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  • One Small Step at a time. PTSD Doesn’t Define You.

    When you are stuck in one place you will never move forward. A small step, even 1 inch is still a step forward. Any motion is moving. PTSD doesn’t define you....

  • Round table discussion with Ian Scotto, Jack Murphy, Jim West: MMA and Special Ops with call-ins

    Click here to listen to this episode featuring James “Smokey” West! “Back on the show is a guy who’s known as a SOFREP favorite. We call him “The Legend,” others call him...

  • Modern American Gun Slinger

    I am Smokey, an American Modern Gun Slinger and awhile back I was in a discussion with Dean Horine and Jimmy Curly of FightFast.com, talking about fighting, when I made the...

  • Imminent Threat

    I was asked about an imminent threat and other than creating distance which I have talked about before, what else is an option to protect yourself.  While I answered this via...

  • Never Quit, Mind, Body and Spirit

    NEVER QUIT Lately I have been asked questions about getting in shape to make it to the next level and the short answer is never quit, mind, body and spirit. Specifically...

  • Surprise Attacks, Assaults, Getting Caught Off-Guard

    Not paying attention while walking may open you up to surprise attacks, assaults while being caught off-guard. 1. Create a Shield: If you are walking with your guard down and not...

  • Rapid Response

    Sometimes I am inspired to write about things that happen in my life and how they relate to my past events, training and circumstances getting me to this point of where...

  • Caring For Partners Who Have PTSD

    This one is for the ladies.  I am well aware men as well as women have to take on, caring for partners, who have PTSD and TBI. This article can be...

  • AEF Real World Defense Training Series

    Mr. West, I hope everything is going well with you. I do have a question for you. What is your opinion of internal boxing systems such as Tai Chi (the combat...

  • James “Smokey” West Signature Knife

    James “Smokey” West former U.S. Special Forces former “Black Ops” combat veteran’s  signature knife was designed exclusively for FightFast. Your Black Ops blade can be carried inverted around the neck as...

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