Patrick Vuong

* Co-founder of @tiga_tactics 🥷
* Editorial ronin for magazines 💻
* Retweets are not endorsements

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

I did a thing! Please check it out.

[Tiga Tactics @Tiga_Tactics]

You don't have to be ripped. You don't need to have the gear. You just need to have the will to protect yourself and your loved ones. We got your back. And your front. And your sides 😉👊👍.
🎵 Music by @draykh.

#tigatactics #combatives #selfdefense #selfreliance #martialarts

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

@jordanhmay Hmm, you'd think things would be more user-friendly in this day and age ... 🤔

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

When @SteelWillKnives reposts your post, you just have to repost that repost 👍

[Steel Will Knives @SteelWillKnives]

Awesome pics of the Steel Will Onrush 632S by @calmbatives
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▪️N690Co & G10
▪️PVD finish
▪️3.62”
▪️$189.99
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#steelwillknives #steelwill #onrush #tacticalgear #knifelife

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

#throwbackthursday
I had the unique honor of helping @JaredWihongi work some knife, stick, and gun combatives in a private training session last week with @lyotomachidafw and Chinzo Machida. Here's a brief breakdown of some concepts we practiced.
🎵: @draykh

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

Check out this video we just posted that breaks down one of the most dynamic submissions in recent #UFC history.
#mma #bjj #heelhook #ryanhall #bjpenn

[Tiga Tactics @Tiga_Tactics]

Our Director of Curriculum Conrad Bui (a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, among many other systems) breaks down how Ryan Hall executed that crazy heel hook to defeat UFC legend BJ Penn.
#ryanhall #bjpenn #UFC #mma #BJJ #heelhook #tigatactics

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

@DavidJamesBruc6 @RealAJBenza The journalist in me thinks this was staged for the views. The other part of me thinks, Maybe this is how millennial hipsters fight over who has the tighter pants.

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

I'm excited to name Dr. Conrad Bui as Director of Curriculum of my combatives company @Tiga_Tactics. His 30+ years of martial arts experience will sharpen our self-defense programs to be the most street effective knowledge available today.
#combatives #selfdefence #SelfDefense

[Tiga Tactics @Tiga_Tactics]

Dr. Conrad Bui is now our Director of Curriculum! He's a champion martial artist who has black belts or equivalent in 7 fighting arts. Fisticuffs on his feet, grappling on the ground, and everything in between, he's deadly at every range.
#combatives #selfdefense #selfdefence

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

Made a pitstop at the 7 Magic Mountains driving from Vegas this past weekend. Was pretty unimpressed by this artwork in the Mojave, so I "kicked it up" a notch. I love art, but it's just boulders stacked up and painted gaudy colors. 📷: uv89
#sidekick #martialarts #boringart

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

What a great way to start the week. I'm honored to have my old publication feature me above the fold yesterday on its website for a Q&A about my new combatives company. If you haven't read it yet, go to https://t.co/tsmZXAjPR9 to learn more about why I created @Tiga_Tactics.

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

I know this is not a stabby, slashy, or bang-bangy tool, but I think the Burnable Business Card from @WazooSurvival is dang cool. It fits in your wallet until you need to transform it into a kindling fire lay during a survival situation.
#wazoosurvival #pocketpreps #survivalism

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

The Du Hoc from @CRKTweet. Easily one of the biggest karambits I've had the pleasure of reviewing.
#crkt #crktknives #duhoc #karambit #silat #kali #edgedweapon

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

This used to be a rail spike. Now it's a pretty badass fixed blade.
#fixedblade #fixedbladefriday #fixedblades #uniqueknives #repurposedknife #knifelover #knifefanatic #knifephoto #knifeaddict #knifelifestyle #knifelife #custommadeknife

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

Stumbled across a mini fair while exploring downtown Denver last week and spotted this fixed blade made from a repurposed wrench.

#throwbackthurs #fixedblade #fixedblades #multitool #multitools #smallknife #handmadeblades #customknife #16thstreetmall #downtowndenver

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

This past weekend I got flipped on my ass, punched in the jaw, hit in the spine, and had my neck cranked and my elbow hyperextended. Best time of my life! I'm always blown away by the deadly stuff I learn when I attend the annual Silat Serak Symposium.
#silat #serak #selfdefense

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

This ginunting trainer from Keen Edge Knives is an accurate replica of the iconic Philipine short sword. It's got fantastic weight and balance. Plus it has Keen Edge's Change-A-Blade fan tail handle, which lets you swap in other training blades.
#ginunting #shortsword #kali

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

I believe in recycling, so I'm impressed by this fixed blade. It's crafted from a repurposed file, mated to Micarta scales, and nicely balanced.
#fixedblade #fileknife #customknife #knife

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

@jcksndnl Don't forget that you also ate a side dish of air 😉

[Cornerstone MA @martialartsarl]

Girls kick butt in Martial Arts! #martialartsarlington #arlingtontx #blackbeltlife #blackbelt #karate #arlingtonmartialarts #cornerstonemartialarts

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

[Patrick Vuong @calmbatives]

I've always been more ninja than samurai but, man, is the Mizutori Katana from @coldsteelknives impressive. The 1095 high-carbon steel blade is razor sharp with gorgeous harmon. My full review is in the current issue of @RecoilMag.
#coldsteelknives #katana #samuraisword