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4/9/2024
Tribute To A Legend: Doctor John LaTourrette

7/3/2023
5 Ways MN Weight Lifting Is Different

6/24/2023
The Karate Crazy 70's

5/16/2023
Michael Echanis Lives on Video

2/15/2022
Methode Naturelle Defense Training

8/17/2021
Stunt Professionals Visit Alliance

6/1/2021
Comtech In Fiction

3/30/2021
Georges Hebert's Methode Naturelle Resource Page

2/9/2021
Get Paid to Work Out - Motivation To Train

1/26/2021
Sunrise Style Movement Flow Training

10/28/2019
General Sun Shii-Cho Lightsaber Seminar Report

8/6/2019
52 Blocks UK Student Callum Beeckmans Wins 3 Gold Medals
& 3 Silver Medals At WKO World Open...At Age 15!

2/16/2019
Book Review: The Martial Arts Teacher

1/18/2019
The New Army Physical Fitness Test

10/22/2018
Hoop & Ball Solo Sensitivity Training Video Article

9/24/2018
Tire Training for Martial Arts Video Article

9/3/2018
Navy SEAL Murph Workout

8/12/2018
Football's Trapping Hands

7/25/2018
Double End Bag Basics Video Article

6/12/2018
52 Blocks vs Grabs Video Article

1/19/2018
Alliance 2018 Seminar Schedule - Six Exciting Events This Year - Come Join The Fun!

12/12/17
James Keating's Legacy Of Steel And Unarmed & Dangerous DVD Sets Now Available

4/30/2017
NEW Comtech DVD: Bits & Pieces III: Bowie Backcuts & Riddle Of Steel
More Archival Comtech Footage Recovered & Preserved For The Future

3/21/2017
Armed Reactive Mittwork
What Happens When You Combine Mayweather Mittwork With Comtech Self Defense Training

1/31/2017
How Many Blocks ARE In 52 Blocks?
An Technical Examination Of The AOD (Art of Defense) System

8/29/2016
52 Blocks Advanced Footwork
More 52 With Lyte Burly, Dink the Professor, and Pete Kautz

6/8/2016
The 52 Blocks Footwork DVD
The Latest 52 Blocks DVD With Lyte Burly & Pete Kautz

6/4/2016
Wooden Dummy Mook Jong Training For Trapping
Including Videos Of The Complete Mook Jong Form & Thoughts On How To Train

5/31/2016
Knife Throwing Workout
Direct, Flip, Spin & Combination Knife Throwing Techniques Video Article

3/21/2016
Getting Involved In 52 Blocks AOD (Art of Defense) Training
See Pete Kautz Sparring With 52 Blocks Coach Lyte Burly

2/09/2016
The Fight Ball Hand & Foot Coordination Drill
Video Article Showing An Intermediate Level Exercise With The Fight Ball

1/31/2016
52 Blocks Basic Training Vol.1 DVD
New DVD With Coaches Lyte Burly & Pete Kautz

1/26/16
Crossing The Bridge: Entering Into Close Combat Using 52 Blocks & Wing Chun
Video Article Demonstrating How To Close The Gap From Out Of Range Into Close Range Safely

1/6/2016
Fight Ball Solo Training For Boxing, 52 Blocks, & All Hand-Based Striking Arts
How To Build & Train With This Unique Device To Develop Skill, Reflexes & Defense

12/21/2015
52 Blocks Connection To Benadin, Traditional Game of Guadeloupe
Watch The Video Of This Rare Art And See The Connections to 52 Blocks For Yourself

12/14/2015
AmEurAsian Fencing Double Versus Single Stick Fighting
More Video On The AEA Stick & Blade Fencing Program

12/6/2015
The New Comtech Bowie Explained DVD
A Review Of Comtech's Latest DVD

11/30/2015
AmEurAsian Fencing Sword Stick Scarf Training
3 More Videos On AmEurAsian Fencing With Long, Middle & Short Weapons

11/22/2015
AmEurAsian Fencing Seminar DVD Video Article
Filmed Live In Oregon With Master James A. Keating

11/04/2015
Oregon Training Odyssey
Training In Oregon With Master James A. Keating

10/16/2015
52 Blocks Head Hunter Vs Body Killer Sparring Drill Video Article
An Easy To Do Sparring Drill That Teaches Timing & Interception - The "Jeet" In Jeet Kune Do!

10/10/2015
52 Blocks Equipment Training Video Article
Featuring Reviews Of The Title Classic Trainers Spar Mitts &Title Punch Shield

9/26/2015
52 Blocks Training Day Video Article
New 4-Part Video Article On What We Do

9/8/2015
52 Blocks "Return To The Swamp" Seminar Report
Lyte Burly Returns To Alliance HQ For 2 Days Of Training

7/13/2015
Praying Mantis Cross-Hand Trapping Video Study
Connecting The Lines Between The World's Martial Arts, Chi Sao, Lop Sao & Hubud

The Great Chi Debate - Is It Real?
A Hard Look At The Use Of The Word "Chi" Or "Ki" In The Martial Arts

6 Tips For New Wing Chun Students
6 Easy Tips To Help New Wing Chun Players Get The Most Out Of Their Study Of This Great Art

5/24/2015
Blade Walking Drill Parts 1 & 2: Single & Double Sword
Another Video Article For The NEW Alliance Martial Arts YouTube Channel

5/13/2015
Filipino Overhead Attack / Defense Stick Drill
Another Video Article For The NEW Alliance Martial Arts YouTube Channel

5/6/2015
Filipino Spiritual Warrior Dance For Healing And Combat
The Sagayan is a Trance Dance done by Warriors using the Kalis (Sword) and Kalasag (Long Shield)

5/1/2015
52 Blocks Focus Mitt Video Clips
On The NEW Alliance Martial Arts YouTube Channel

8/15/2014
52 Blocks: Out Of The Shadows Into The Light
Video Article About Training In 52 Blocks With Mr. Lyte Burly

Alliance Coaching In Action
Pete Kautz Coaching Knife Throwing & Instinctive Shooting The Right Way...The Results Speak For Themselves

4/9/2013
Legend Of The Master's Scroll
How To Be Your Own Best Coach & Excel In The Martial Arts

8/24/2012
Spontaneous Solo Forms Training

10/31/2011
Self Defense Against The Undead
A Special Photo-Report For Halloween

9/19/2011
Bowie Knife Combatives Seminar DVD Set
NEW 4 Volume DVD SET Available NOW!

7/19/2011
Close Range Instinctive Pistol Tactics Seminar DVD
NEW DVD Available NOW!

5/28/2011
American Instinctive Rifle Shooting Seminar - The Aerial Target Clinic
NEW DVD Available NOW!

Small Folding-Knife Sized Plastic Trainer (Spyderco Byrd Knife Shown For Size Comparison)

Just $12.95 Each TWO For Only $25 Need A Whole Bunch Of Folding-Knife Sized Plastic Trainers?  OK! School Package TEN For Only $100 Orders outside of USA must pay actual cost of insured mail (TBD after order)

10/1/10

Bowie Knife Training Event Report
September 18-19, 2010 In Ithaca, NY

3/28/2010
Alliance Martial Arts Event Report
Seeking The Path II - March 19-20-21, 2010 - Ithaca, NY

Survival Against All Odds - Folding Knife Tactics - Hand & Knife Connection
Fighting Multiple Opponents - Dojo Of The Mind

2/08/2010
Secrets Of Mental Training For Instinctive Shooting Success
NEW Program For Developing The Mental Side Of Instinctive Shooting
 

1/18/2010
The Ties That Bind
Techniques For Fighting While Restrained & For Securing Prisoners

1/04/2010
Questions About American Instinctive Rifle Shooting
FAQ For Our American Instinctive Rifle Shooting Program

The BattleScarf - A New Winter Essential
Review & Pictures Copyright Pete Kautz 2010

9/07/2009
Zen & The Round Timer
Make Workouts Easy With A Round Timer

The Ground Up Group Workout
60-Minute Combative Workout For 3 Or More People

Training With The C.A.T. Dummy
Notes On Design, Construction & Practice With The Circular Attack Training Dummy

6/4/2009
Video Clips of Men's Knife Dancing Around the World
Compiled by Pete Kautz, 2009

Modern Knives #11: Savate, Sungkiti & The C.A.T.
New Modern Knives DVD Release

4/21/2009
Instinctive Shooting With My Mom
Instinctive Shooting Is For Everyone

What Is The Best Knife?
By Pete Kautz 2009

2/23/2009
Got Aim?  Try My Game!
Pete's Presidential Safari - Hunting With Washington And Lincoln
Instinctive Shooting Article By Pete Kautz 2009

The one word unmarked and clearly visible after 100 hits on this quarter - TRUST!

2/17/2009
Time Capsules Of History
Article By Pete Kautz

Lock In Flow To Rock Your Foe
Article By Pete Kautz

True Tales of Street Hubud
Article By Pete Kautz

11/28/2009
Modern Knives #10: Fire & Steel - Gun & Knife Combat
New MK DVD on Handgun and Knife

11/16/2008
Martial Arts Scam Letters - A Warning To Instructors!
Article by Pete Kautz 2008

11/10/2008
Lost Heads - Deadly Strikes of Kali DVD Series
Plus Real World Battle Accounts & FMA History

10/8/2008
Action Negates Fear
By Pete Kautz

8/19/2008
Modern Knives #9: World Arts
New MK DVD Featuring Sikaran & More!

Seminar Report - Drawpoint , Flexible & Improvised Weapons
Sainkt Augustine, Germany 2008

7/07/2008
This Target Really Tests Your Skills
By Pete Kautz

The Invisible Assassin
By Pete Kautz

The Art Of Flow
By James A. Keating

3/23/2008
Secrets of Animal & Spiritual Boxing Styles
By Pete Kautz

3/16/2008
The Karate Kid & The Secret Master
By Pete Kautz

Training The Live Hand
By Pete Kautz

2/27/2008
Modern Knives Issue #8: Combative Drills & Skills
New MK DVD Features Rope Training, Figure 8 Stick Fighting, Knife Drills, Double Stick & More!

Improve Your Hand Speed & Timing
By Pete Kautz

1/18/2008
7 Steps to Superior Sparring
By Lily Gold, LMT

1/07/2008
Crossing the Bridge: Entry Into Close Combat
NEW Comtech DVD Available - Learn how to close the gap and end the fight from there!

11/20/2007
The Hillbilly Mook Jong
Building & Training with the SwampTech DIY PVC Wing Chun Dummy

8/29/2007
Instinctive Shooting Seminar Report
Seminar Report by Chris Seaman & Lily Gold

New Training Knife from Sharkee Available

8/6/2007
Stinger Self Defense Tool: Part 2
More insights on using the Stinger for self defense

3/14/2007
How To Choose The Right Knife For Your Lifestyle
By MAA James A. Keating

The Comtech Stinger Self Defense Tool
By Pete Kautz (Part I of II)

2/08/2007
Bowies On The Beach 2007 Martial Blade Craft With Michael Janich
Seminar Report By Pete Kautz, 2007 (With Photo Techniques)

1/04/2007
Modern Knives #7: The Grappling Arts
With Special Guests Mark Hatmaker & Dr. Les Moore Now Available!

12/12/2006
Four Classic Comtech Videos Live Again On DVD!
Low Line Traps - Bits & Pieces Volume 2
Tuite: The Art Within - Gekahai: The Lost Form of Goju
All Now Available On DVD After 10 Years Gone!

12/01/2006
Independent Reviews of Modern Knives Issues #1-4
By Keith Jennings, Noah Walt & Greg Mele

11/26/2006
I Used To Think Forms Were Stupid
By Lily Gold, LMT

9/22/2006
The Hidden Power Of Training Videos
How Watching Training Videos Can Improve Your Martial Skills

7/24/2006
Modern Knives #6: Filipino Stick Fighting
Two DVDs - Two Hours Long - Mailed Out To Subscribers Today!

6/20/2006
The Lost Keating Tapes - FOUND!
Rare Early Comtech Training Videos Never Released To The Public & Thought
To Be Lost Forever Now Available After 14 Years As Digitally Re-Mastered DVDs!

5/21/2006
To Block Or Not To Block, That Is The Question
Should You Block Or Not?  What Are "Blocks" Anyhow?

4/27/2006
Modern Knives #5: The American Bowie Knife Special
With Special Guests Dwight McLemore, Bill Bagwell & Mike Sastre

4/24/2006
The Mysterious Lances of Kenpo
Kenpo Knife Fighting - The Secret Hidden In Plain Sight

3/12/2006
A Simple Way To Double Your Learning Rate This Year

3/08/2006
DRAWPOINT Defensive Knife Craft Seminar Review
Ashtabula Ohio, March 4-5

2/12/2006
Modern Knives Issue #4: Western Martial Arts
With Special Guest Bob Charron, Saint Martin's Academy

11/17/2005
Seven Martial Arts Seminar Survival Tips

11/09/2005
Modern Knives Issue #3: Modern Knife Concepts
With Special Guest Dale Seago, SF Bujinkan

8/24/2005
Which Arnis Stick Do YOU Use?
The Stick You Use CHANGES Your Art...So Choose Wisely!

7/23/2005
The Tinikling
Traditional Filipino Dance Can Improve your Arnis Skills

7/8/2005
Modern Knives #2: South East Asian Fighting Arts

Denver Bowie & Double Knife Seminar Report
By Keith Jennings

6/02/2005
Munich Germany "Evolution of the Blade" Report
Hosted by Ochs

4/2/2005
Modern Knives Issue #1: Spanish Fighting Arts
Check It Out Today!

11/17/2004
On the Edge Radio: Kelly Worden Interviews Pete Kautz

11/7/2004
5th Western Martial Arts Workshop Report
By Pete Kautz & Lily Gold

10/17/2004
Functionalizing Sinawali for Combat
Making Double Weapons Training More Effective

10/02/2004
Riddle of Steel 2004 Seminar Report
Training on the Snake River with COMTECH

9/01/2004
Seminar Report & Photos:
St. Gallen Switzerland August 13-22, 2004

Seminar Report & Photos:
International Swordfighting & Martial Arts Convention
Lansing MI, August 6-8, 2004

7/28/2004
Sinawali Mapping
Making Sense of Double Stick Patterns

5/30/2004
Alliance Tournament Report
Northeastern Brazilian JuJutsu and Submission Wrestling Championship
May 29, 2004, Ithaca College, Ithaca NY

Novenas
Novena to St. Raphael

5/18/2004
Sikh Warrior's Prayer
A Powerful Devotion to God

Computer Self Defense
Stay Safe in the 21st Century

5/01/2004
Alliance Modern Arnis Program
Page Updated, 2004 Level Info, 2 Man Ano Isa, More Links

4/01/2004
The $10,000 Workout Secret
UNUSUAL - SHOCKING - EXOTIC - REVEALED - EXPOSED - AT LAST!

Looking at the wall, thinking about Nothing
A Tale from the Cosmic Swamp on Meditation and Focus

8 Basic Parts of Pa Gua Zhang
English and Chinese Names for all 8 Parts and 18 Movements

3/08/2004
Helping Keep your Child Involved in the Martial Arts
Train at home with your child - Help them overcome test anxiety - How to beat "Yellow Belt Flight"

Palestra ab Palus: The Training Hall of the Swamp
First Photographs of the Alliance Training Hall

2/15/2004
Filipino Martial Arts Special and Kung Fu Spotlight Link Pages Updated

2/10/04
Selecting a Martial Arts School for Your Child

8/25/2003
I Conceal My Treasure...
Martial Arts and the Public Eye

8/17/2003
Ottawa Medieval Sword Guild
Camping Weekend 2003 Seminar Report

7/14/2003
Hey There You Long Hairs - Locks of Love Needs Your Help!
Donate your Hair to Help Sick Kids

6/14/2003
Beginners Training Guide, Part 1: Learning Combat Skills from Video
(First Published in KnifeForums Magazine)

6/5/2003
Stick-It!
The Dynamic Game for Point Control and Quick-Draw

5/21/2003
Low-Impact Test Cutting
How to have all the fun of test cutting
Without beating-up your good knives!
(First Published in Knifeforums Magazine)

2/03/2003
Sharkee Training Knives
We like 'em, we use 'em!

1/20/2003
Grandma Chin-Jab:
The Laundromat Encounter
By Don Rearic 2003
A True & Heartwarming Tale!

1/06/2003

EXTREME Cold Water Dousing!

Natural Health Q&A
A Chilly Anecdote and Your E-Mail Questions on Breathin' & Drinkin'!

Cold Water Dousing Photo Sequence
By Bob Charron