Do women hate self-defense? Why are there so few women in martial arts compared to men? And what's wrong with the women's self-defense industry? Phil Elmore offers his opinions on this topic, as spurred by feedback from listeners to this podcast. https://linktr.ee/philelmore | #selfdefense #selfdefensetips #selfdefensekeychain…

Phil Elmore offers some topics from his book, "People Who Carry Tactical Pens Can't Fight (And Other Dumb Things People Say About Self-Defense)" and explains why you should NEVER follow this advice. https://linktr.ee/philelmore #selfdefense #selfdefensetips #philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore explains why there are a LOT of people out there who want to constrain who self-defense is for (because it makes them feel special to do so). This was an experimental livestream done with OBS on our newly monetized YouTube channel for The Martialist. Future streams will be a little more produced. https://linktr.ee/philelmore | #philelmo…

Ryan Carson was a leftist activist who got himself stabbed to death through a series of bad decisions, all of them preventable with just a little self-defense training. But defeatists have pounced on this incident to intone sonorously that "knife defense is impossible!" and knives are the scariest, most sinister things in the universe. While knives…

Phil Elmore's Customer Service videos are some of his most popular posts. In this episode of the podcast, Phil recounts his top 5 customer service horror stories. Specifically, Phil ranks the top 5 weirdos who have ordered, or tried to order, from his online store... and why these people are too stupid even to own knives, much less shop for custom …

Phil Elmore describes a recent social media interaction that illustrates everything that's wrong with some knife clubs online. And no, this post isn't about you (see Rule #1). https://linktr.ee/philelmore #toughguy #toughguys #philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Ninja Ron Collins has been around the online martial arts world since the late 1990s. It appears that Ron, a convicted felon, is finally out of the halfway house to which e was mandated. Phil Elmore offers an update and then explores the notion of coping using the martial arts as a means of evading reality. https://linktr.ee/philelmore #philelmore …

Phil Elmore highlights some more of the stupider martial arts comments made on The Martialist's YouTube channel. https://linktr.ee/philelmore #hatersgonnahate #hatemailBởi Phil Elmore

Too many people think telling you just to "run away" from an altercation is insightful self-defense instruction. It's not, for several reasons. In this episode, self-defense expert Phil Elmore explains why telling people to run away is stupid self-defense advice. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Ever been challenged to a fight? It happens a lot in the martail arts world, but almost never comes to fruition. If you're thinking of accepting a fight challenge, here are some red flags to consider. Phil Elmore uses a recent fight challenge of his own to explain why you might (or might not) be safe to say "yes" to some random gong sao. https://li…

The Americanized tanto, arguably, was popularized by Cold Steel. Very much a product of the 1980s ninja boom, this easy-to-manufacture blade style remains with us today, now synonymous with certain martial arts circles. But while plenty of people love it, plenty of people also hate it. The Martial Arts Podcast's Phil Elmore explores why this misund…

What is TOLPAR? This Russian Knife Fighting system has distinct tenets and principles, but seems to have been popular only around 2011-2014. If you have any information on TOLPAR, please leave a comment wherever you're listening to this. https://linktr.ee/philelmore #tolpar #russian #martialarts #knifefighting #philelmore…

Phil Elmore looks at why the mentally ill shouldn't teach martial arts... and explains why the problem is much, much worse than you might think. https://linktr.ee/philelmore #selfdefense #selfdefensetips #martialartsBởi Phil Elmore

13 years after I first wrote an article on 52 Blocks or "Jailhouse Rock," people are still complaining about my opinion. At least one practitioner of 52 Blocks has claimed that criticism of the system is inherently, and by definition, racist. I have a problem with that (and a few other things as well). Find out why in this episode of The Martial Ar…

Phil Elmore takes a long, hard look at Piper Knife Fighting, one of several modern "knife cults" offering self-defense instruction today. #piper #piperknife #libre #librefighting #medusa #medusaedgedweapons https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore looks at the disservice done to the EDC community when members of it employ clickbait hyperbole, mythology, and other sensationalism while describing knives they don't really understand. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore announces the book "Street People Strategies" while explaining the problem of misplaced compassion, which causes a lot of otherwise smart people to make stupid decisions where self-defense is concerned. Get your copy of "Street People Strategies" at https://a.co/d/a7PPirc .Bởi Phil Elmore

Training, training, training: We all talk about it when it comes to martial arts, self-defense, tactical firearms, etc. But are you bringing the right attitude to your training class? Phil Elmore looks at the right way and the wrong way to approach seminars, courses, and even your regular instructor-led training. https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Phil Elmore looks at a number of "alternative" non-firearms home-defense weapons and asks the critical question: How stupid is this thing? Some alternative weapons are better than others, while some are just a bad idea. When somebody is breaking into your home, that's NOT the time to find out which you have! https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

In this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil ELmore, the aforementioned Phil Elmore describes how an apparent home invasion in the middle of the night highlighted valuable lessons we ALL need to take to heart for home defense. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

With the loss of publishing houses like Paladin Press, Delta Press, and Loompanics, and as the mail-order book-and-tape industry of the 1990s has given way first to DVDs and then to Internet streaming and newer content models, what is the consumer of those foundational self-defense-industry materials to do? Phil Elmore explores what the death of th…

Phil Elmore looks at clowns like Dale Brown, VODA Consulting, and other obviously fake firearms instructors who are so bad that people debate whether they're trolling or trying to be serious. #dalebrown #dust #voda #vodaconsulting #PhilElmore https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore, an original gangster of the 1990s and early 2000s self-defense forums (and the industry that followed) speaks out on the development and evolution of the self-defense industry, from its founding by John Keehan, to the VHS tape personality marketing days, to today's streaming content model. https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Phil Elmore describes some bullying incidents from grade school, junior high, high school, and college, including some for which HE was the bully. Phil also explains the lessons we can take from each of these incidents when it comes to dealing with (or not becoming) bullies. https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Phil Elmore tells the Tony Todd story and discusses the famous Waffle House Avenger incident -- including how these incidents relate to the greater issue of the stupid things we've all done (and that we all still do) to make ourselves victims. Our discussion includes 5 rules for preventing yourself from victimizing... yourself. https://linktr.ee/ph…

In this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore, the aforementioned Phil Elmore describes 3 times that he had to defend himself in real life... which aren't at all like you might be thinking. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore explores the topic of whether traditional martial arts "work," whether MMA has "proven" they don't, and what the two have in common (especially where self-defense is concerned) in this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

I got a piece of hate mail recently in the form of a comment on the YouTube channel for The Martialist and thought it would make for good content. It turns out that some people just get really mad when you tell them they're wrong. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

In this painful episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore, Phil goes over the notes he made while forcing himself to watch "Icy Mike" Pesesko's ill-informed self-defense videos. Mixed martial arts is not self-defense training, never has been self-defense training, and never will be self-defense training... something that MMA exponents, i…

Self-proclaimed ninja Ron Collins goes back behind bars, and his brief time in the sun underscores a few things about the problem of Internet Tough Guys. In this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore, we talk about some of Ron's online participation and the 5 red flags of the "Internet Tough Guys" he both represents and was interacti…

In this episode we talk to Canadian gun rights activist Donald Helkaa, who explains the current state of gun laws north of the border. We also explore what this means for self-defense rights in North America overall... and the implications for students of self-defense right here at home. https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Phil Elmore looks at allegedly "tactical" #EDC people supporting the likes of "Beto" O'Rourke, how the folks at Superesse Straps Paracord Bracelets reacted to being linked to the man, and whether there truly could be any such thing as "cancel culture" on the Second Amendment side of the aisle. https://linktr.ee/philelmore Please subscribe to the sh…

"Carrying THAT will get you killed!" More often than not, this is something stupid people say, because they don't understand self-defense or force-multipliers... and they don't want to. Phil Elmore dives into the topic of tactical pens, mouseguns, and other "talismans" in self-defense in this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore. ht…

Medusa Edged Weapons System: What is it? Phil Elmore interviews the system's founder, Mike Raymond, and one of its most prominent instructors, Jason Schultz, to get the answers in this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore. https://linktr.ee/philelmore (Mike Raymond can be reached on Instagram at @medusaedgedweaponsystem. Jason Schul…

I got my yellow belt in Chidokwan Karate ay back in 1993, a blue belt in Wing Chun Kung Fu in 2004, a yellow belt in Liu Seong Gung Fu (the Kuntao/Silat art of Willem Reeders) in 2006. After that I got green and gray sashes in Liu Seong in 2007 and 2008, a black belt in 2009, and an instructor rank (orange) in 2011. All told it took me about 7 year…

Ever since Shawn's Tactical Specialty introduced their "disposable drawpoint package" (and before that), the market has been very aware of "disposable" knives. Fruit knives, the Pioneer Woman knife... these are considered "disposable" as well, or they started out that way. But are you, a member of the "tactical knife community," setting yourself up…

Has pikal ruined knives? It's a fact that contemporary knife instruction evolves, and it does exert some influence over the hobby of knives and those within it... but just how much influence is that? And what exactly does any of this mean? Phil Elmore explores the topic in this episode of The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore. https://linktr.ee…

Phil Elmore looks at a recent forum experience at mixedmartialarts.com and explains why some people seem so eager to defend frauds. Also, is Phil part of a vast conspiracy that takes place at every level of local, federal, and state government to stop martial arts personality Ron Collins from being successful? We find out in this episode. https://l…

Phil Elmore takes another look at crazy people in the martial arts -- people who should probably be put in jail for their own good. These include famous ninja personality Ron Collins as well as someone we'll call "Bravo Sierra," who recently started challenging multiple FMA instructors who have no idea who he is. https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Phil Elmore explains how President Trump got him banned from TikTok. Also, we explore the sad, meaningless lives to two "men" who, years ago, got angry at Phil Elmore for having different opinions, and who apparently still talk smack about him to this day. Also, be sure to check out "Be A Martialist" on Amazon, available in paperback and on Kindle.…

Will Democrats murder you you for being a Republican? Phil Elmore explores the case of Cayler Ellingson, a teenager murdered in cold blood by Shannon Brandt because, Brandt claims, Ellingson was a "Republican extremist." Just what IS the personal security threat to you from the Left if you find yourself on the Right? https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Phil Elmore analyzes a Yahoo News Story about William “Marc” Wilson, who was convicted this summer of involuntary manslaughter in what he says was a racist attack on a Georgia highway. Is "stand your ground" different depending on race? We find out in this special edition of the Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore. https://linktr.ee/philelmore…

Are you trying to help, or just showing off? The comments on most martial arts videos, especially short-form videos, could shake your faith in humanity. But what about the creators? Are they trying to help people with their content... or just showing off to persuade themselves of how cool they think they are? Phil Elmore explores this issues and as…

Confessions of an Internet Marketer: Phil Elmore touches on his long history of working with Internet marketers, how the business of selling you martial arts and survival has changed, and what that means for individual martial artists moving forward. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore asks why so many martial artists are cowards and wimps... when the martial arts is supposed to produce exactly the opposite result. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Democrats can't be martial artists? Phil Elmore explains why you can't be both a Democrat an advocate for effective self-defense -- that is, a martial artist. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Phil Elmore reads hate mail submitted to "Surviving the News" and "The Martial Arts Podcast with Phil Elmore." https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

Dumb comments on my viral "weapon detector" video? Phil Elmore talks about the comments on a viral video that will destroy your faith in humanity. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore

What do you do if you're being cyberstalked? What if your family is threatened? What if your stalker implies violence against you? Phil Elmore explains the steps you should follow, in order, to deal with the situation. Phil should know, too, because over the years, he's been threatened and stalked many times... mostly because he did everything wron…

Why are so many martial artists entangled with the legal system? Phil Elmore cite some examples and offers his commentary on a few prominent martial arts characters who are destined for nothing good. https://linktr.ee/philelmoreBởi Phil Elmore