The James Williams-designed Hissatsu folder carries on in locking, folding form what the original Hissatsu fixed blade started. Specifically, these are guardless, needle-tipped fighting knives produced by Columbia River Knife and Tool, based on a design that is in turn based on an original design that was created by Williams and originally marketed as a [...]
If someone had told me a few years ago that out of a western Christian tradition would come a martial art as deep, sophisticated and evolved as the best of the oriental arts I would not have believed them.Yet there is such an art coming out of the ancient Russian culture with deep roots in [...]
I’m writing to thank you for the exceptional two day self defense course that you conducted. It has been two weeks since I took your course and I find myself constantly reviewing the techniques you taught us. In education, a good lesson is one that compels the student to reflect on what was taught over [...]
Nami Ryu: To survive in an era of continuous conflict the Samurai of ancient Japan developed sophisticated techniques of personal combat and strategy.The curriculum covers a wide range of bugei (martial arts), which encompass skills that were once necessary for the Samurai warrior in the performance of his martial duties. This fascinating and functional study [...]
Military: 5 day military courses are designed to meet the requirements of the units mission profile. Contact for specific course information.Military-Specific units and referrals are available that are not publicly posted. We respect the wish for anonymity when requested by units or agencies trained.
Personal Defense: The System of Strategy brings the knowledge of ancient warrior military arts to the modern tactical environment. It offers the highest level of combative training for Law Enforcement and Military applications. Our teaching has a profound impact on operators who are placed in high stress, high performance environments. The training provides superior technical [...]
James Williams new knife/short sword is the perfect tool to compliment the soldier in close quarter battle situations. Without a handgun, soldiers can now deliver immediate devastating and deadly force to an enemy in close quarter battle environments should the need arise. Light for its weight, the Hisshou is strong and fast and can either [...]