision & Building Redundancies

Before we get into the meat of today’s martial thought exercise let’s take a few inventories. In the first inventory I want you to list a minimum of one dozen Designated Weapons, that is devices, gadgets, gear that is acquired, packed, and utilized primarily for self-protection.

No Comments

G+

Improvised Weapons In A Knife Fight

Thousands of assault cases in the US every year involve a deadly weapon. Chances are, if you are attacked, it WILL be with some sort of weapon, too. Counter that with your own. If you aren’t one for carrying a knife or gun, then your keys, cell phone, chap-stick, or whatever is in your pocket Read More

8 Comments

G+