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Wim Demeeres Blog covers articles and how-to guides on martial arts, self-defense, MMA conditioning, boxing, teaching methods and more.
Wim Demeeres Blog
2w ago
In the last few years, the number one question I received was when the next volume of Boxing for Self-Defense would come out. I responded to all the private messages and on social media as well every now and then. This last week, three different people asked me so I figured I’ll just make a public statement that I can refer to from now on. I’ll also give you all a sneak peek of the content.
I’ll write more below, but here is one of the first pages of what is tentatively titled Boxing for Self-Defense, Volume 2: Dirty Boxing: Defend Yourself with Illegal Blows and Banned Techniques.
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Wim Demeeres Blog
1M ago
There are many misconceptions about self-defense. In this episode, I discuss the most common ones and add some nuance. Enjoy.
The links mentioned in this episode (affiliate link):
Marc MacYoung books
Peyton Quinn books
Instagram carjacking video
My Instagram
Randy’s law
How to train with edged weapons
My Violence Analysis videos
My Patreon
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Wim Demeeres Blog
2M ago
Jan Quaeyhaegens is a Belgian MMA fighter in Cage Warriors. We talk about his career and what it is like to be a professional fighter.
The bonus episode with Q&A from my Patrons is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/96490581
The links mentioned in this episode (affiliate link):
Solo Training 2: my chapter on Mental Triggers
Jan on Instagram
Jan on Facebook
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3M ago
We kick off the new year by adding entries to our Bingo card for the year: what do you expect will happen? The goal is to be serious and silly simultaneously because if you can’t laugh at reality, what can you laugh at?
The links mentioned in this episode (affiliate link):
UFO Congressional hearing
Pandemics in history
Google and Meta made cuts to DEI programs
Mars attacks!
Unreleased Prince projects
Unreleased Michael Jackson music
De-industrialization in Germany (the engine of the EU economy)
Rust belt on the Rhine
Belgium world record no government
Elden Ring DLC
AI movies are coming
Jud ..read more
Wim Demeeres Blog
4M ago
René Dreifuss is a former MMA competitor, and coach, but also studied Political Science & East Asian/Japanese studies. Our conversation went far and wide and I enjoyed it tremendously. I hope you do too.
The bonus episode is available here.
The links mentioned in this episode:
Previous episode with René
Guy Mezger knife attack
“Let go of my dick!”
Randy’s Law
SAID principle
René’s website
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4M ago
Toby Cowern is a survival expert, among many things, but in this episode, he mainly speaks from his background in military intelligence. We discuss the current conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, and look to the future to see what else is coming at us.
The bonus episode is here.
Enjoy!
The links mentioned in this episode:
Previous episodes with Toby:
https://wimsblog.com/47
https://wimsblog.com/104
The Seven Pillars of Urban Preparedness
Podcast episode 132: Single variable thinking
Austrian preparedness for blackouts in supermarkets (translated into English)
Toby’s website
His Patreon
Tha ..read more
Wim Demeeres Blog
5M ago
Self-defense is not only about social or criminal violence. At times, ideological and political violence can be just as dangerous to you. In this episode, I talk about the polarized times we live in, why they are this way, what some of the contradictory positions are, and in the end: how to avoid ideological capture.
The links mentioned in this episode:
George Floyd – BLM protests/riots cost (insurance cost only…)
Don’t follow the narrative on Ukraine; get called a Vatnik.
U.S., European officials broach topic of peace negotiations with Ukraine
Ukraine’s top general: War with Russia has rea ..read more
Wim Demeeres Blog
5M ago
Doug Patteson is a former CIA spy, technical advisor to movie and TV projects, firearms instructor and a lot more. We talked about his life, what it’s like to be a spy and covered much ground. Enjoy!
The bonus episode on Patreon where Doug answers questions is here.
Enjoy!
The links mentioned in this episode (affiliate link):
Monochrome Invader Girl art.
Barry Eisler books
The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War
Doug’s site
Doug on Instagram
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Wim Demeeres Blog
5M ago
Mike Tyson losing to James Buster Douglas was a surprise to many people. The way they expected the fight to go was caused by the same thinking we see nowadays in society: war in Ukraine or Israel, politics, history, etc. Single-variable thinking is omnipresent. In this episode, I explain why it doesn’t work and what to do about it.
Enjoy!
The links mentioned in this episode (affiliate link):
Mike Tyson on being intimidating.
Violence is an emergent dynamic system
My Violence Analysis videos
List of logical fallacies
List of cognitive biases
Dogmatism
Rick Roufus vs. Changpuek Kietsongrit, F ..read more
Wim Demeeres Blog
8M ago
Wayne Black has more than forty-five years of professional security experience in both the public and private sectors. He has personally supervised protection details and special threat assignments all over the world. Wayne is a qualified expert witness regarding security in US Federal and State courts, a nationally certified firearms instructor, and much more.
The links mentioned in this episode (affiliate links):
Wayne’s book: School Insecurity: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators on School Security, Protecting Your Children, and Fostering a Safe Learning Environment
Wayne’s w ..read more