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Academy Journal
& Field Notes
The Academy Journal is the living record of the Capability Academy. Here you’ll find Field Notes, articles, video lessons, podcast notes, and practical insights gathered through decades of study, teaching, and continual refinement.
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Dirt Medicine Tourniquet Training With Paul Ekoniak
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Sifu Alan Baker trains with Guro Joe Wakey in Tampa, Florida, exploring Pekiti-Tirsia Kali timing, knife jab drills, footwork, and position.
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Shooting From Cover With John Fleischer and Tactical 21
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Different Trigger Squeezes for Faster Shooting
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Training With Coach Erik Paulson at the CSW World Conference
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Rorion Gracie at the CSW World Conference: The Garage Years, the Gracie Challenge, and the Birth of the UFC
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Day One at the CSW World Conference: Training, History, and Lockdown Half Guard Details
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Americana and Kimura Details from Side Control: Mechanics, Control, and Training Trust
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Mechanics of Control: Master Grips, Submission Pathways, and the Gap Art of Jiu-Jitsu
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Never Give Up Flat: Ground Movement, Defensive Posture, and Protecting Your Weapon System
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New Course: Warrior’s Strength – Training Session – October 8, 2024
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New Course: Warrior’s Strength – Training Session – October 2, 2024
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The Real Reason I Still Train
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Training With Sensei Erik Paulson: Lessons From a Private Session at the CSW World Conference
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Another Outstanding Week at the Executive Protection Institute
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Course Updates: Purple To Brown – Throwing Cycle
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Course Updates: Blue To Purple – Throwing Cycle
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The Grappling Backdoor Escape
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The Limitation of Perspective and the Search for Real Educators
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The Superpower of Selective Attention
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Pedro Sauer’s Mount Details That Make Submissions Inevitable
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Unboxing a Filipino Ganuting Sword
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Half Guard Sweeps: The Reaction-First Method
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Guro Joe Wakey Training Visit
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Course Updates: White To Blue – Throwing Cycle
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The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar
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Questions On Fasting
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