Monthly Archives: November 2017

Real life self defense vs. a machete wielding attacker.  Notice the use of improvised weaponry and how the defender closed at the right moment. Brian R. VanCise Note: This blog is opinion only and neither Instinctive Response Training LLC or … Continue reading →

Here are some videos from Knight Jiujitsu showing a lot of different grappling moves.   Brian R. VanCise Note: This blog is opinion only and neither Instinctive Response Training LLC or Brian R. VanCise are responsible for any third party … Continue reading →

Do not neglect your striking skills.  In a violent encounter striking skills are essential.  They can serve as skills to get you inside to grappling, knock out your opponent, or disengage with your opponent and more.  If you are serious … Continue reading →

If you are a martial practitioner with the goal of having effective personal protection skill sets and you are not exercising you may have a problem!  One of the core components of personal protection skills is being physically fit to … Continue reading →