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The UTCP from Tuffwriter. It is a work of art, and can do everything it is supposed to do. I have several of the UCP aluminum versions, as well as several of Tuff Writers Operator Series pens. I was an early funder for the UTCP, and I shot the "teaser" video for Jack. So I am biased. The TiBolt is ...

I have a Delica trainer that has been in use for more than 12 years. Thousands upon thousands of inertial openings with no lock failure. I also own several Endura trainers and newer Delica trainers that all see hard training use. No failures.

I recommend The Spyderco trainers to all of my students ...

The Yojimbo 2 was designed with one purpose in mind. It was designed for personal defense, and for that purpose the tip is thick enough. The knife punctures with almost no resistance, and cuts with constant, if not increasing pressure when drawn or pressured through a target. You may use yours in ...

Hello psycophipps,

Thank you for the kind words concerning the production values of the series. We worked hard on it.

Mike Janich's instruction is first rate (yes I have drunk the Kool-Aid deeply - and a lot of single-malt scotch as well). The system is logical and scalable, and is accessible to ...

Unless you can magically Viagra your thumb into growing,

Thanks for the mental image Mike.

As others have said, the opening is performed with the ring finger. If you are trying to learn the opening, one way to get the mechanics down, is to start with the knife in the open position, put your hand in the position it would be in if you had finished the opening, and then reverse engineer ...

With respect to all,

As regards making a drone from a live blade for training purposes, from an MBC perspective it is not a good idea. You can flatten and round the live blade with great skill, and you will end up with a dangerous training tool. The edge will always be too thin, and as it has been ...

DemSkeetSkeet,

I don't know where your are in Michigan, but there is a full MBC instructor in the Chicago area, and a couple full instructors in the Columbus, OH area.

There is a seminar scheduled September 30 - October 2 in Grove City, OH.

There is also an MBC brother/practitioner who lives west ...

The camp "gifts", for every attendee, included a high tech polo shirt embroidered with the Martial Blade Camp 2011 logo. The Manix 2, laser engraved with the same logo. The choice of an inert Blackhawk training pistol. An MBC challenge coin. A Quickclot Sport. And several other gifts.

Also thanks ...

If you live in the front range, and are curious about the Martial Blade Concepts curriculum, put this seminar on your calendar.

Eric is an excellent instructor and a highly skilled martial artist. He is a long-time private student of Mike Janich and is eminently qualified to teach and share MBC and ...

Hello David,

I am not Mike J., but I have trained with him privately for nearly 11 years. I am also the first person to test for proficiency ( our equivalent of a black belt) in the MBC/CBC system, and the first student to be awarded full instructors credentials in Mike's system. It is safe to say ...

Just the facts.

Mike works on very small batches of these knives, 15 at a time not 50. Mike is not a factory.

I cannot prevent someone from ordering more than one knife at a time. Sorry.

More knives will be coming. There is no fixed schedule for release.

Stay Safe's Twitter feed or Facebook page ...

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A little more perspective.

Qship is my "age and treachery" hero. I have never known a slipperier, smoother player. He was training T'ai Chi, and JKD with the big boys in CA in the early 70's. A very talented and dangerous martial artist.

He also put in more than "time" with Mike Janich. "Q" was ...

With respect to all,

I am reminded again why I don't contribute to internet forums much. Having said that, into the swirling vortex.

None of these comments are addressed to a specific individual, style or system of fighting, or instructor. I am not proselytizing for MBC. These are my opinions ...

Not much of a poster here, but I thought that I would throw my 2 cents in.

A lot of interesting discussion here, but perhaps we are focusing on a specific tool (RGEI knife) and the tactics to support that tool as opposed to the bigger self-defense picture.

First, I am a certified instructor in MBC ...

Best of luck with the seminar Chris. You will rock it!

Mike's schedule is currently very full. We are looking at ways to put on a weekend seminar or two this year in Colorado, but nothing has been firmed up as of yet.

For Colorado residents and those close to Colorado, there are 4 fully certified ...

At 5'2" and maybe 105, "Peaches" could rock me hard with a "split X" block. Truly tough.

She wore the bruises like badges of honor, as I am sure your granddaughter would.

Best,

Mike

2edgesword,

Only recognition where it is due.

I would be a great pleasure to train with your granddaughter at Martial Blade Camp. I hope that you can make it together soon. We had 4 women train with us at camp this year. They rocked - quite literally. The more the merrier!

Having the opportunity ...

2edgesword is a fully certified Martial Blade Concepts instructor under Michael Janich. He is solid martial artist and very good with the material.

It is great to see a teen taking an interest in defensive combat skills. Keep up the good work. And encourage your granddaughter to keep her guard up ...