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©1996 Robert Redfeather.

Robert Naki-Bésh Redfeather, being ( Mashgalé Ndee ) Mescalero Apache  in 1980 sought out his relatives on the Mescalero and other Indian reservations in South Eastern New Mexico and Arizona.  Redfeather was trained by his Grandfather in survival, and Nagondzoog (old term) Means War/Fight/Guerrilla Warfare,  Nagonłkaadí Means War/Fight/Combat -- the unique Apache brand of guerrilla warfare. Both of these were made famous by the Apache realm of powerful War Chiefs such as Mangas Coloradas, Cochise, Victorio, and Geronimo, who was a Bedonkohe Apache Leader.  In addition to his native culture, Robert Redfeather has been training in the martial arts for 48 years and is an 8th degree Black Belt. He has also been honored and inducted into several Hall of Fames across the country. Now with all this knowledge and life experiences, Redfeather is honored to pass it on through "Apache Knife Training Courses". He is also happy to pass along the history and traditions of his family and heritage, the Apache people. Redfeather, who teaches not from theory but from his life experience, is known for his training of our U.S. Military Troops, Police Officers, Native Americans, and anyone who has a desire to learn. A five-part certification course is available to enable you to teach "Apache Knife Training".

Those interested are Encouraged to Call For More Information: (714) 943-8127

"Nagondzoog-Nyol"

The Apache Knife: A Way of Life   

Yes, an Apache always has a lot of different blades on him for multiple uses.  He'll holster them in different places and deploy them at different times. In close-range fighting, Apaches preferred the knife over any other weapon.  Warriors and women alike always carried a knife, whether they used it around the camp, or for combat. In using the lance, war club, knife or empty-hands, the Apache warrior was extremely aggressive, but never to the point of recklessness.  The Apache strategy in battle centered on overrunning and completely overwhelming the enemy.  This tactic worked well (before firearms), as the Apaches were generally outnumbered.  One warrior would most likely face several opponents.  If the odds were too great, or if a chance for the entire war party to escape unharmed presented itself, the warriors would gladly retire.  For life was, and still is, quite dear to the Apaches. The legendary skills and endurance of the Apache warriors have been documented through the testimonies of the soldiers who fought them.  They even referred to them as the ‘tigers of the human race’ as they were deemed most ideally adapted to fighting in their rugged homeland.  Warriors wore a shirt, breechclout, and moccasins normally reaching above the knee; they carried a rope, blanket, water jar, fire stick, rations of mescal or jerky, and their weapons.  The Apache might employ a shield, bow, arrows, lance, club, Knife, and during the Apache Wars, a gun and cartridge belt.  They also blackened their weapons to camouflage them. The Apache attitude toward pain was altogether different from that of the Mexicans and Americans.  Pain was a fact of life and to endure it stoically and silently was the sign of good character.  From early on, boys were taught how to endure pain. The Apaches, in contrast to the Plains Indians, applauded courage but derided heroics; their numbers were too few for flamboyant risks and needless loss of life.  Stealth and caution were encouraged.  However, when the Apache was wounded or cornered, there was no more ferocious adversary.

Enjoying another beautiful day on the Rez.
Robert Redfeather member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association P.R.C.A.
Western States Indian Rodeo Association   W.S.I.R.A.

        Kernville, C.A. Rodeo in 10-08-94         Las Vegas, NFR Rodeo 1994.                Big Bear Rodeo Age 40.                                        

ONCE A COWBOY ALWAYS A COWBOY.
"FAILURE IS ONLY TEMPORARY- QUITTING IS WHAT MAKES IT PERMANENT!"

One Cowboy To Another.
Robert Redfeather and Too Slim's Mercantile
enjoying each others company at the Grammy party.

The Missing,

Acclaimed director Ron Howard was on hand for a screening of his new film, The Missing, at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood, CA. The Cinematheque is a non-profit organization dedicated to showing movies from all genres on the big screen. Their home base is at the classic Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. Their guest of honor was Howard, who was on-hand for a mini tribute to his career as a director. 04, DEC.2003 Robert Redfeather and Ronald Howard Ron Howard at the American Cinematheque for The Missing

 The 8th World Martial Arts Union
 

 Apache Knife Scouts goes to Korea in Chungju World Martial Art to Represent U.S.

as the Old Fighting Arts and the Art of Nagondzoog and Nagonlkaadi-Nyol. U.S.A. Apache Knife Team 2004   

Robert Redfeather, Anthony Alvarado.

Apache Wolf Tracking Team.

Often, we in our profession may be called to look for lost persons, such as hunters or children who have wandered off. The basic techniques are the same. We can not teach tracking in the time frame set aside for this training. We can only teach the basic techniques which must be applied. For one to become an experienced tracker, will take years of experience and dilligent application of these techniques.

REV: TOSHIO KURAMOT

ACTION MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINE'S HALL OF FAME AND SPIRIT AWARDS BANQUET 2003
Bob Wall, Robert Redfeather, Eric Lee.
Cynthia Rothrock, Robert Redfeather, Don Wilson. Congratulates Robert Redfeather for his induction as
Outstanding Contributon to the Martial Arts as a Grandmaster.
1. Masters Hall of Fame has inducted Robert Redfeather as the Pioneer Award of the year 2000.
2. Has Inducted Robert Redfeather into the International Hall of Fame as the Master Instructor of the year 2001.
3. WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL has inducted Robert Redfeather into the International Hall of Fame
as the Distinguished Master of the year 2002.
4. World Wide Masters Arts Hall of Fame HAS INDUCTED ROBERT REDFEATHER AS GRANDMASTER OF THE YEAR 2002
Alexandria Bay, New York
5. Robert Redfeather was awarded combat award for teaching the U.S. Marine Corp close quarter combat knife training 2003
6. 2012. WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL has inducted Robert Redfeather into the International Hall of Fame as
the Master of the year 2012.

The Martial Arts History Museum 

              2014

GM: Robert Redfeather
Mescalero Apache Awarded into World Head of Family Sokeship Council on June 21, 2014
and Receiving the Title as GRANDMASTER for APACHE KNIFE One of the Oldest Traditional Native American Art's. I am so proud to Representing the Native American Indian Culture!  And Recognizing Native American Culture as a Fighting Art.
http://www.whfsc.com/   








 

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR ROBERT REDFEATHER
GRANDMASTER GERALD OKAMURA DRAGON FEST 2003

 

Marc Denny, Robert Redfeather, Eric Knaus Dog Brothers. Robert Redfeather, Stephanie Cheeva,
TJ. Storm. Robert Redfeather, Oleg Taktarov.