Escaping from Zip Ties: Friction Saw

Escaping from Zip Ties: Dual Zip Ties

Escaping from Zip Ties: Shimming

Escaping from Zip Ties: Breaking (Rear)

Escaping from Zip Ties

Escaping from Zip Ties

Escaping from Zip Ties: Breaking (Rear)

The general sense of safety and security for those you fight for to see again.

This is a repost as the price on silver is now record low, right now is the time to invest, I have paid more than US$20 for 1 troy ounce coin one year ago compared to now. Look at the price index for the last 20-30 years and compare, as the demand is higher than the reserves it is a bullet proof investment, the most popular coin the US Silver Eagle could not print enough coins this year due to lack of physical silver, the silver index does not reflect how much silver there is, as ETF is also calculated to the index but ETF is not by 1-1 ratio, there is less silver than what the ETF companies have, if everyone cashed in their ETF the companies would crash as they have as currencies less silver than the what is reflected by their sales of ETF, ETF is buying silver that is kept by a company so the customer doesn’t have to secure it, problem is that they sell more silver than they have.

 This is a guide for the aspects of self defence that is not on top of the list, in most cases and martial arts systems not at all, of vital survival components to keep focus on combat, to minimize the amount of things your brain has to process in combat, it is essential to have a few things cleared to avoid multitasking, which will lead to failure. One study I have read showed that the old paradigm that women are better at multitasking since the Stone Age is BS, scientific studies have shown that multitasking leads too many badly done task, this is not from a political agenda but facts. This about everything else than combative training, it is all the things that IMO are more important than only the hard skills.

1^st it is essential to one day in the near future tell everyone you care for how much they are important for you and that you love them, one can never know when death suddenly shows its ugly face in various forms, so to get assaulted and having to deal with the physical part and emotional will have a negative performance on ones capability to respond fast enough. To never have said the words you wish your family and friends you want them to know, now is the best time as you are alive. So to all my family, friends and amoks, thanks to all of you, I love you all as you have all made my life so more interesting and full of love.

2^nd the securing your family legally and financially, that removes the worry about their future in case you die which will make it hard to focus on surviving and not multitask with worry, that requires a lawyer for a testament and money for them. I have chose to invest in silver and gold coins, that is due to our tax laws, they are tax free and are not regarded as a capital that can be taxed but seen as collectors item and the profit cant be taxed as long it is not by selling huge amounts, I have found a loop hole in the VAT, toll and tax laws and buy silver coins from Estonia as they don’t have VAT and being a member state of the EU, I don’t have to pay VAT as it comes from an EU member state, gold is so cheap that now that I can purchase 1 troy ounce gold coins as the cost is so low that it is below the legal limit for purchasing from abroad, but buying gold coins is cheaper in every European state as its tax free, it is only silver that has VAT except the site I use for all my silver purchased in coins and not bar, as coins are tax and VAT free but bars are not VAT free which is 20% in Denmark. I have searched various sites but this one is the best and I am a very happy customer https://www.libertysilver.ee/en/ , the delivery can be tracked and traced and is the cheapest silver dealer online, created by people with an benevolent libertarian capitalistic agenda, to give everyone the opportunity to invest in the most secure way for when one retires and not exclusively only for the rich elite.

3^rd and most important to have done all the things you dream of, that usually requires money, having silver and gold coins are not only a safe way to invest and later have the funds to realize those dreams, but having a precious metal currency as silver that goes up when the stock or currency goes down, and is needed for all the electronic devices and medical product containing silver sterilize is far more better than gold, as there are huge gold reserves but there has not been any silver reserves for many years, decades, there has been found a huge silver mine in Peru with approximately more than 1 billion ounces, will keep the record low price down. We have cancelled all vacations until the price is back to its projected index price of US$100 pr troy ounce in 5 years time, as it is so cheap now, we prefer to be poor until the index is back to a high again. This gives us sense of security and future local or global catastrophic economics events are good news for our pension fund.

The common thing among these 3 critical points is to be prepared, to have the sense of security and safety for those you love, so when the day comes that all ones combatives skill are needed, one can focus on one single thing, survival and not anything else that can reduce ones response time. Visit https://www.libertysilver.ee/en/and compare the price with domestic price, I save 20% in VAT.

New skills for survival : How to Make a Solar Still. Make your own distilled...

New skills for survival : How to Make a Solar Still. Make your own distilled water

Wilderness Medicine and Survival Tips

Wilderness Medicine and Survival Tips

Survival Kit - Maxpedition Fatty pt.#1

Wow this guy has prepared one of the most extensive Survival Kits, small but full of anything you need, it’s amazing how much he can store in such a small space.

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Shipping Container As An Underground Shelter

Final attempt to record building of an underground shelter using a 20 ft. shipping container. For those wondering why I didn't simply pile dirt over it without pouring a concrete cap first..... These containers are mostly sheet metal. Heavy duty as it is, the roof and sides will push inwards from the weight. Eventually the metal will rust through and you'll be buried alive. My way will insure it is still there a few hundred years from now. Problem is, you'd better keep an eye on your sump pump. If it goes bad or loses power, you'll go in one day and find it the whole thing flooded. A surface alarm letting you know the water level is above where it should be isn't a bad idea. Putting the sump pump on a UPS is also a good thing.

Training to Avoid Zombies: Climbing, Crawling, Running, & Jumping

Training to Avoid Zombies: Climbing, Crawling, Running, & Jumping

So, 2012 brings a Mayan-flavored, end-oft-he- game Zombie Apocalypse. The most important component of our task list is: “How do we train for Armageddon?" There are many ways to organize our training themes. Taking a clue from our basic movements, we can climb, crawl, jump, and run, scrambling away from danger. Use these basic workout guidelines to prepare for the worst.

Read the whole article by Tom Furman at My Mad Methods

Stranded in Bolivia: Kettlebell Training for Survival Fitness

From My Mad Methods

When I think of survival, I think of a shortage of everything, including the basic essentials like food, medicine, and appropriate shelter. When I was 18, I had a small adventure which included these shortages. I was stranded in Bolivia, just me with only a tourist visa and without any skills, money, or friends. During those 13 months of “personal development,” I learned a few things about survival, and how to live day-to-day. I now realize that my struggle in Bolivia was “my coming of age” and helped me develop into the man I am today.

I arrived in Santa Cruz, Bolivia with very little money and no job. Soon after failing at getting a job, I ended up homeless and completely broke. All I had was a small backpack with one change of clothes and one jean jacket. To make matters worse, my visa didn’t allow me to take a real job and I had very limited choices. I was put to the test and I found ways to survive. I travelled on the roof of a train, I stowed away on a banana truck, I fought off robbers, and I ran for hours every day in exchange for a plate of food. I climbed a tall fence daily to avoid security guards so that I could get to my sleeping spot each night.

Things got better over time. I survived hunger, homelessness, thieves, and other challenges. After over a year of struggle, I ended up making my way back home. When I got back to my family in Patagonia, I was a different person. I was tougher both physically and mentally and I was heavier and stronger. I felt more confident than I ever had in who I was and the man I was becoming.

Stranded In Bolivia: Situational Briefing & Workout Planning

Location: South East Bolivia. City of Santa Cruz.
Climate: Subtropical jungle.
Conditions: Urban environment. 3rd world city.
Employment: Access to very low-paying, physical jobs, enough to trade for shelter and food. Little rest due to poor quality of shelter and very limited food supply.
Threats: Illnesses, robbers, narcs. A Caucasian appearance gets unwanted attention, fighting and escaping required.
Fitness Level: Good cardio foundation and average levels of strength. Before arriving in Bolivia, I had been training consistently with a local swim team for five years. I was training a few hours each day, six times a week. Swimming and cross training was the extent of my fitness.
The Program: When surviving in Bolivia, I learned that while being fit was very important, avoiding getting sick or injured was equally vital to survival. These workouts put emphasis on overall strength and endurance, overloading very conservatively to avoid over training and injury. Down in Bolivia, I didn’t have kettlebells or any equipment for that matter, and I used only calisthenics to maintain body strength.
Equipment: Timer, two kettlebells of equal weight, 18-24 inch stable platform, pull up bar or tree branch
Workout Schedule: Allot only two days a week to kettlebell lifting and the rest to light cardio and 30 minutes of joint mobility and stretching, or simply joint mobility and stretching.

Kettlebell Dive Bomber

Kettlebell Windshield Wiper

Kettlebell Power Snatch

Stranded In Bolivia: Kettlebell Workout #1

WARM UPGeneral Warm Up: Joint Rotation/Dynamic Stretch
Warm Up for Snatch:
A: Alternating 1-Hand Swing - 1 x 2 min
B: Clean - 1 x 2 min per side
C: Double Clean - 1 x 1 min

WORKOUT
A1: Single Half Snatch - 2 x 10 per side
A2: Rope Skipping (Shuffling Feet) - 2 x 1 min
A3: Double Half Snatch. - 2 x 10
A4: Rope Skipping (High Knees) - 2 x 1 min
A5: Single Half Snatch - 2 x 10 per side
A6: Rope Skipping (Feet Together) - 2 x 30 sec
A7: Double Half Snatch - 2 x 10
A8: Rope Skipping (Double unders) - 2 x 30 sec
B1: Shoulder Bridge Chest Press - 3 x 20
B2: Rope Skipping (Sprint) - 3 x 30 sec
B3: Double Bent Row - 3 x 20
B4: Rope Skipping (Easy) - 3 x 1 min

COOL DOWN
A: Windmill Series - 1 x 10 min
B: Stretching - 1 x 20 min

Stranded In Bolivia: Kettlebell Workout #2

WARM UPGeneral Warm Up: Joint Rotation/Dynamic Stretch
Warm up for Power Snatch:
A: Muscle Snatch - 1 x 1 min
B: Hang Power Snatch - 1 x 1 min
C: Power Pull - 1 x 1 min

WORKOUT
A1: Double Power Snatch - 2 x 10
A2: Rotational Sit Up - 2 x 10 each direction
A3: Double Power Snatch + 3 Push Ups - 2 x 10
A4: Reverse Hypers - 2 x 1 min
A5: Double Power Snatch + 3 Dive Bombers - 2 x 10
A6: Side Bends - 2 x 1 min per side
B1: Lateral Step Ups (Kettlebell on back) - 2 x 2 min
B2: Pull Ups (Use different variations) - 2 x 1 min
B3: Decline Push Ups - 2 x 1 min
B4: 2-Foot Box Hops (Backwards/Forwards) - 2 x 2 min
B5: Pull Ups (Use different variations) - 2 x 1 min
C: 1-Leg Orbitals - 1 x 1 min
D: 1-Leg Jerk - 1 x 1 min
E: Shoulder Bridge “I” - 1 x 1 min
F: Shoulder bridge “T” - 1 x 1 min

COOL DOWN
A: Get Up Series - 1 x 10 min
B: Stretching - 1 x 20 min

Swedish torch: step by step

bushcraft skills: the swedish torch/stove - my way

By Living Off The Grid

Mosquito trap - No more mosquitos!! Cut the top off a 2 liter bottle. Invert the cone and place it inside the straight part of the bottle. Glue the two pieces together. Add 1 tsp yeast and 1/2 cup sugar to some luke warm water, and pour the mixture into the bottle. Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide that you exhale. The yeast feeds off the sugar and emits the same gas, so the mosquito enters the bottle, thinking she will find food there.

For those who like to train at outdoor camps in the summertime, hate the Mosquito bites here is a cheap low tech solution.

Ultimate Survival JetScream Safety Whistle - KnifeCenter

The JetScream Whistle focuses manmade air streams through harmonically tuned chambers to create a piercing shriek audible over most other natural and manmade noises. Due to its pea-less design, JetScream even works when wet, making it the perfect accompaniment to all outdoor activities near rivers, lakes, or oceans. Flat enough to fit in your pocket and attached to a lanyard, the JetScream is just as useful in the city as it is in the woods. The JetScream can be found in the survival kits of some of the most elite government forces, including the United States Air Force and the Navy Seals.

ITS Store Updates: ORAL I.V. Now in Stock and ETA Trauma Kit Pouches Back in Stock!

ITS Store Updates: ORAL I.V. Now in Stock and ETA Trauma Kit Pouches Back in Stock!

Post-Apocalyptic Survival with Filipino Martial Arts

From My Mad Methods

To keep myself and those around me safe, I will look to keep my mind and body sharp with the use of martial arts training. Of course I’d like to arm myself with firearms, but in Ireland, these are hard to come by, and what happens when the bullets run out? My martial art of choice is the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), more commonly known as Kali, Eskrima, or Arnis (depending on where it originated). Specifically, the Doce Pares style of San Miguel is my choice. By Dave Hedges

Read the article http://mymadmethods.com/articles/conditioning-articles/1224-filipino-martial-arts-techniques-for-survival

Dave Hedges is a multiple-issue My Mad Methods Magazine Contributor. Check out his articles in past issues: Click Here