Category Archives: Silat Knife Drills

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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Chris Parker Teaching Silat Fitrah…

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Brian VanCise

Chris Parker Teaching Silat Fitrah… 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 at: https://instinctiveresponsetrainingstore.ecwid.com/  

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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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Looking Forward To Video Shooting In Maui Soon…

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Brian VanCise

–   The Hawaiian islands are truly one of the worlds special locals.  Some thing about them calls me back time and time again.  Some of it is the feeling when there, some of it is the beauty and a lot … 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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Dan Inosanto Will Be Turning 80 This Year…

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Brian VanCise

Truly one of the most inspiring martial practitioners of his generation.  Dan Inosanto will be turning eighty years old this year!  I first met Guro Dan early on in my training at the second seminar that I attended and I … Continue reading →

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