Ninja Gear Review: Cold Steel SRK “Survival Rescue Knife”
- February 16, 2019
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One of the first knife brands that really caught my attention was Cold Steel with their Carbon V lineup. They were affordable enough for …
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Pitch Wood, Fat Wood, or Fat Lighter Fire Starting Applications
- January 15, 2019
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I did a little time in the Scouts when I was young. We were a pretty active troop and we camped out about once …
Dragontail Komodo Tenkara Rod Review
- December 11, 2018
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I don’t really need an excuse or a reason to spend more time in the woods. Particularly on wild mountain streams. But if I …
The Origins of the Modern Ninja Tactics Seminar
- December 7, 2018
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This past weekend we hosted the second of our “Modern Ninja Tactics” Seminars. This type of training is not what the usual traditional martial …
Jiu-Jitsu at Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts
- November 27, 2018
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Jujutsu is the typical American spelling referring to the older Japanese practice of grappling based martial arts. Judo is a sport that is made …
Ninja Festival 38 Review
- November 14, 2018
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Thirty-eight years ago, a pioneering American martial artist created an annual gathering dedicated to sharing the Ninja martial arts secrets that he brought back …
Ninja Gear Review: Vivo Barefoot Tracker FG
- November 14, 2018
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I have a little obsession with boots. I have way more pair than I probably need but I use them all really hard. …
A Weekend with Henry Akins (Seminar at Quest Martial Arts Chandler October 27-28, 2018)
- October 31, 2018
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Pressure and connection. Pressure and connection are two terms that describe attributes that are commonly held in high regard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a …
A Weekend with Roy Dean (Seminar at The Stillness Gym June 30, 2018)
- October 29, 2018
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I have been watching Roy Dean’s jiu-jitsu DVD’s since I was a white belt. Professor Dean is not your typical Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor. In …
What is Tengu Training?
- October 27, 2018
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This weekend was designed to be my ultimate training weekend with my friends. The event isn’t really a seminar. Some material is covered, but …