Kaze Uta Budo Kai Forum Archive

There's a show on Outdoor Life Network titled "Best Defense". It airs on Wednesday nights, at 7:30PM Eastern / 6:30PM Central.

As a former competitive handgunner, I don't necessarily agree with a lot of the firearms handling they present. Other dojo folks and combat veterans I've talked with agree. The same can be said for some, but certainly not all, of the CQB (Close Quarters Battle) they demonstrate.

HOWEVER, there are a number of reasons the show is worth watching. They present some nice scenarios which demonstrate situational awareness and de-escalation. I think everyone can agree these are two critical ideas. A lot of folks walk through the world oblivious to what's going on around them, and these scenarios show how easily the situation can go south.

The guys in the program also demonstrate some very valid concerns related to carrying a concealed firearm, and the additional training you should be doing. Simple things, such as drawing a firearm from a seated position or from inside a vehicle, sound simple. But, if you haven't practiced... well, let's just say it isn't nearly as easy as it looks.

They also use a couple of very slick training sites.

"Welcom to the Quickee Mart."

Yeah, the place in Utah with a 10,000 square foot indoor facility is nice. Post office drop boxes, ATM, Quickee Mart.... I wonder what else we haven't seen.

And, after some discussions with Nick, we'll be doing some of this style work ourselves for the forum. Some topics include hardening your home against intrusion, tips for car, situational awareness, and a little firearms stuff to boot.

Look forward to seeing those things on here mentioned above. Keep up the hard work, much appreciated.

when do we start? Can't wait 😄