At The Martialist we believe that knowledge is power. In order to empower you, the reader, we make a great deal of information available for free. It is our hope that you will find this information of use.
Shorthand Empty Hand
In 2005 I published my first book on self-defense, Shorthand Empty Hand. The hardcopy book is now out of print, but you may download a free PDF version of the book as its “Second Edition” from my website. That’s right: It’s completely free.
Be A Martialist
This is the booklet that started it all — our prototypical discussion of the philosophy of martialism, as practiced by the martialists who participate at this site and in our discussion forum. Be a Martialist is a PDF file that you may download right to you computer. This material will eventually be expanded into a full-length book that we hope will be a comprehensive treatment of the subject.
The_Homeless_Threat
A thorough treatise on the security threat offered by street people, vagrants, bums, “the homeless,” and any of several groups of people in whom our society misplaces its compassion. This is a PDF file.
Street_Chucks
A basic guide to the mechanics of the nunchaku, a thoroughly misunderstood martial arts weapon. This is a PDF file.
The following are PDF archives of various articles not available in more traditional post format, preserved here for posterity:
Non-Traditionalist_Cliquery_And_Self-Defense
Monday Morning Hindsight Second-Guess 20/20 Quarterbacking
Self-Defense in Context and Within Constraints
Why You Should Hate The Martialist
The Case for Insecurity in your Fighting Skills
Liberate Yourself from Hero Worship
Martialism Meets Shorthand Empty Hand
Chi Power, Pyramids, and Silliness
I really enjoy your writings Phil. Wonderful perspective and refreshingly independant. Keep up the nice work!