Category Archives: Las Vegas Martial Arts

The Killing Arts

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Brian VanCise

    What are the martial systems designed for? In some people’s minds they are for self improvement, fitness, sports or a way to keep a tradition alive. However, when you look at what they really were primarily designed for … Continue reading →

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What Should I train???

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Brian VanCise

This is something I get asked all the time.  When asked this I always respond back, “what is your goal or purpose for training?” Sometimes I get a confused look because they really haven’t thought this through.  If you just … Continue reading →

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Karambit Training In Las Vegas…

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Brian VanCise

  Ok, I regularly get asked about Karambit training in and around the Las Vegas area.  In IRT everything we do with a blade can and is done with a Karambit.  So it is integral to our skill sets in … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Neck Tie…

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Brian VanCise

Indonesian Neck Tie…. – See You On The Mats! 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 actions. Visit us at: http://www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com Visit our store … Continue reading →

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Combatives At The Las Vegas Martial Arts Academy…

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Brian VanCise

I teach the Combatives class at the Las Vegas Martial Arts Academy.  Real world personal protection skill sets that work for anyone in the military, police, corrections, civilian, etc.  The rules of engagement may change a bit based on what … Continue reading →

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Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight with Steve Tarani

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Brian VanCise

Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight with Steve Tarani   See You On The Mats! 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 actions. … Continue reading →

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