What type of knife fighting would you teach for combat? Remember all knives are always loaded, they don’t need to be cocked. A knife used in any way is dangerous. However all things being equal, the quickest way between two points is straight. I instruct double edge straight-line offensive thrusts for combat not slashing. Are […]
This will be the final inclusion in the Applegate connection series. Since the first inclusion of the Applegate connection I have received many inquiries regarding my system and Col Applegate’s close combat systems. I have had many visitors from around the world very interested in the combined skills of Col Applegate and myself and equally […]
I was indeed very privileged to be chosen by Colonel Applegate to share in his life times work. The distance learning was essential with us living in different countries and now in some ways it is proven to be an excellent source of reference. It is not only a source of technical information but also […]
Since the beginning of time man has tried to get faster and stronger. While athletics maintains a considerable profile, especially international meets broadcast on television and the Olympics, the same could not be said for weightlifting and powerlifting. Come every Olympic Games I personally wait patiently for weightlifting events and outside the Olympics regularly scan […]
My good friend Billy Graham a former champion of the boxing ring and legendary motivational speaker has been a lifelong friend of the Oliver family and it was with his help this article was made possible. Billy has kept me informed over the past several years of Steve Oliver's progression in mixed martial arts and […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. I have been told of your connection with Col Applegate and think such an association would make the basis for a […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. After 30 years of training and instructing close combat, including conducting more test phases than I can remember, it is still […]
Free course of instruction, including testing phase, for international (non-Australasian) applicants that meet the criteria. Apply now to go in the draw to win a free position on this very special course. The Todd Group are instructors to the military including regular forces and special operations as well as police close protection and you. The […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. The truth and hard facts when it comes to gender and sexual violence based on the work of a military CQB […]
July 23, 2007 Carl Cestari passed away at New Jersey aged 48 after a long Illness. To his wife Carol and family we convey our sincere condolences. This article is very much a reflection of my association with Carl during my early training years at the School of Self Defense New York. I did not […]