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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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Self-Protection, Self-Defense, and Self-Offense: What’s the difference and why it matters
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Building Tools for Every Level of Force In The Encounter
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Less Talk, More Do!
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The C-Tac Hierarchy Of Weaponry Principle
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Weaponized Grappling: The Realities of Ground Fighting in Armed Environments
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Controlling Your Internal Timing
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Designing Defensive Tactics That Actually Fit the Mission
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Edged Weapon Training in the Modern World: Why Martial Arts Isn’t Enough
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Course Updates: Living Mechanics Curriculum
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Technique, Attributes, or Body State: Which Are You Training
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Keep Moving: Shifting the Lens of Progress
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New Course: The Mechanical Guard Series
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Validate Your Skill With Intelligent Training
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360 Degrees of Destructive Force: Training Beyond the Traditional Fighting Stance
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The Gym as a Place of Transformation: Strength, Recovery, and Action
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Course Update: Warrior’s Strength
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The Difference Between A Sun Student And A Moon Student.
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Course Update: Back Submissions Cycle
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Reclaiming Control Through the Full Cycle Breath
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Indian Club Swinging: A Lost Physical Culture Art
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Mind Boxing: Developing the Warrior’s State of Mind
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The Wuji State: Ground Zero of the Warrior’s Path
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The Shift To The Empty-Hand Focus In The Martial Arts
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New Course: Indian Clubs
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