Author: WR Mann

In the Batman movies, the general theme was that Gotham (New York City) was under siege by criminal gangs and they were on the verge of taking over the city. Politician’s and the police were helpless and unable to stop them, that was until Batman came to the rescue. However I don’t think we ever … Continue reading “Preparing Yourself For The Zombie Apocalypse”

Training Inasmuch as anyone with absolutely no experience can be deadly with a knife; training how to use one offensively is the best way to know how to defend against one. The goal for defensive knife training IMO is to win the encounter and walk away with your life. The most accessible edged weapons training … Continue reading “An Instructors Guide to teaching Defensive Edged Weapons Tactics to Civilians in Urban Environments – Part II”

The knife is one of mankind’s oldest and most valuable tools. It’s also the weapon of choice for most violent attacks around the world. A close-quarters weapon – it’s easily hidden, silent, and can be instantly deployed and quickly discarded. So why is there such a reluctance for students self-defense and even average citizens to … Continue reading “An Instructors Guide to teaching Defensive Edged Weapons Tactics to Civilians in Urban Environments – Part I”

In Part I we discussed the alarming upsurge of knife violence in First World countries — and the necessity for defensive knife training for the concerned citizen. We also cited a brief review of the historical Western approach to knives and knife-fighting. During the past decade there has been a rising interest in historical European … Continue reading “The Case For Defensive Knife Training in the 21st Century – What You Need To Know Part II”

Whenever new students come to “Defense Science” classes they are usually taken aback by the emphasis on defensive knife training. I remind them that the majority of violent attacks they hear about in the media frequently comes via edged weapons. I also point out that it’s important to know how to use a knife — … Continue reading “The Case For Defensive Knife Training in the 21st Century – What You Need to Know – Part I”