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The Relocate Principle - Starting Fresh When Survival Demands It
In bushcraft, the Relocate Principle is about knowing when to move camp—floodwaters rise, game runs dry, or danger closes in. It’s not...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
2 days ago2 min read
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The Trail Principle - Guiding Your Kids Through the Wild of Life
In survival, the Trail Principle is about blazing a path—cutting through brush, marking trees, or leaving cairns so others can follow...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Mar 252 min read
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The Signal Principle: Calling for Help to Overcome Personal Demons
In bushcraft, the Signal Principle is your lifeline. Three fires, a whistle blast, popping smoke flares, or a mirror flash can summon...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Mar 183 min read
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The Perimeter Principle - Keeping Toxic Threats Out of Your Camp
In survival, the Perimeter Principle is about securing your camp—setting boundaries to keep threats at a distance. Whether it’s a ring of...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Mar 112 min read
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A Metaphor for Success in Wilderness Survival
by Terry Campbell - www.preparesurviveadapt.com Survival in the wilderness demands a mastery of fundamental principles, much like facing...
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Mar 44 min read
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The Distance Principle: Protecting Your Space in Jiu-Jitsu, Friendships, and the Campfire of Life
In Jiu-Jitsu, the Distance Principle is one of the most essential survival tactics. Simply put, the right amount of distance determines...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Feb 253 min read
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The Detachment Principle: Letting Go of What Holds Us Back in Jiu-Jitsu, Faith, and Survival
One of the most common mistakes beginners make in Jiu-Jitsu is holding on too tightly . Whether gripping their opponent’s gi with all...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Feb 183 min read
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The Connection Principle: Jiu-Jitsu, Wilderness Skills, and the Healing Power of Nature
Lindsay and Daniel practicing Jiu-Jitsu If you’ve ever trained in Jiu-Jitsu, you know that Rener Gracie emphasizes connection as one of...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Feb 113 min read
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Herbal Balms
Medicinal Herb Cabinet Jeremiah 8:22: “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why, then, is there no healing for the...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Jan 13 min read
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September is National Preparedness Month.
#preparedness #survival This time of year is marked by cooler temperatures, back-to-school for kids, the introduction of pumpkin-spiced...
Greg- 62nd Citizen
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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Everyday Carry on a Budget: Shieldon Knives
Today, we're delving into everyday carry tools, focusing on our trusty companions – knives. In the spotlight, Shieldon Knives , an...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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Wilderness Survival Instructor Certification
Why Get Certified? Getting a Wilderness Survival Instructor Certification brings many benefits for you and your career: Mastery of...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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Camp Cooking Gear
There is no greater place to relate to people than a campfire meal. Preparing, cooking, and eating together changes people's lives. That...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
May 8, 20243 min read
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Bushcraft: Top 6 Questions Answered
What is the meaning of Bushcraft?
Bushcraft, according to Richard Graves, encompasses a collection of skills and knowledge essential for wi
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
May 2, 20244 min read
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Preps and Prepper skills put to the test
By Greg | 62Citizen While some prep for fantastic, Hollywood-level catastrophes, most see preparedness as a way to plan and stock up for...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Apr 12, 202410 min read
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Bugged out, now what? Pt. II
Where do we go? On the surface of this question, the easy answer is to say "off the X" or out of danger. If a storm or wildfire is...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Mar 8, 202411 min read
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Bugged Out, Now What?
During a time of plagues and hardship, Moses called for the people to flee in the middle of the night after the Passover. Hundreds of...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 20247 min read
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Bed Roll Revolution
In the rugged world of bushcraft life, we quickly uncover the enduring legacy of bed rolls and why they have played such a vital role in...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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The 80/20 Rule: Secrets to Survival Mastery
In the world of survival, bushcraft, and preparedness, the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a concept that holds...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Mastering Bushcraft Tools: Building a Weatherproof Survival Shelter
Bushcraft, the art of thriving in the wild by utilizing your surroundings, is a skill that combines resourcefulness, practical knowledge,...
Jason Hunt, Ph.D.
Oct 22, 20233 min read
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