In today's post we are going to learn how to punch which seems like a no brainer. I mean, most of us have punched …
Jousting for Writers
If a joust is in your work, this post is for you. Your jousting character will learn to dress the part, follow the rules …
Dislocating A Thumb to Escape Handcuffs
Is dislocating a thumb to escape handcuffs a "thing?" Recently, at a writer's conference, I was on a panel called "Blood …
Writing Fighting Multiple Opponents
I have been asked many times if one character can beat multiple opponents. My answer is always, “tell me more,” because …
How People Who Don’t Know How to Fight, Fight?
How do people who don’t know how to fight, fight? I was asked this question by a writer through a book review and am so …
10 Lies About Fighting Writers Shouldn’t Believe
In my years of working with writers on writing fight scenes, there's a few misconceptions that I see in their work or …
Using Animals in Fight Scenes
I get questions on the regular regarding animals in fight scenes. Often I am asked how to combat that. But, recently, I …
Character Size and Fighting Styles
Okeedoke, we are finishing this fighting style series today! Be sure to check out the previous posts on the subject …
Welcome back Kata! – Bo and Jo Staff Basics
Some time back on the YouTube, FightWrite featured Jo Kata 13 as an intro to bo and jo staff basics. Well, recently, …
Carrying a Katana on Your Back
This past weekend at the Realm Makers convention, I had the privilege of speaking to a great group of writers about …
Fight Technique for Writers – X Choke
All along I help record videos for a site called BJJSoul.com. Recently I recorded an X choke that you absolutely can do …
How to Punch
We are in the midst of a series on writing female fighters. The most recent post discussed how to pick a fighting style …