I have been going to and teaching in Australia since the 1990s, a chain broken by Covid. Often twice a year. I have friends in many cities that hosted me coast to coast. I have a very special place in my heart for the people I know there and Australia in general. I knew … Continue reading My GREATEST THANKSGIVING STORY
I have been in court a lot, military, state and federal, helping prosecutors win cases I brought forth, for three decades. I even worked for defense attorneys in the subsequent years as a private investigator. This process was an incredible legal education. I came to believe that the best patrol officers are former detectives. The … Continue reading The Butter Knife Cuts Both Ways and The Total Evidence Theorem
Kajukenbo Okayama: Hoch, tell us about yourself. Hock Hochheim: Well, that’s sort of the “Who, when, what, where, why” that I use everywhere. And I do ask that question…“Who?” “Who are you, really?” And in our business, who do you really expect to fight? There’s a psychology where older people think less of themselves, and … Continue reading WHO IS HOCK HOCHHEIM: THE JAPAN INTERVIEW
THE SACRIFICE FALL Pride before the “Fall.” Pride before the FAIL (or Fall) – meaning “those people who are overconfident or too arrogant are likely to fail” – this quick, popular and easily understood saying is from the Bible’s Book of Proverbs, in a few varied words. But the same message. Now, I am … Continue reading THE SACRIFICE FALL
In That Small Café… In my Budapest hotel this week, arranged by my seminar hosts, I stepped outside for the first to look around. Right across the street was the rear of a magnificent classic building. Such sights are not unusual in Hungary. Weather just beautiful, I stepped to the right a bit, and I … Continue reading In That Small Café…
With my recent promotion to 8th Dan in Kajukenbo, in the Prof. Gaylord Family and his 9th Dan Sifu Dean Goldade we have some new opportunities. Cross-ranking and getting recognized in Kaju! As you already know, all Force Necessary course testing is optional. All FMA-PAC testing is also optional. And now, thanks to the Dean … Continue reading Cross-Ranking Into Kajukenbo
Decades ago, I was working out with karate expert friend, and I grabbed his arms. He’d never been grabbed like this, and he had the epiphany-realization in that moment he needed grappling. But he then started years of Judo. But, this was yet another sport-art. They are both sports-arts. Combining them is still two isolated … Continue reading THE BIG BLEND: COMBATIVES – SPORTS – ARTS
Boys and girls! Another episode in the thrilling days of yesteryear Texas Policing…. When I walked onto the Criminal Investigation Division floor to start my evening shift, I could tell something was “up.” The day shift guys were scrambling to get their tactical vests and assorted personal gear and standard-issue, shotguns. “Hock!” said one, “Hurry … Continue reading AND HOCK! YOU TAKE THE BACK!
This in from former Police Chief, Mike Gillette… “Back in March of 2000, a magazine arrived in my mailbox. And even though I had been expecting it, when it did finally show up, I was somewhat surprised by my reaction to it. It was… disbelief. Even though I was holding the magazine … Continue reading HOW BIG IS “TOO BIG” TO DREAM? The CQC Magazine Story
Attacking the Neck for Restraints, Takedowns and Chokes A martialist must have a working knowledge about the anatomy, physicality and the law when it comes to wrapping arms around the neck for any reason, a walk-away, takedown and/or any choke. Here is quick, mandatory report on what you should know on the subject in general. … Continue reading CHOKES AND NECK ATTACKS – LEGAL AND MEDICAL ISSUES