Blog Feed: Wim Demeere's Blog

Facing Violence video by Rory Miller

Published on 2012-04-18 02:26:08

Great new video by Rory Miller.

Enter The Dojo, Episode 10: “Meditation”

Published on 2012-04-11 04:42:56

"Is he dead?"

Don’t underestimate people

Published on 2012-04-08 14:32:43

Oops...

Blog might be down for a while

Published on 2012-04-06 05:29:11

Fingers crossed...

Reverse Pyramid Interval Training on the Heavy Bag

Published on 2012-04-03 11:09:20

It's not Tabata but it still kicks your ass...

Newsletter update: What do you want?

Published on 2012-04-01 07:44:50

Watchawatchawatchawant?

New Book: Martial Arts, Self-Defense and a Whole Lot More

Published on 2012-03-29 04:47:39

New Book: Martial Arts, Self-Defense and a Whole Lot More

Five Best Free Android Apps for Martial Artists

Published on 2012-03-25 15:02:57

Five Best Free Android Apps for Martial Artists

Smashed Porcelain Fighting Figures

Published on 2012-03-21 16:54:10

7 years of bad luck?

Master Ken Public Service Announcement: Stop Ninjitsu

Published on 2012-03-20 02:26:29

Ninjitsu is bullshit.

Martial arts instructors know everything, even when they don’t.

Published on 2012-03-16 08:51:40

Sometimes, saying "I don't know" is best.

The Tueller Drill and Self-Defense

Published on 2012-03-14 10:18:10

Lt. Tueller gives some words of wisdom.

How to get rich fast teaching martial arts

Published on 2012-03-10 07:54:57

Get rich or die trying?

Enter The Dojo, Episode 9: “The Hurticane”

Published on 2012-03-07 07:51:05

... or 14 dwarfs...

Q&A with Loren W. Christensen on his first novel: Dukkha: The Suffering

Published on 2012-03-06 16:41:05

Loren answers some Qs about his novel.

Jon Bluming, one of Europe’s first MMA fighters

Published on 2012-03-05 10:36:25

Calling bullshit where he sees it.

My first 25 years of martial arts training, an overview, Part 3

Published on 2012-03-03 08:29:39

Been a fun ride so far.

What Meryl Streep can teach martial artists

Published on 2012-02-27 07:41:26

Iron Lady indeed.

Lenten Challenge Tabata Protocol Test 1

Published on 2012-02-23 10:42:06

Epif fail...

Flying kick KO epic fail

Published on 2012-02-23 02:21:37

Boot to the head...

Lenten Challenge 2012

Published on 2012-02-22 07:25:59

I'm in, how about you?

Enter the Dojo: Ninjitsu is Bullshit

Published on 2012-02-21 08:36:25

Seriously, it is...

My first 25 years of martial arts training, an overview, Part 2

Published on 2012-02-20 08:06:23

Part two on my sordid past.

Contest winner: O Momento Ideal Das Artes Marciais

Published on 2012-02-16 01:45:29

Congrats Jason!

Enter The Dojo, Episode 8: Attack the Heart

Published on 2012-02-14 11:45:24

Squeeze the heart!

The Karate Rap Music Video

Published on 2012-02-11 03:45:32

I just discovered the “Karate Rap” music video and just had to share it with you. Some things cannot be unseen and if I’m to suffer this, I’m spreading the pain. David Seeger and Holly Whitstock Seeger are apparently the ones responsible for this little gem. Now I remember the ’80s because I was there. [...]

My first 25 years of martial arts training, an overview

Published on 2012-02-10 06:03:10

Time flies when you're having fun.

Ramon Dekkers Pad Training.

Published on 2012-02-08 03:57:36

Ramon Dekkers showing some impressive Pad training.

Coolest Lion Dance ever

Published on 2012-01-27 02:17:43

Every day I'm Lion dancing....

Why the untrained fighter kicks your highly trained butt, Part Two.

Published on 2012-01-26 09:13:27

The ring or cage isn't the street.

The future of Martial Arts: Where we came from and where we’re going

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Martial arts past, present and future.

Video update: Conditioning for more power in your techniques

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This Summer, I’ll be shooting two new videos with Paladin Press. One of these is about conditioning training for more power in your techniques. I’m approaching the topic form a slightly different angle than most conditioning videos that t

Quinton Rampage Jackson And Bas Rutten funny video

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MMA guys having fun.

Flying cartwheel in MMA fight

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Look at me Ma, no hands!

The martial arts teacher’s mistake

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Like Homer says: "Doh!"

Shaolin Monk uses Power Drill against his own Head

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

What's the point, dude?

Epic arrogant boxer fail

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Take a look a this arrogant boxer doing an epic fail as he shows off before and in the beginning of the fight. Can’t say I feel bad for what happens to him. Props to Alexander for finding this gem. I never liked arrogant, cocky bastards like th

Bob Orlando on forms

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Bob Orlando showing how to teach forms.

Paladin Press special and blog update.

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Some cheap books and a status report

Striking a downed opponent

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Hit a man when he's down?

Atlanta Cop beats woman in IHOP

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Accept the law, change it or leave the country...

5th and washington street fight, Part 2

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Shees...

How to train Joint Locks and Limb Destructions on the Heavy Bag

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Snap, crackle, pop on the heavy bag

Birthday special: Discount on my books and videos

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15% off during the next 48 hours. First come, first served.

5th and washington street fight

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"I'm from 5th and Washington street fight!" Pow!

Midget muay Thai and MMA fight

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Midgets fighting in muay Thai and MMA. Just when you think you've seen it all...

From the Octagon to the Street, Part 3

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Train for the way you'll need to fight, not the way you like to fight best.

Dan Inosanto and the Tueller drill

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I heard of this a long time ago but never saw the actual video. So I’m glad to finally see Dan Inosanto wielding a knife on police officers to illustrate the lessons from the Tueller drill. Props to TDA Training for the find. � A lot has b

Old Guys in the martial arts, Part Four

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Final thoughts on old guys in the martial arts.

Big G is upset with my blog.

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Guess I'll have to go elsewhere.

Turkish candid camera gone wrong.

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Smile! You're on candid camera!

Site will be down for maintenance.

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I just got news from my web host: they’re moving accounts to a different server farm sometime between today and tomorrow.  That means this blog will be down for 1-3 hours while they do the migration. So don’t worry if you get an error pa

Big kid gets bullied one too many times, Part Three

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Casey Heynes talks about being bullied.

How to refill a heavy bag without having to empty it first

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Save some time and train some more.

Big kid gets bullied one too many times, Part Two

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The talking heads flap their jaws.

Big kid gets bullied one too many times

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Don't write checks your ass can't cover.

Self-defense against burglars

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I recently got this link sent to me. It covers ten self-defense tips to handle a situation where burglars target your house. Some of the information (like having a cell phone on you) is pretty good. Other things, I disagree with. My biggest issue is

Old Guys in the martial arts, Part three

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Don't mess with that old guy, he'll just kill you...

Epic boxing fail

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You're not a boxing kangaroo son...

Old Guys in the martial arts, Part two

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Getting old, not for wussies...

How to transition from competitor to coach

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For Mike.

Kris Wilder’s podcasts

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I mentioned Kris’s blog only yesterday and here he goes and does another cool thing. He just put up a bunch of interviews with authors and martial artists on his blog.  You can check them out right here. These are podcasts he recorded a while

Old guys in the martial arts

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Old age, not for wussies...

What was your first real fight like?

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Holy flapping flail Batman!

Sanshou Footwork Drill

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Step, shuffle and slide.

Spinning back kick knock out

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Boot to the head...

Knife in Chinese man’s head

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He got lucky, real lucky...

Self-defense law changes in Alaska

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Dura lex, sed lex.

E-book update

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Coming along nicely.

Podcast prep-work: Need your input

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What would you like to hear?

Old Lady fights off robbers with handbag

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Go Grandma!

Fear, self-talk and self-defense, Part Two

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In the first part of “Fear, self-talk and self-defense“, I mentioned the negative things that can pop into your mind when you’re about to go toe-to-toe with somebody. Like I explained there, it’s something that can happen to a

Epic High Kick Fail, Part 2

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Nice moves...

One Against Many Contest Winner

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Congrats to Jake.

Plans for the new year

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Lots of work to be done...

MMA Fighter wants to fight Obama

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Obama smackdown on Volkmann...

LEO Training Success Story

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Cool. Glad I was of help.

Fear, self-talk and self-defense

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

That little voice inside your head...

Digital Downloads at Paladin Press

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I just received a mail from my publisher that they’ve implemented digital downloads on their site. That means you can download a bunch of videos and books (both in PDF and EPUB format) directly to your PC. I’m one of the lucky authors to

Epic situational awareness fail

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Situational awareness, don't go to the mall without it...

Muay Thai Knock Out and a Funny Face

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Ouch...

Do you use a smartphone to read this blog?

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Do you?

Andrei Arlovski “This is Sparta” Kick

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

This is Andrei!!!

Total Defense: Interview with Mark Mireles

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In-depth interview with this decorated LEO.

In Memoriam, Andy Hug

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Andy Hug, a K-1 legend.

Scaling self defense

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Not too much, not too little, but juuuust right.

Video update: Combat Sanshou

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What would you like to see?

Weird Martial Arts Demo

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Ehm... ????

Dan Inosanto Demonstration

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"Old man", yeah right...

Sanshou training: the old guy against the young guys

Published on 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Last Saturday, I participated in a Sanshou training session for the selection of the Belgian national team. I was asked to come take a look at the new talent and also to consider taking up the post of national trainer again.  So I put on my gloves a

D.C. Caribbean Festival Street Brawl

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Caribbean fun turns into a brawl

Can combat sports get you killed in a self-defense situation?

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The hidden pitfalls of sports fighting.

French President Sarkozy attacked by man in crowd.

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Say what you want about the French but this is cool.

Awareness, it’s a good thing…

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"Where did that guy come from?"

Purse snatcher stabs wannabe hero

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No good deed goes unpunished...