The OSS and Beyond: How Wild Bill Donovan Helped Shape the CIA
William J. “Wild Bill” Donovan William Joseph Donovan, often referred to as “Wild Bill,” was a pioneering figure in American…
The Art of Perception: Musashi’s Teachings on Situational Awareness
The Miyamoto Musashi Budokan in Ōhara-chō (Mimasaka), Okayama Prefecture, Japan, 利用者:663highland / CC BY 2.5. “Perceive that which cannot be…
The Way is in Training: Embracing Musashi’s Path to Enlightenment
The famous duel between the sword master Miyamoto Musashi (left) and Sasaki Kojiro (Ganryu) at Ganryu-jima island. Yoshifusa Utagawa, 1843.…
Grayl Titanium Ultrapress
I have spent a great deal of time in wilderness areas as a hiker, camper, backpacker, and hunter. This means…
The Pitfall of Single-Minded Strategy: Lessons from Musashi
Portrait of Miyamoto Musashi. Circa before 1645 (Edo Period). Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art. Recently there have been people getting…
Enhancing CQB Training: Bridging the Gaps Between Theory and Reality
Close-quarters battle (CQB) training is one of the most controversial topics in tactical training. It’s a lightning rod for debates,…
Defendu: From the Streets of Shanghai to the Battlefields of WWII
Defendu, also known as the Fairbairn Fighting System or Gutter Fighting, is a contemporary martial art created by William E.…
Benchmade Anonimus Bushcraft Knife
A bushcraft knife is a versatile tool for wilderness survival and outdoor activities. A good bushcraft knife will be built…
The Strategic Genius of Trần Hưng Đạo: Lessons from History
The three watercolor paintings by Đoàn Thành Lộc depict Saint Trần (Grand Prince Hưng Đạo) and his six generals. Photo…