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Photo Gallery

Mike and Ted

Michael Janich with the legendary Ted Nugent at the 2004 SHOT Show. Nugent took the time to compliment me on my presentation in The Outdoor Channel's "Shooting Gallery" episode on close-quarters shooting -- making my day, and the entire show.

 

 

 

MBC Camp, Sept 2003

The participants of the first annual Martial Blade Camp, conducted 12-15 September 2003 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, included martial artists from Colorado, Utah, Texas, Ohio, New Jersey and Virginia.

 

 

 

 

footwork and throwing

Michael Janich presenting instruction in footwork and throwing techniques derived from pentjak silat serakĀ® during Martial Blade Camp 2003. MBC assistant instructor Matt Zavakos receives the honor of the fall.

 

 

 

Training action

Training action during the first back-to-back presentation of MBC Levels 1-4 at Dave Holloway's Grove City Karate school in Grove City, Ohio. Mr. Holloway has been an outstanding supporter of the MBC program and has hosted numerous MBC training events at his school.

 

 

 

Performing advanced sumbrada

Students performing advanced sumbrada training drills during MBC Level 3-4 training at the Spyderco Headquarters in Golden, Colorado.

 

 

 

Spyderco President Sal Glesser

Spyderco president Sal Glesser presenting a sneak peak at Spyderco prototypes and concept knives during the July 2003 advanced MBC classes. Inside looks at Spyderco's product line and tours of its production facility are two of the lesser-known benefits of attending MBC classes at their facility.

 

 

 

Mike and Mike Snody

Michael Janich and custom knifemaker Mike Snody at the 2003 Blade Show in Atlanta. Mr. Snody is one of the most talented custom makers in the world today and was instrumental in the development of the Janich Ronin and Yojimbo designs.

 

 

 

Mike, Wally Hayes, and Brent Beshara

Michael Janich with custom knifemakers Wally Hayes and Brent Beshara at the 2003 Blade Show. Hayes and his apprentice Beshara are two of Canada's premier knifemakers and their work is highly sought after in the specops community.

 

 

 

Practicing largo mano

Students practice largo mano training drills at an MBC class at the Richmond Hot Shots Range in Richmond, California in June 2003.