Less Talk, More Do!
Opera, non verba, is starting to feel like a superpower, because the ability to act separates the serious from the spectators.
The C-Tac Hierarchy Of Weaponry Principle
In my approach, I teach this hierarchy not to diminish the value of grappling, but to frame it correctly. Grappling is not the preferred starting point; it’s the final layer of survival when all else has failed.
Weaponized Grappling: The Realities of Ground Fighting in Armed Environments
Done right, standard grappling makes you harder to kill. It builds alignment. It teaches joint control. It gives you deep insight into leverage, weight distribution, and how to stay calm when you’re under pressure.
Controlling Your Internal Timing
One of the earliest and most profound lessons I ever learned came from my first Kung Fu instructor when I was just a teenager: You are in charge of the tempo of your body. You operate at an internal rhythm, and the mastery of that rhythm is one of the most underrated life skills a warrior can possess.
Designing Defensive Tactics That Actually Fit the Mission
A client recently approached us with a request to design and implement a defensive tactics program for their private security team. This team operates at a high level, tasked with …
Edged Weapon Training in the Modern World: Why Martial Arts Isn’t Enough
The blade has remained one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring weapons. From the tribal battlegrounds of centuries past to the modern-day realities of street-level violence, the knife has evolved …
Course Updates: Living Mechanics Curriculum
Bob added a HUGE amount of new videos on this update, click here for the full list. If you are not in the Living Mechanics Archive you are missing out!
Technique, Attributes, or Body State: Which Are You Training
In C-Tac, we teach a principle called Layered Skill Development, and it serves as one of the foundational strategies behind how we build effective, real-world ability. This principle isn’t just about organizing your training; it’s about creating depth over time. …
Keep Moving: Shifting the Lens of Progress
One of the most common ways we sabotage ourselves, especially as we age, is through our own perspective. The lens through which we view our journey can either fuel our progress or …
