Make Ready Posted by Matt Little on 22nd Nov 2021 “Chance favors the prepared mind.” - Louis PasteurSOF soldiers, SWAT officers, and defensive minded civilian shooters often mock the five minute stage walk-throughs and elaborate “make ready” rituals … read more
Challenge Posted by Matt Little on 11th Nov 2021 “Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.” - Miyamoto MusashiBiologists, really scientists in general, talk about stasis. A steady state, involving neithe … read more
Perspective Posted by Matt Little on 2nd Nov 2021 “Research your own experience. Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own.” - Bruce LeeExperience is extremely relevant to training and instruction. But it’s relev … read more
Level of Participation Posted by Matt Little on 27th Oct 2021 “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma GhandiWhat is your level of participation? This question is of vital importance for the combat arms soldie … read more
Quiet Professional Posted by Matt Little on 20th Oct 2021 In the SOF and tactical communities, much is said about being a “Quiet Professional.” Does that mean we don’t ever say anything about our service, our background? Does that mean we can’t capitalize on … read more