In 1991, I began studying Karate in New York City’s West Village under Seiko Shihan Shigeru Oyama. I first studied Capoeira in 1993 under Mestre Continue Reading
The First Generation of the “Warrior Class?”
I live next door to musicians. There are three of them, all in their mid-twenties. They're really friendly, even when they drink and smoke dope. But Continue Reading
The Death of a Civilian: The Day I Joined the Army
Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart, Continue Reading
Semper Fight: A Former Marine and the Bar Fight Scene
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The Soft Landing, Part II: Customer Relations
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The Soft Landing, Part I: Landing A Security Gig
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The Craft: The Importance of “Presence”
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The Vampire Life, Part II: An LA Bouncer’s Tale
Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart Continue Reading
The Vampire Life, Part I: An LA Bouncer’s Tale
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Profiles in Havok, Episode 61 with guest Geoff Dardia
Geoff Dardia couldn’t have been a better guest to have on this week. I realized, after the episode, that we had recorded it on the one-year Continue Reading
Profiles in Havok, Episode 60 with guest Ben Buehler-Garcia
Ben Buehler-Garcia never served in the military – which is why he supports those who do. For over 25 years he has volunteered with various Continue Reading
Profiles in Havok, Episode 58 with guest Neville Johnson
Havok Journal contributor Neville Johnson has lived a life of high adventure. And he has the scars to prove it. Always an articulate, humble, Continue Reading
