The Martialist: The Magazine For Those Who Fight Unfairly

“Stay ‘unreasonable.’  If you
don’t like the solutions [available to you], come up with your
own.” 
Dan Webre

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Who Are the “Armchair Martial
Artists?”
By Phil Elmore
Our lead editorial for March takes a hard look at online critics and their
comparative contributions to your needs.  Specifically, how much do those
with the biggest mouths actually create in order to help you?
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The Spyderco WTC Knife
A Review by Lawrence Keeney
A lot of time has passed since September 11, 2001 – and in some ways, no time
has passed at all.  Spyderco memorializes the victims of the most vicious
terrorist attack on American soil with this very special knife, reviewed by
Associate Editor Lawrence Keeney.
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Reviews Section/Archives Page Expanded
By Phil Elmore
The Reviews section has been greatly expanded, as has the Archives page. 
Numerous reviews that would normally be listed separately are now available. 
These include knife reviews from some of the most prominent factories in the
industry, including SOG, Spyderco, and CRKT.  The volume of reviews
constitutes much of this double-sized issue (and perhaps exceeds even a dual
issue).
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Praefoco?
By Danny Rowell
Praefoco is latin for “choke” or “to suffocate.”  In this
thought-provoking piece, Danny provides several reasons why chokes are not a
good idea for “practical” self-defense on “the street.”
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So You Want to be a Writer?
By Tony Manifold
Tony Manifold shares his experiences writing on self-defense issues for his
own website and as a Featured Contributor for The Martialist.
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Pressure Point Fighting
By Danny Rowell
Pressure point fighting is heralded by some, dismissed by others, and
misunderstood by many.  Danny takes a measured look at the practice as
demonstrated by Dave Daniel.  No, Mr. Daniel cannot knock you down
without touching you (nor can anyone unless you’re a willing participant). 
Yes, pressure points are a viable concept when done properly.
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Liuhebafa Five Character Secrets
A Book Review by Danny Rowell
Special Projects Editor Danny Rowell explores the internal Chinese arts while
offering a thorough look at this well-made text.
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Hapkido Hoshinsul
A Video Review by Danny “Spanky” Rowell
Special Projects Editor Danny “Spanky” Rowell takes a look at Alain Burrese’s
video instruction on the art of Hapkido.  Mr. Burrese and his work come
highly recommended by both the publisher of The Martialist and by Mr.
Rowell himself.
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Ten Days to Better Knife Fighting
A Book Review by Phil Elmore
The Martialist evaluates Keith Pascal’s latest e-book, which contains
numerous knife-fighting drills.  You can buy this e-book

here
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