The Second Issue of The Martialist Is Coming!

[Phil Elmore]

It features an article on one novice student's search for a Karate dojo, among other things.

The Martialist June 2003 Issue

There are a couple of articles I'm finishing, but for the most part it's done.

 

[Phil Elmore]

I've added the three or so articles that weren't done before -- and I've also added some news, specifically about a knife seminar in New York City on June 22.

 

[Phil Elmore]

Click Here For June 2003

It includes:

NEWS BULLETINS
RealFighting.com's WR has some products and a seminar you should check out.


The Martialist vs. The Pacifist
By David W. Pearson and Phil Elmore
Our monthly feature, in which your editor and his teacher David debate the virtues of martialism versus pacifism.


Road Warrior: Automotive Reality
By The Martialist Staff
Awareness is a critical component of self-defense -- but are you ignoring one of those most real dangers you're likely to face every day? Some hazards await us all if we allow our vigilance to wane, but we're not talking about marauding street toughs or other societal predators.


Self Defense Gear M-Tech Kerambit
A Product Reviw by Phil Elmore
The staff at Self Defense Gear understands "value added" -- and brings you inexpensive gear while understanding how to maximize those offerings.


SWCA Knife Defense Seminar
By Phil Elmore
The chance to train with blades -- albeit made of rubber -- is never one your publisher can turn down. On a recent Saturday, the focus at the Syracuse Wing Chun Academy was knife defense, with no forms and no frills.


Who is Dan Webre?
By The Martialist Staff
At times controversial, always bold, and never boring, Dan Webre and Outlaw Fighting are names you should know if you haven't heard them by now.


My Journey To Karate
By Thom Field
Opinions vary regarding Karate's viability as a "real" self-defense system. The fact remains, however, that Karate is one of the most widely available commercially taught martial arts. It's also one of the first arts of which the novice thinks when he or she gets the idea to "learn self-defense." Thom Field visited three schools in a period of only months trying to find what he wanted in a Karate dojo.


Reality Bites – Hard
By Richard Dimitri
The man behind Senshido offers some of his thoughts on the reality of, well, reality. A worthwhile read, particularly if you enjoy a real-life "war story" or two.


The Before and After Rule
By Tony Manifold
Combatives exponent Tony Manifold discusses defending yourself before and after you must actually defend yourself.


Cane Masters: Basic Foundation and Street Techniques Videos
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
The cane is a versatile weapon. The manufacturers of the excellent Cane Masters canes also produce instructional videos, two of which are reviewed here.


Survival Sheath: Carry Solutions for All
By The Martialist Staff
A knife or other tool is only as good as its carry system. Survival Sheath can turn just about any tool into a system you'll be proud to tote.


Strictly Street Stuff
A Book Review by The Martialist Staff
This short but information-packed book was written by someone who's logged more than a few hours brawling, learning, and surviving.


UC Comfort Holster
By Phil Elmore
Is this the ultimate holster? Well, know -- because there's no such thing. The Under Cover Comfort Holster, however, might be right for you. Come see if it's worth adding to your drawer of rigs, scabbards, and other gun gear.


Crouching Tiger?
A Book Review by Phil Elmore
I liked this book so much I finished it in one sitting. Loren Christensen looks at himself and his past critically, sharing the benefit of his experience and the wisdom of his errors.


First Look: Kali Class Observation
By The Martialist Staff
A photographic first look at a recent Kali class in Syracuse, this article features Sifu Eric Winfree and his students training with sticks and -- yes, really -- sharpened machetes.

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This issue's subscriber content:

Practice for Perfection, Prepare for Disaster
By Tony Manifold

The Road Less Traveled
By Randall "Fury Dragon" Wark

Fight Fire with Fire?
By David W. Pearson

Thinking "Mean" in Street Encounters
By Harvey Moul

Your "Dancing" Looks Foolish
By Keith Pascal

A Statistical Analysis of U.S. Police Officers Killed or Injured by Knives
By Robin Brown

The Microtech UMS
By Lawrence Keeney

What Does True Self-Defense Require?
By Terry Trahan

The Animals of Wing Chun
By Anthony Iglesias

Bo: The Basics of the Staff
By David W. Pearson

 

[moromoro]

great issue, better than the first 1