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Michael Janich is a noted personal-defense instructor, author of numerous books and instructional videos, and founder of the Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) system of edged-weapon tactics. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) intelligence officer, and former POW/MIA investigation team leader, Janich is also one of the most accomplished videographers in the tactical industry. He is currently the Special Projects Coordinator for the Spyderco knife company and a partner in Stay Safe Media.

Outnumbered And Alone: The Logic Of Facing Multiple Attackers

Outnumbered And Alone: The Logic Of Facing Multiple Attackers

Like many predators, criminals often operate in packs. Sound self-defense tactics should therefore need to consider the likelihood of facing multiple attackers.…

Earning Your Draw

Earning Your Draw

One of the most disturbing aspects of many traditional combat shooting curricula is the fact that they contradict themselves. Michael Janich explains...…

The Small-Knife Solution: The Kahr Arms Spyderco Delica 4

The Small-Knife Solution: The Kahr Arms Spyderco Delica 4

The history behind the Kahr Spyderco Delica 4 knife featured on The Best Defense.…

MyForce And Why 911 isn’t enough

MyForce And Why 911 isn’t enough

The MyForce app featured in the "Known Stalker" episode of The Best Defense, draws a lot of attention.…

Fist Loads: Self-Defense Simplicity

Fist Loads: Self-Defense Simplicity

In addition to a flashlight for self-defense, one of Michael Janich's favorite fist load weapons is a tactical pen.…

Educating Your Instincts

Educating Your Instincts

When Michael Janich first started studying the martial arts almost 40 years ago, he realized that the toughest part of real self-defense is recognizing an attack quickly enough to be…

Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

If you follow DRTV’s The Best Defense forum or Rob Pincus’ Facebook page, you are probably already aware that Rob Will be leaving The Best Defense and The Best Defense:…

Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame

Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame

Black Belt magazine recently released its December 2010 issue announcing the inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame. I was selected as the Black Belt Hall of Fame Weapons Instructor…

Auction of Rare Spyderco Police Model to Benefit Our Nation’s Veterans

Auction of Rare Spyderco Police Model to Benefit Our Nation’s Veterans

Bob Taylor, a Vietnam veteran with very close ties to the cutlery industry, is also extremely active in organizing support for our Nation’s veterans. In coordination with his local Vietnam…

The Best Defense: Survival and the .22 “Liberator”

Recently The Best Defense: Survival! episode on earthquakes aired again on Outdoor Channel. One segment in this episode featured Michael Bane and I discussing the critical role that .22 rimfire…

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