Fight Smart's Newsletters
Writing Martial Foolishness Since 2013
First of all, a hearty Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you... which does include Krampusnacht in my book.
Written on December 23rd, 2025
Today's email has a dual meaning... because after uploading a new video to the ol' YouTube channel, everyone welcomed me back!
Written on December 13th, 2025
Last week I sent out this handy video which offers a great way to immediately subdue someone with a fast-acting choke...
Written on October 20th, 2024
Someone recently asked me how I would break up a fight if I absolutely had to, so I whipped together this video to offer some thoughts.
Written on Sept 20th, 2024
The term ‘No-Holds-Barred’ gets tossed around to reference 'MMA' without actually thinking about the true severity of the term, and what it really means.
Written on September 1st, 2024
You may have recently heard about Imane Khelif... the Algerian boxer who has smashed quite a few ladies in a quest for Olympic gold:
Written on August 11th, 2024
Today, I would like to show you a ridiculous low-kick defense 'invented' by Alex "Poatan" Pereira, who is probably the best striker to ever live.
Written on July 8th, 2024
When it comes to street fights (or fights vs a relatively inexperienced opponent), if you throw a technique and it lands, for Pete’s sake, plan on doing it until the guy defends it. Let’s not over-complicate the situation by ham-handing all of your fancy moves in there…
Written on June 28th, 2024
Moves that can save your spine without practicing them are pretty rare... but I believe that this email contains one of them.
Written on May 17th, 2024
Back in 2005, when I was visiting grimy boxing gyms deep in the bowels of Philadelphia, two thousand dollars would have been life changing money for me. My rent and bills would have been paid, and I might even have enough money for some actual fun in the rest of the month...
Written on April 26th, 2024
As a guy who knows a thing or two about head movement, it is my duty to inform you when new folks pop up showcasing insane defensive skills. I'm like a DJ who shows you new violent gifs instead of new crappy music.
Written on March 22nd, 2024
Hie Trav. I haven’t been here for a while. Looking good man.
Glad you like the makeover!