Video: How We Build Warriors Willing to Fight – Matt Larsen, “Father of Modern Army Combatives”
Matt Larsen has been called the “father of modern Army combatives.” A former Marine...
Read MoreMatt Larsen has been called the “father of modern Army combatives.” A former Marine...
Read MoreMWI Staff | 01.02.18 | Commentary & Analysis
As we enter 2018, we’re taking a look back at our most read pieces of MWI commentary and...
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