Auditory Footstep Recognition Tradecraft
The tradecraft guide to ‘auditory footstep recognition’; the practice of listening and assessing the sounds of nearby...
CQC
Facing an Enemy With Nothing to Lose
The tradecraft guide to facing an enemy or adversary with a “nothing to lose” mindset. Covert operatives...
Improvised Environmental Weaponology Tactics
Manipulating then wielding your immediate surroundings as situationally improvised tools for combat, self-defense, and tactical advantage. [OPTICS:...
SOG Pentagon FX Covert Blackout Knife: Review
A tradecraft review of the SOG Pentagon FX Covert Blackout. A stealthy and dynamic tactical knife; focusing...
CQC Martial Art of The CIA
A deep dive into Krav Maga, the close quarters combat (CQC) martial art primarily utilized by certain...
Optimizing Your Instincts and Reflexes For CQC / OPS
Reflexes and instincts play a crucial role in close quarters combat and field operations. Covert operatives optimizing...
Neutralizing Opponents Larger/Stronger Than You
The tradecraft close quarters combat guide of techniques for engaging and neutralizing enemy combatants that are physically...
Simultaneously Engaging Multiple Assailants in The Streets
This is a guide on the predictive signs of an imminent attack, how to respond, methods of...
Close Quarters Combat: Situational Awareness
Situational awareness is the second most decisive and advantageous tradecraft element in hand-to-hand, firearm and edged CQC...
3 Best Martial Arts for Self-Defense
When it comes to self-defense, a person’s first line of defense should be situational awareness and avoidance....
Covert CQC Screwdriver
The flathead screwdriver is designed as a single purpose tool, but can be a “multi-tool” for many...
The Difference Between Responding and Reacting in Tactical Situations
In any self-defense or combat offense situation, it’s always important to be able to respond quickly and...