Training Workout Wednesday - From Urban Combatives

 This video from Lee Morrison is about using a less than lethal tool, such an all metal or hard plastic Pen, or possibly  a small handheld pocket flashlight in conjunction with a defensive posture when  a sudden assault presents itself. In the video he also demos the technique briefly with a knife but makes it clear that  using a knife is going to be problematic in a great many jurisdictions from a legal standpoint. Especially if your assailant is himself unarmed.

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - And.......Yet Another Milestone For The Blog

It took me from 2008 until the summer of 2022 (14 years) to get to 100,000 Pageviews. As of today, the Blog has hit the 800,000 Pageview mark. Once again, all I can do is say thank you to you guys for your support.

Dec 4th 2025      The Blog Hits 400,000 Pageviews

May 3rd 2026     The Blog Hits 500,000 Pageviews

June 20th 2026    The Blog Hits 600,000 Pageviews

Aug 2th 2026    The Blog Hits 700,000 Pageviews

 Aug 16th 2026    The Blog Hits 800,000 Pageviews

Deep Purple And.............Ritchie Blackmore

 After 33 years, Ritchie Blackmore returns. Just for the encore, but.....who know?

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - Have I Ever Mentioned How Much I Liked The Show "Mr. Inbetween"?

 Let's just say, a lot!

The show ran for 3 seasons from Oct 2018 to July 2021, and I never missed an episode. 

 

 

Blackthorn Blog for 8-4-26 Part 2 (Just A Little Humor)

 

You're At A Gas Station Filling Up When Things Start To Go South

 

So, You're Over 40 And You Think You Can Still.......

Guys, nobody is getting younger. A simple fact of life. You will slow down, your knees won't move quite the way they used to. If you're not doing some sort of resistance training you will slowly lose your muscle mass to sarcopenia (look it up). 

Time to get real about how well you can defend yourself against  a younger, faster, assailant.

 

Sunday With Blackthorn Part 2 8-2-26

 This video is being put up for Comic Relief only Gentlemen. It is an excellent video on how NOT to use the Fairbairn WW2 Smatchet! Please do not watch it while attempting to drink anything. I will not be responsible for any fluid damage to your Keyboards!

 

And.......Another Milestone For The Blog

I can't quite believe this but, as of sometime today, the Blog has hit the 700,000 pageview mark. Again, all I can say is thank you to you guys. I appreciate the support.

Dec 4th 2025      The Blog Hits 400,000 Pageviews

May 3rd 2026     The Blog Hits 500,000 Pageviews

June 20th 2026    The Blog Hits 600,000 Pageviews

Aug 2th 2026    The Blog Hits 700,000 Pageviews

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - Ever Wonder Why Saps And Blackjacks Are Illegal Pretty Much Everywhere In The USA?

 Just a Note here: While Saps and Blackjacks are legal to OWN in a handful of states, carrying them in public is not. 

Having said that: