The Best Medicine: Lessons from Afghanistan
It’s time to get personal at ISG. Learn some of the foundational experiences that helped shape our philosophy, mentality, and approach.
Toxic Masculinity: Don’t knock it ’til you try it
You’ve probably heard of toxic masculinity. You’ve probably heard the outrage on both sides. Want the reality without the politics? Check us out.
Thoughts on Socialism
Socialism has emerged among western Millennials as the alternative to abusive capitalism. What’s the problem? We haven’t had capitalism in more than 100 years.
Spheres of Violence 2: Realistic Conflict Theory
Conflict is a topic that demands our attention, yet few of us know much about it’s roots. We discuss why we’re not as far from ‘Lord of the Flies’ as you think.
Gell-Mann Amnesia and Group Identity
Schopenhauer said “All truth passes through 3 stages”. Here we discuss why ridicule and violent opposition are the defenses of weak organizations.
Spheres of Violence 3: The Universal Language
Those encouraging violence in our society are trapping us in a deadly game. We discuss the outcomes and consequences of the “Boys of Low Standing” and violence.
The Train
The old American Experiment is on some troubling tracks. Here are some thoughts on what we can do.
Course Review: Response to Active Shooter Medical
In this course, students were asked to stop active shooters and tend the wounded. Learn why we think this is a great idea that you should add to your training.
Course Review: Shivworks ECQC
ECQC is perhaps the one course that truly defines the ISG approach to weapons handling. Check our review for why we view it as the “gold standard” in training.
Course Review: Urban Defense
What ECQC is to the individual, Urban Defense is to the community. Check out what we learned from Legendary instructor Paul Howe in his ‘Urban Defense Course’.