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Dermot Michael (Pat) O'Neill

Dermot O'Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland. As a teenager he traveled to China, and settled in Shanghai. In 1925, at the age of twenty he joined the Shanghai Municipal Police. This police force comprising of 9000 active and reserve officers was task with bringing law and order to the International Settlement.

Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?

If you ain't pissing anyone off, you're not doing anything worth while. Like religion and politics, martial arts are not for a lack of its zealots. Decide right now, you can either A. Continue to sip the kool-aide or B. Look to improve. One criticism about our training material is that it is simple and would work against some one who is untrained. What the hell does this mean, exactly?

Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot "Pat" O'Neill

FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH"
AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICO

They learned the art of silent killing, perfected by W.E. Fairbairn, the legendary British Major, sometimes known as "Delicate Dan."

How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master

The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people have seen them in movies and fictional books.

They are the guys dressed in the black suits that seem to have amazing powers, such as climbing the outside of buildings with no rope, or seeming to disappear instantly.

But behind all that is the true mystery of the ninja master, who has very definite training. The actual martial art has a name, which is ninjutsu. Jutsu is a Japanese word for way.

I'm Soooo Confused...

I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical unarmed combat". Things like a solid and productive core of strength training, development of real speed and power. Body conditioning and toughening, Stamina. A "never say die" iron will. You know "esoteric" stuff like that.

Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment

Martial Arts Sparring can be a rewarding sport both physically and mentally. Wearing the right protective gear can make all the difference in a practitioners performance and even the outcome of an event.

Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online

This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to construct an excellent example of the quality and amount of information you can put on your website.

New Book: Positive Aikido

The new book Positive Aikido is a practical look at martial arts today with history - photos - ancedotes.

Safety Awareness & Self Defense: Circle of Safety

Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each individual. Knowing your surroundings and being aware of potential dangers is your first step towards self-defense. Avoiding distancing yourself from circumstances that could be trouble are your responsibility...

What To Expect When You 'Least Expect It'

A few items to consider during your self defense training. When you will be assaulted, the following will be true. The time you will be attacked you will most likely be:

Distracted

Out numbered

Alone

There will be no back up

You will be in the fight of your life

Specific Defenses don't work