Don’t be a Parrot
ISG’s take on why ‘safety in numbers’ is crippling an honest discussion on the state of the self-protection industry. Join us outside the mainstream.
Responder Zero
Before those with the authority to help, those who choose whether or not they have the capacity to help are on scene. If your time comes, will you be an asset?
The Seeds of (unconventional) War
2020 gifted us a strike on a top Iranian official right off the bat. Here’s our take on what it means for us.
COVID19 and the Type III Emergency
With COVID19 making big waves around the world today, it’s time to weigh in on some of the writing on the wall, what we can do about it, and what we can’t.
Collecting Hammers and the Pillars of Skill Building
There’s an adage in the training world; “tools for the toolbox”. but are people really building a complete and useful panoply of skills, or collecting hammers?
Trust your Gut: Reading People
A tremendous amount of what we communicate is done without saying a word. We look at some of the things to look for when interacting with people.
2020: Basic Training for the Decade
Here’s to hoping for a safe, happy, and productive 2021 – while acknowledging that it was very likely the first in a series of very troubled years.
Inauguration Day
A short blog post bringing some perspective to the wider world as we navigate Inauguration Day.
Tier None
In the military and martial culture, “tier 1” refers to the very best – those with the most money and best equipment. We discuss the reality: we’re ‘tier none’.