Chicago Combatives

10/16/2026

The arm drag is a super high percentage setup for in-fight weapon access. Drill it until it becomes second nature! ⚔️

09/27/2026

This right here is one of my favorite moments of my entire martial arts career.

In Combatives, there is always talk of “in-fight weapon access” or “earning your draw”.

Drawing my blade from concealment, holding onto the damn thing, trying to land fight, ending blows all while trying to survive Gabe’s relentless ground impound was an amazing learning and testing opportunity.

It also embodies the Dog Brothers ideology of pushing people to brink, but not breaking. Gabe could’ve easily broke my nose with that ground and pound, I could’ve stayed to the face, but we stayed composed and controlled even during intense engagement.

Thanks to Gabriel Ruediger for the epic experience. Amazing opportunity for Dog Brothers to sharpen their skills against someone who is literally world class.

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09/24/2026

Actions shots from my four fights at the Dog Brothers Open Gathering ⚔️

Chain fight with the laughing madman. Double stick with the juggernaut. Shinai with the monkey ninja. Single stick with the wraith (my blows seemed to pass right through him).

Thanks for the dances, guys!

09/04/2026

New Youtube video up! (Yes, I forgot about my Youtube page....)

Straight from the Urban Dojo, here is a short lesson on the reverse...

08/29/2026

A quick lesson on the reverse grip Palisut flow drill, straight from the Urban Dojo.

08/13/2026

A bit of Sumbrada exploration with the crew ⚔️

Stick, blade, range play, disarms, in-fight weapon access, and application, all in a single drill.

08/10/2026

Open Gathering Prep part 2

Two of my other favorite exercise essentials for stick fighters.

Bar hand-walks for developing crazy grip strength.

1/2 body weight single hand kettlebell swings for more grip strength, explosiveness, and anti-rotation core.

08/08/2026

Gathering Prep Part 1.

“Victory lies in the preparation” - Bruce Wayne

2026 Open Gathering prep is in full swing. Dusting off a few of my favorite exercises that every stick fighter should add to their S&C program.

Landmine Rotational Clean and Press. Power generation lies in the transverse plane. This exercise is not only fun and dynamic, but has direct application to the most feared strike in real contact stick fighting: the power backhand.