Category Archives: personal protection

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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Grappling With The Knife

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Brian VanCise

While this appears to be a training video I would always caution anyone grappling in a full on personal protection situation to understand that a weapon could be introduced at any time.  If you are going for an armbar on … Continue reading →

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