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-Matt
Martial Marksman Drill #2: The Modified Jason Drill
Marksman Drill #2 stems from the work of John Simpson, a sniper instructor and author I've interviewed several times. The goal is using a consistent sized target, 5 shots, and decreasing amounts of time. Let's dig in.
I Did Kettlebell-Only Training for 12 Weeks; Here’s What Happened
I took a training detour away from barbells to focus on nothing but kettlebell work (with a bit of cardio) for 12 weeks. So what did I learn? Did kettlebell-only programming live up to the hype? Do I think it's a good fit for you and other marksmen? Let's dig in.
Maven B.5 18×56 Mil Binoculars Review: My Intro to High End
Today we're looking at a pair of binoculars I've had in my possession for a bit over two months. I've been in the market for a higher end observation tool, be it a spotter or binoculars, and got a chance to look at the Maven B.5 18x56 binoculars first- and man it's a high bar to set for others. Of course, that comes with a premium cost, too. Let's get into the review.
Beginner’s Guide to Building a Competition 22 Rifle
It's no secret that I've been assembling a 22 target rifle suitable for competition and training use. I've been posting articles debating the merits of a competition 22 rifle as a stand-in for larger centerfire rifles when it comes to long-distance training and practice. Well, it's now time to throw back the curtain on what I've built.
How Much Should You Actually Weigh for Martial Success?
In what might be the most controversial post I've ever made, I'm going to tell you about how much you should weigh. In my own quest to figure out a personal journey towards health and performance, I've read a ton of articles, research papers, and training logs. Add to that a healthy dose of self-experimentation. Through all of that, I think I've landed on a formula for figuring out about where someone engaged in a variety of performance activities should be. Let's dig in.
The Giryathlon Race: Demolish Your Weak Points
For this post, I'm drawing from Lebe Stark's recent video introducing a kettlebell race that involves both running and a variety of exercises. Combined together into a single race, I think this one is a serious butt kicker for not just a single event, but as a recurring workout you can build upon over time.
You See Me; and I SAW You
We've talked about several individual weapons for the prepared citizen in Scenario X. Mostly. In this post, Pieter goes through a review of common priorities and advice, and introduces another concept for an individual weapon you might not have considered.
The Everyday Gunslinger: Starting the Path to Pistolero
I've got a bit of a confession to make, and it's embarrassing. I'm not all that great with pistols. I'm not a bad pistol shooter, per se. But on balance, my pistol shooting lags way behind my rifle shooting. I think that's a problem, so let's talk about why I'm going to fix it.
The 200 Rep Kettlebell Snatch Workout
For this challenge workout, we're tackling a classic kettlebell test. The first goal is completing 200 total snatches, but the next level goal is doing it in less than 10 minutes. Let's dig in.
Four Years from Friday: Approaching Your Training Life in Seasons
Let's talk long term. Too many people think that success is just a few weeks or months away, when that is far from the truth. In reality, success is a culmination of long term effort often years in the making. In this piece, I take a little known two day challenge and show you how I would break it down into a series of seasons and blocks that could be repeated over and over again, always driving closer and closer to success.
Workout of the Month: Sandbag Brutality
For June 2024, the workout of the month is a sandbag complex I recently wrote up for myself in my own programming. It's a killer example of "real world" strength and conditioning. Let's dig in.
B&T GHM9, Does it Eat Scorpions? The Raw Truth Review
I started down the, so now let's take a formal review of the gun itself. This is my review of the B&T GHM9. We'll look at what I thought out of the box as well as what I've done to "make it mine" along the way. Buckle up, this is a long one.