The sad but true account of a friend and fighter affected by mental illness in his prime that led to his suicide. While it is true that Carlos achieved more than many people do in their long lives and in arenas that test human courage and fortitude to high levels, his life was all too […]
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 just was lucky enough to be shown a glimpse of your phase one DVD from my friend and Boy what […]
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 general aim in military close combat is never to go to the ground in an armed or unarmed combat situation. […]
This is a subject that I have considered for over the last two decades has needed addressing with professional honesty and integrity for the sole purpose of stating the facts and with no hidden agendas or professional envy or jealousy influencing the facts. First let’s begin with the instructors, or are they qualified self defence […]
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. Did Charles Nelson have a rank structure? No not as such, he would give out course completion certificates to students 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. Ground Fighting for sport or as a traditional hobby is very different from military ground combat where the objectives are to […]
The Todd Group celebrated its eightieth anniversary as armed and unarmed combat instruction providers March 24th 2007. The legacy began with Harry Baldock and his entry into self defence and unarmed combat as an instructor back in 1927. Harry immigrated with his family from Great Britian aged five. He first began training in Christchurch in […]
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 only have one arm and want to know what would be best for me to train in for my self-defence? […]
Just released by Paladin Press – Charles Nelson’s School of Self-Defense Red and Gray manuals in one publication. No glitz no glamour just some of Charlie’s skills plain and simple and as it was with the real deal Charlie Nelson and his teachings. Charlie was never a highflying self-promoter or any kind of mass marketing […]
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. No physical aspect is more important in military close combat than stances, guards and footwork. While the best option is if […]