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Jim West demonstrates that with the right technique and leverage, size doesn’t determine the outcome in a headlock escape, proving that skill and strategy can floor even the most daunting opponents.
Under the vast canvas of Baja’s night sky, amidst the rhythmic crash of waves, I find unparalleled clarity and peace, a reminder of the necessity to immerse ourselves in nature’s untamed beauty for the sake of our sanity.
Social media platforms, while offering numerous benefits, present substantial risks to the mental health, privacy, and overall well-being of children and teenagers, necessitating urgent action to safeguard their online experiences.
Jim West, a seasoned Green Beret, delivers a masterclass in combatives, showcasing the stunning effects of striking the hypoglossal nerve on SOFREP’s Jack Murphy, offering viewers a unique and practical anatomy lesson within the Team Room.
The dangers of teenage vaping are profound, impacting not only respiratory health and cognitive function but also posing significant risks to mental health and social development, necessitating a concerted effort to educate and protect our youth from this hazardous trend.
Join us as we delve into the art of hand to hand combat with Jim ‘Smokey’ West. He not only teaches us how to effectively deflect blows, but also pays homage to Bruce Lee by breaking a board with precision, reminding us that in a real fight, it’s not just about power but also about control.
In the gritty reality of street fights, Jim ‘Smokey’ West emphasizes swift, decisive moves—targeting vulnerabilities like the groin—to dominate quickly, underscoring the critical rule of never turning your back, ensuring you keep control of the fight’s outcome.
To eradicate domestic violence, a comprehensive approach involving community education, legal reform, and the creation of supportive spaces for survivors is essential in building safer communities for all.
The opioid crisis, with the emergence of fentanyl, has brought unprecedented devastation, necessitating urgent, comprehensive solutions to mend the fabric of America’s communities.
In today’s gripping episode of Stand and Fight, Jim ‘Smokey’ West, our seasoned Green Beret combatives expert, unveils empowering techniques for women to counteract a chokehold—revealing the decisive effectiveness of a strategic eye gouge and follow-up strikes in critical self-defense scenarios.
In the shadow of their unyielding duty to protect and serve, our law enforcement officers confront an internal adversary as relentless as any criminal—the silent, often unseen struggle with mental health, a battle demanding immediate attention and compassionate intervention.
With the practiced grace of a seasoned warrior, Jim “Smokey” West unveils the art of close-quarters battle, teaching us not just how to deflect a blow, but to turn the tide with a swift counterstrike, ensuring that the only thing you’re hitting is your attacker’s pause button.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
