New Additions to the Mantis Laser Academy
It takes time and practice to become proficient with firearms. It’s an art that must be developed, and no matter how finely tuned a shooter becomes, shooting remains a perishable…
Unlimited Ammo & Range: Setting a Higher Standard
As temperatures rise here in the Valley of the Sun, I often find that outdoor training environments become impractical—and at times unsafe—due to the extreme heat. During these months, a…
Staccato Introduces a New Addition to Its HD 2011 Platform: The Staccato HD C4X
FLORENCE, Texas – (January 19, 2026) – Staccato 2011®, the creator of the 2011® pistol platform, announced at SHOT Show the launch of a new addition to its high-performance Staccato…
MantisX Mastermind Course Offers In-Depth Training for Users
Mantis has introduced the MantisX Mastermind Course, a structured online program designed to help users gain a deeper understanding of the MantisX firearm training system. MantisX is a motion-based training…
Do you “train” like this guy?!?
Here is a short reaction video. Thanks to @knockoutlights for finding this one. A true clown show. Thanks @diogenes_of_aurelius_ for sending it to me and asking for a critique. Enjoy…
USPSA Tips for your first match
Attending your first USPSA match can be a bit intimidating, and the learning curve to understanding the structure can be so steep it becomes a barrier to entry. My hope…
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 on in the world as strategists, but they are usually…
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Combatives and Retention Shooting
Combatives and Retention Shooting Teaching Combatives and Retention Shooting has become the new gold rush. This is the main motivation for my previous article “2020 Combatives Training.” Combatives and Retention…
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…
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…