Fellow Kali practitioners would agree if they got hands-on: The Banyal from Traditional Filipino Weapons is a killer. I enjoyed using it to hack up cardboard and 2x2s for my review in RECOIL (Official). It would make short work of zombies or thick vegetation. #kali #fma #shortsword

My friends ask me why I carry a flashlight? Then inevitably someone asks to use it. Flashlights make excellent improvised weapons. Whether you're a prepper, police officer, or pizza delivery dude, a handheld torch can help in many ways. #flashlight #edc #combatives #selfdefense

I grew up on a steady diet of kung fu movies as a kid. So the jian (double-edged straight sword) always has a special place in my heart. CAS Iberia let me review this in RECOIL (Official), and it's lightyears better than most of the Chinese swords I've played with. #sword #kungfu #blade

I've always been more ninja than samurai but, man, is the Mizutori Katana from @coldsteelknives impressive. The 1095 high-carbon steel blade is razor sharp with gorgeous harmon. My full review is in the current issue of RECOIL (Official). #coldsteelknives #katana #samuraisword

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Girls kick butt in Martial Arts! #martialartsarlington #arlingtontx #blackbeltlife #blackbelt #karate #arlingtonmartialarts #cornerstonemartialarts

I believe in recycling, so I'm impressed by this fixed blade. It's crafted from a repurposed file, mated to Micarta scales, and nicely balanced. #fixedblade #fileknife #customknife #knife

This ginunting trainer from Keen Edge Knives is an accurate replica of the iconic Philipine short sword. It's got fantastic weight and balance. Plus it has Keen Edge's Change-A-Blade fan tail handle, which lets you swap in other training blades. #ginunting #shortsword #kali

This past weekend I got flipped on my ass, punched in the jaw, hit in the spine, and had my neck cranked and my elbow hyperextended. Best time of my life! I'm always blown away by the deadly stuff I learn when I attend the annual Silat Serak Symposium. #silat #serak #selfdefense

Stumbled across a mini fair while exploring downtown Denver last week and spotted this fixed blade made from a repurposed wrench. #throwbackthurs #fixedblade #fixedblades #multitool #multitools #smallknife #handmadeblades #customknife #16thstreetmall #downtowndenver

This used to be a rail spike. Now it's a pretty badass fixed blade. #fixedblade #fixedbladefriday #fixedblades #uniqueknives #repurposedknife #knifelover #knifefanatic #knifephoto #knifeaddict #knifelifestyle #knifelife #custommadeknife

The Du Hoc from CRKT OFFICIAL. Easily one of the biggest karambits I've had the pleasure of reviewing. #crkt #crktknives #duhoc #karambit #silat #kali #edgedweapon

I know this is not a stabby, slashy, or bang-bangy tool, but I think the Burnable Business Card from @WazooSurvival is dang cool. It fits in your wallet until you need to transform it into a kindling fire lay during a survival situation. #wazoosurvival #pocketpreps #survivalism

What a great way to start the week. I'm honored to have my old publication feature me above the fold yesterday on its website for a Q&A about my new combatives company. If you haven't read it yet, go to offgridweb.com to learn more about why I created Tiga Tactics.

Made a pitstop at the 7 Magic Mountains driving from Vegas this past weekend. Was pretty unimpressed by this artwork in the Mojave, so I "kicked it up" a notch. I love art, but it's just boulders stacked up and painted gaudy colors. 📷: uv89 #sidekick #martialarts #boringart

I'm excited to name Dr. Conrad Bui as Director of Curriculum of my combatives company Tiga Tactics. His 30+ years of martial arts experience will sharpen our self-defense programs to be the most street effective knowledge available today. #combatives #selfdefence #SelfDefense

Check out this video we just posted that breaks down one of the most dynamic submissions in recent #UFC history. #mma #bjj #heelhook #ryanhall #bjpenn

#throwbackthursday I had the unique honor of helping Jared Wihongi work some knife, stick, and gun combatives in a private training session last week with Lyoto Machida and Chinzo Machida. Here's a brief breakdown of some concepts we practiced. 🎵: Draykh Xero

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