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Suspense and Suspicion:
Politics, Cowardice, and the Herd Mentality Online
By Phil Elmore
Our lead editorial for each issue is usually the Martialist versus
Pacifist dual column, in which we present both sides of the coin that is
Martialism. This issue, however, recent events dictate a slightly
different approach, as this publication takes an explicit stand on certain
issues that affect all online discourse.
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Hung Ga: Explosive Power for Self
Defense
By Phil Elmore
Hung Ga is a Southern Chinese Kung Fu style characterized by low stances and
great power. Recently, The Martialist’s publisher met with Sifu
Sharif Bey, who recently opened the doors of his Hung Ga school in order to
begin taking students from the general public.
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Alain Burrese Seminar: A Report
By Danny “Szczepankiewicz” Rowell
Hapkido practitioner and reality-based self-defense instructor Alain Burrese
recently held a seminar on joint locks attended by The Martialist
reader Danny Rowell.
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Spyderco Ronin
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
Spyderco’s growing line of fixed blades includes the little Ronin, a
delightful neck knife with an impressive pedigree.
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Spectre Products Timber Pig
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
The oddly named Timber Pig is a new knife from a new company made in the
USA and designed by one Carl Patterson, who has loved knives since he was a
kid.
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Bogner Drill Blades Sparring Blade
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
The most popular model manufactured by Bogner Drill Blades, the foam-rubber
sparring blade is a safe, soft alternative for active sparring.
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Camillus CUDA MAXX
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
This Darrel Ralph folder is anything but small and far from politically
correct.
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CRKT Hammond ABC Operator
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
Columbia River Knife and Tool, known for its budget-conscious prices and its
innovative factory collaborations, introduces a versatile blade with a
multiple-carry plastic sheath.
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Smith and Wesson HRT Dagger
A Product Review by Phil Elmore
An unremarkable but quite functional double-edged blade, the S&W HRT
dagger is actually a fairly competent version of this much-copied pattern.
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