In the winter of 320 AD, Constantine was Emperor of the West and Licinius was Emperor of the East. Licinius, under pressure from Constantine, had agreed to legalize Christianity in his territory, and the two made an alliance (cemented by the marriage of Licinius to Constantia the sister of Constantine), but now Licinius broke the…
The majority of this article is excerpted directly from an article I read approximately 15 years ago. It was written in a local Christian magazine, authored by Tom Terry. It gives a balance perspective on gun ownership and biblical use of force. For the Christian asking about God’s perspective on gun use, the Bible is…
By Steve Baccari Exercise: Tactical pull-ups: overhand thumb-less pull-ups from a dead hang, chin must clear the bar If you are not capable of completing a tactical pull-up, you are not alone. Many people, most of who think they will not have a problem, cannot complete one correctly. If they can complete 1, 2 to…
The following article is a compilation of questions and answers concerning the physical preparation for competitive shooting. Dr. Von Rice gave me permission to share our correspondence with fellow tactical athletes. The training insights are universal and can be applied to physical enhancement for any sport or profession. Dr. Rice: “First let me say thanks…
The purpose of this article is to share a few insights to make some of the basic exercises more fun and challenging. The Two Arm Swing: The two-arm swing is a simple and foundational exercise that can be mastered quickly. Because of it’s simplicity, many people get bored with it or forget it when they…
The Janda sit-up, as demonstrated in Pavel’s Bullet-Proof Abs book and Beyond Crunches video has been a staple exercise for me and the people I train. Ideally, it is best to use the Ab Pavelizer when practicing Janda sit-ups. If you find yourself in a situation where one is not available, don’t panic. In a…
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 Drill 3 Select three different sized kettlebells (i.e. 32kg, 24kg, 16kg). Place them in a row, five feet apart, in descending order (i.e. biggest to smallest). This is a three-part drill. Each part is one…
by Jeff Martone, owner of Tactical Athlete The wrestler’s back bridge is a great total body exercise that builds strength and flexibility. As Steve Baccari says, “It works everything – from your nose to your toes”. The following insights will result in almost instant results (i.e. perfect form) with minimal pain and suffering. What would…
Tight hip flexors, bad backs and obesity are epidemic in the US today. Why? Because we’ve turned into a bunch of lazy lima beans that literally sit around all day. We sit in front of the computer “working”. We sit in front of the “one-eyed brain sucker” (i.e. TV) “relaxing”. We sit while eating, driving,…
The “Original” One Hand Swing by Mark Berry (Editor’s Note: I would like to extend a special thank you to Matt who e-mailed me a copy of Mark Berry’s original exercise description taken from the 1936 The Mark Berry Bar Bell Courses. If you are ever find yourself without your kettlebell, this is a great dumbbell…
