Disposable Heroes
Disposable Heroes by Donavon L Riley The ground upon which we all stand is soaked in the blood of countless generations. It bears witness to recent history’s unending march of…
A Lie Disguised As A Prize
A Lie Disguised As A Prize, by Donavon L Riley The insidious power of deception relies on the creation of false dichotomies. To manipulate the masses, rulers and tyrants do…
The Path of The Wild Man
The Path of The Wild Man by Donavon L Riley “The Wild Man can only come to full life inside when the man has gone through the serious disciplines suggested…
Propaganda & The Warrior-Philosopher
Propaganda & The Warrior-Philosopher by Donavon L Riley Amidst the relentless noise produced by technology, where the ceaseless cycle of political and cultural news events dictate the rhythm of our…
Does The Warrior Still Exist?
Does The Warrior Still Exist? by Donavon L Riley Until recently, it was typical for societies to exalt the warrior class to the apex of their hierarchies. However, today, in…
From Thought to Action: The Power of Visualization
Many elite athletes mentally rehearse everything they do before a competition. It’s a common technique used in sports psychology to enhance focus and performance. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior…
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From Operational Readiness to Catastrophic Injury and Beyond
Guest post by my friend Seb Lavoie When a tactical athlete suffers a catastrophic injury on and off duty, the focus must shift, at least temporarily, from prioritizing operational capacity…
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The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty
The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty by Donavon L Riley The sun hung low over the horizon, casting long shadows across the fields, as I met…
The Resurgence of Bullshit Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as an Anchor
In recent years, the martial arts world has seen a resurgence of dubious and often ineffective martial arts practices, popularly known as “bullshit martial arts.” This phenomenon has been somewhat…
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The Digital Devil at the Heart of the Machine
The Digital Devil at the Heart of the Machine by Donavon L Riley What if the power and authority of political realms was taken captive to the devil? According to…