The Martialist: The Magazine For Those Who Fight Unfairly

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don’t like the solutions [available to you], come up with your
own.” 
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On the Word “Warrior”
By Phil Elmore
In our lead editorial for this issue, publisher Phil Elmore ponders the nature
of the word “Warrior,” the attitudes of some who see its meaning as more
exclusive than do others, and Paladin Press’ new book, Warriors: On Living
with Courage, Discipline, and Honor.
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Traditionalist Cliquery and Self-Defense
By Phil Elmore
Elitism and snobbery have rendered much of the traditional martial arts
irrelevant to contemporary self-defense.  Recently, respected author and
traditional martial artist Dave Lowry made public comments that epitomize this
unfortunate truth.
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Non-Traditionalist Cliquery and Self-Defense
By Phil Elmore
The insular mindset behind exclusive cliques on the Internet has rendered
irrelevant much of what would otherwise be pragmatic and practical in
contemporary self-defense.  This article is a PDF file excerpted from the
2005 mega-issue, exactly as it appears in the subscriber content. 
(Adobe’s free PDF reader is required to view this file.)
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Fraud in The Martialist!
By Phil Elmore
Can you imagine?  A critic of The Martialist submitted an article
in which he did not believe, specifically to “own” me.  The “ownage” is
on the other… er, whatever appendage bears ownage, in this case – because
the poor fool has managed to create (with some editing) a worthwhile article
despite his intentions.
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The Much-Maligned Mini-Revolver
By Phil Elmore
A lot of people who really should know better incorrectly dismiss the
mini-revolver, North American Arm’s most discreet repeating firearm.  In
this article, Phil Elmore explains why.
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Valois Belt Knife
Review by Phil Elmore
One of the best belt knife designs we’ve seen in a while, this setup from
Valois Knives is both easy to use and very classy in appearance.
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Softwork Interview
By Phil Elmore
Coach Scott Sonnon ruffles more than a few feathers in challenging the
conventional wisdom of the martial arts.  The Martialist may not always
agree with Coach Sonnon’s opinions, but we respect him greatly and

enthusiastically endorse his work.
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Ombu LEDWAVE Tactical Lights
Review by Phil Elmore
The latest budget-friendly tactical lights, imported by Camillus from Spanish
manufacturer Ombu, offer great self-defense packages coupled with decent
LED-driven utility lighting.
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Gerber Infinity Ultra Task (Old)
Review by Phil Elmore
When The Martialist’s reviewing staff first discovered this little
pocket torch, we were impressed.  The flashlight had some minor issues
that have since been corrected in the improved version of the Ultra Task.
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Gerber Infinity Ultra Task (Improved)
Review by Phil Elmore
Imagine the perfect little LED-driven pocket light.  Imagine it had a few
flaws with which you could live, but that you wished were improved.  Now
imagine those improvements were made and the new light is riding in your
pocket.  Stop imagining; that light is the improved Gerber Infinity Ultra
Task.
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Split Second Survival with Larry Wick
Review by Phil Elmore
The Martialist’s review of Larry Wick’s SSS program has been “on the
books” for some time, but bears repeating.
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RAM Instrument LED Conversion Kit
Review by Phil Elmore
This popular kit, sold in conjunction with the tailcap assembly reviewed here,
is not as bright as some replacements for the Minimag’s conventional bulb. 
It is, however, very inexpensive.
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RAM Instrument Tailcap Retrofit
Review by Phil Elmore
The only tailcap switch for the Minimag Martialist staffers have used
(or seen), this one is a low-cost import that greatly improves the torch’s
utility.
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The Martialist’s Archives Page
By Phil Elmore
We were busy catching up with the November, December, and January issues as The
Martialist‘s cast and crew headed into the holidays and then the new year.  Be sure to
check the Archives page for any articles added during this period.
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The Martialist’s Reviews Page
By Phil Elmore
We were busy catching up with the November, December, and January issues as The
Martialist‘s cast and crew headed into the holidays and then the new year.  Be sure to
check the Archives page for any articles added during this period.
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