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by Sicarius
Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:37 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Mixed Martial Arts as a Blueprint for Stealth
Replies: 41
Views: 45730

Re: Mixed Martial Arts as a Blueprint for Stealth

I agree about a thread, but right now I am focused on other things. With time and more control over my life, I will do the most I can.

And yes it would be free, anything I make at least
by Sicarius
Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Mixed Martial Arts as a Blueprint for Stealth
Replies: 41
Views: 45730

Re: Mixed Martial Arts as a Blueprint for Stealth

Stealth Technique and Shadow Work are laughable to me, they have dog shit for experience and their preferred techniques take a minute of logical thought to realize "this sucks" This concept will take time and be difficult, but the main aspect holding it back is people talking about it rather than ac...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Source of the Day: SuperFunctional Training, https://www.thebioneer.com/product/superfunctional/ Just buy it, this book is amazing! My favorite aspect is the simple fact that cognitive performance and training are discussed at all. The Bioneer also goes into detail about it, and of course the other ...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Mixed Martial Arts as a Blueprint for Stealth
Replies: 41
Views: 45730

Re: Mixed Martial Arts as a Blueprint for Stealth

11 years later, I know, but it seems this idea of a set "discipline" is more wanted and needed than ever.
by Sicarius
Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Videos That Teach You To Walk In The Shadows
Replies: 8
Views: 13643

Re: Videos That Teach You To Walk In The Shadows

if you are training for realism, why learn to cling to pipes upside down rather than refining your walk? lol I usually stay out of conversations where I see style over substance being pushed because everyone should go through their own personal learning process, but I agree with this and so many mo...
by Sicarius
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Videos That Teach You To Walk In The Shadows
Replies: 8
Views: 13643

Re: Videos That Teach You To Walk In The Shadows

Thank you for the links, but I think most of the people here, including myself, have barely entered into what stealth could be. Even the techniques shadow work teaches, they have many problems(such as instability, a crucial aspect when moving at a snails pace). Nobody ever seems to go in-depth on li...
by Sicarius
Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:10 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Source of the Day: How to Train Reflexes, Focus, and Decision Making, https://www.thebioneer.com/how-to-train-reflexes/ Mental training is incredibly fascinating to me, so I decided to include this interesting article from The Bioneer. I believe this could be incredibly beneficial to night operation...
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 8
Views: 7067

Re: Historical Stealth Thread

Anthony Cummins has written several books regarding the historical ninja, from translations of old texts to modern original works cross analyzing. I have one or two books, here is a list of them from Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/s?k=anthony+cumm ... _sb_noss_1
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Same response as before regarding an argument against them. I think it just depends on the operator's preference. Xero shoes and other barefoot brands undoubtedly offer some advantages but can be more expensive or hard to acquire. I prefer Xero shoes because of their health benefits, muscle building...
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work
Replies: 60
Views: 250990

Re: A semi-brief analyzation of stealth videos

Sleven wrote:
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:45 am
Sicarius wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:42 pm
Analyzing of StealthTechnique's top 15 videos

Okay, this whole breakdown was a good read. Focus points for content creation.
Thank you very much
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:39 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: A shitty Intro to Digital PERSEC for New Members
Replies: 12
Views: 9501

Re: A shitty Intro to Digital PERSEC for New Members

Here is how to not go about your digital PERSEC... Spider Ninja, the YouTuber guy really messed up his security. I was hanging out on Discord a while back with some members here, and we were laughing as we found out the county he lived in, ZIP code, and what high school he attended(although he made ...
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 19, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 8
Views: 7067

Re: Historical Stealth Thread

Interesting and depressing
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Oh, and I forgot the main aspect; They are zero drop and barefoot, both of which are good for your overall health, fitness, and stealth itself. Most water shoes are not, unfortunately. Xero shoes does make a water shoe and sandals, and several waterproof shoes like boots.
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 8
Views: 7067

Re: Historical Stealth Thread

This is a cool idea, is WWII considered too recent? I have some other periods, I just find WWII pretty interesting
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work
Replies: 60
Views: 250990

Re: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work

Quick, someone download all of his work before he goes away lol
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Xero shoes are zero have better variety, can have better traction, better protection, better materials, a 5,000 mile warranty, and a cooler appearance. By variety, I mean boots, low tops, different terrain etc. Traction depends, some water shoes may be better. Better protection than 30 dollar water ...
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Source of the Day: Xero Shoes, https://xeroshoes.com/ Shoes for stealth are a highly complex topic, which many people seem to overlook, not research into, or just use thick "brick" boots. I plan on writing and filming content on stealth walks and gaits, but based off of what I know now, Xero shoes ...
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Improvement Opinion Survey Thing
Replies: 14
Views: 12428

Re: Improvement Opinion Survey Thing

Thank you Sleven, that was great

I want to focus on creating stealth into a "discipline" with techniques, and a better YouTube channel for the community. Fuck katanas
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Alright, so everyone loves the hippy veteran wilderness guy, I will include some more links from him eventually
by Sicarius
Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:49 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Improvement Opinion Survey Thing
Replies: 14
Views: 12428

Re: Improvement Opinion Survey Thing

Somebody fill this out please, unless you already have
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Source of the Day: The Ultimate Guide to Splatter Vision/Wide Angle Vision, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCPsoNG1mr4 This is a video discussing how to gain access and control of "wide-angle vision". Wide-angle vision focuses on more vision with less detail and is highly sensitive to movement. Ou...
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Decreasing activity
Replies: 17
Views: 62238

Re: Decreasing activity

Agreed, I was just trying to help growth the best I could and Stealth Technique was MIA, so I just started linking everyone who asked a question
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:33 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Re: Sicarius's Source of the Day

Source of the Day : Advanced Isometric Training: Ballistic and Quasi Isometrics, https://www.thebioneer.com/advanced-isometric-training-ballistic-quasi-isometrics/ This article discusses something I find interesting, which is quasi isometrics. An isometric is a strength exercise in which you are st...
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:28 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Sicarius's Source of the Day
Replies: 66
Views: 101860

Sicarius's Source of the Day

This thread is where I will post all of the cool information I find on the internet that is applicable to night ops. This could be fitness, camouflage, psychology, military, techniques, stealth, tactics, and more.

Do you have sources? Share them here!

If I forget to post something, remind me please.
by Sicarius
Tue Mar 16, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Nightops Amino
Replies: 4
Views: 30377

Re: Nightops Amino

I think it would be unneeded for now. A YouTube would be better. If anyone wants to PM me with ideas, do so, and we can make videos. I am already talking with someone about some details, so don't be shy
by Sicarius
Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Posting here for anyone who hasn't come across The Bioneer in their web travels. - Great content, especially for this type of training [grip strength is also underrated and undertrained] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh_TPYPqjJuS_-nOfAIlfg . I've been following him for years. It's thanks to h...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

I think MMA stands where it does because it's probably taken seriously the most often. Like if you join up with an MMA team the training you'll receive is absolutely effective because, well if it's not you get your ass kicked. While not complete, even karate would be effective in stand up if everyo...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

The thing that irks me about MMA/jujitsu is that it trains you to only fight against a single opponent who's also playing by the same rules you are. In the real world, there are no rules or illegal moves - it's give it all you got or die trying. I tend to steer away from styles that focus more on t...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 15, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Posting here for anyone who hasn't come across The Bioneer in their web travels. - Great content, especially for this type of training [grip strength is also underrated and undertrained] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh_TPYPqjJuS_-nOfAIlfg . I've been following him for years. It's thanks to h...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 15, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Posting here for anyone who hasn't come across The Bioneer in their web travels. - Great content, especially for this type of training [grip strength is also underrated and undertrained] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh_TPYPqjJuS_-nOfAIlfg . I've been following him for years. It's thanks to h...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 15, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Training should closely, or exactly, mimic what you are training for. The Bioneer talks about this, as well as many internet websites. Some disagree and say training should target the muscle groups utilized. I personally think the first one should be most utilized, and then the second still incorpo...
by Sicarius
Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Posting here for anyone who hasn't come across The Bioneer in their web travels. - Great content, especially for this type of training [grip strength is also underrated and undertrained] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh_TPYPqjJuS_-nOfAIlfg . I've been following him for years. It's thanks to h...
by Sicarius
Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

lol military training is pretty total body, man. If you look on YouTube, you'll see they spend a good deal of time every day doing plyometrics like squat thrusts, squat benders, push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups obviously, explosive squat jumps, bear crawling, mountain climbers, prone row... it's lit...
by Sicarius
Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:01 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Well this didn't take them long...
Replies: 6
Views: 5277

Re: Well this didn't take them long...

Exactly, mind you guns are used defensively at minimum 300,000 times a year in the U.S. and at max 3 million. Around 50,00 people die annually from guns, and that can be broken up immensely, taking things like suicide and gang violence away to make the number a 4th or 5th of what it is. How about in...
by Sicarius
Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Well this didn't take them long...
Replies: 6
Views: 5277

Re: Well this didn't take them long...

There are so many reasons not to do this, if anyone needs clarification from me, just ask.

Since when the fuck do criminals follow laws anyway? I still trespass into areas that have a no trespassing sign, and I am not even an "actual" criminal, causing damage, stealing, or anything else.
by Sicarius
Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Well this didn't take them long...
Replies: 6
Views: 5277

Re: Well this didn't take them long...

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A part of me died
by Sicarius
Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:39 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Decreasing activity
Replies: 17
Views: 62238

Re: Decreasing activity

I feel we need quality, consistent, modern content. I had a 5000-word post regarding it, but realistically, someone just needs to do it. Even if we have some half-assed videos, they are better than nothing to me. I keep wanting to do something, but my life timewise is a mess as of now. The articles ...
by Sicarius
Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:36 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

I guess it's kind of cliche but for optimal focus on night ops, military PT doctrine forms a fantastic base. On top of that I would place climbing in various forms near the top. Not just grip strength but the total body strength needed to climb will come in handy. One of the most tiring things I've...
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Posting here for anyone who hasn't come across The Bioneer in their web travels. - Great content, especially for this type of training [grip strength is also underrated and undertrained] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh_TPYPqjJuS_-nOfAIlfg . Thank you so much, this is just what I have been lo...
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:01 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Night Ops Superstitions
Replies: 9
Views: 31274

Re: Night Ops Superstitions

I never go out on new moons or full moons, as they make people act strange. This is not a superstition though. The gravitational pull of either affects the water in your body, hence why people can feel and act weird. I do not know why this suddenly occurs on a new or full moon rather than progressiv...
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:57 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Parkour’s Dark Sibling
Replies: 1
Views: 2356

Re: Parkour’s Dark Sibling

Sounds cool. Moving slowly is key to remaining undetected, as the human eye picks up movement. However, "darkour" could serve as E&E after you put distance from your pursuers
by Sicarius
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:55 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

I do agree, however, parkour is fast compared to slow. Seeing videos from Xanatos and Stealth Technique, they do move faster than I expected. I myself go along pretty slowly, and sometimes stop at what I call "exposure zones" for extended periods to observe. Honestly, if you think about it, stealth ...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:18 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

I looked into the exercises you said for hamstrings, I will definitely try some out. Typical exercises like squats also target hamstrings, just not as precisely or strongly. I would say the most I have ever worked my hamstrings is through static positions. Holding squats, balancing, and crouching al...
by Sicarius
Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:41 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: hello operatives
Replies: 7
Views: 8032

Re: hello operatives

I am guessing you are the human who thanked me for the link on Stealth Technique's YouTube channel? Either way, I hope you enjoy the forum!

EDIT: Why the fuck did I write human lol, I meant to write person
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

I know I just posted this, but I would like two things from you guys; Critical feedback on the article and discussing the topic If anyone has any questions, doubts, or just wants to discuss some more stuff about the topic, do so! I encourage you to! I want critical feedback on the article, as in sty...
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: philisophical side of nightops?
Replies: 4
Views: 4849

Re: philisophical side of nightops?

I tend to find my philosophical stuff more private, sorry, otherwise I would share. Some content like Xanatos made, the "Wolf, Serpent, Eagle" could be nice though.
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Re: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Of course! I have more about specifics such as those. It just would have made the post too long and I feel I lack the experience to tell people why. Even with sources or whatever, I know I would rather have someone with experience telling me what to do.
by Sicarius
Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:12 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth
Replies: 39
Views: 26189

Enhance and Specify your Workout for Stealth

Introduction Physical exercise, in my opinion, is very overlooked in the average operator's training. Due to this, I want to discuss some basic ideas I have regarding exercise. Please note, I am currently not very fit and my operational experience is limited. However, I have sources and research to...
by Sicarius
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work
Replies: 60
Views: 250990

Re: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work

It was, that was deleted now for some reason