Martial Arts and Self-Defense Blog by Wim Demeere | Techniques, Books, Podcasts
Here’s another look at an older review: "Put ‘em down, Take ‘em out ! Knife fighting techniques from Folsom prison" by Don Pentecost. I re-read this book and only slightly added things to the review. Knife fighting has been a topic of debate for a … [Continue reading]
In the post about visiting another martial arts school, we looked at some do’s and don’ts for just that. Now let’s take the next step and see what happens once you enroll or start training at a new martial arts school. We’ll make a couple … [Continue reading]
A member posted his story of visiting another martial arts school on a forum I visit. He speaks of asking the teacher a question, only to get attacked as an answer. He didn’t understand the teacher’s reaction and asked if other members had … [Continue reading]
Here's the second part of the interview with Rory Miller. Enjoy! Q: You worked as a corrections officer for a long time. Why did you decide to take on that job? A: Uh, just married and a baby on the way and I desperately needed a real job. It … [Continue reading]
Rory Miller is a former corrections officer and author of the acclaimed book "Meditations on Violence". In it he explains his views on violence and training to prepare for it in detail. It's a great read, packed with solid information and on my … [Continue reading]
