Using some real experience both from study and living, with some military aspects like the discipline and drive, with some good old-fashioned common sense and, most importantly, the one thing we all have—the “will to live” no matter what it takes, to draw from everything around you to make it out alive and get home safe.
That’s what I hope to instill in anyone who reads this book—the belief that you will survive, and the knowledge that will help you to survive. I want you to believe that just because you don’t have all the goodies and supplies, or the training and experience, doesn’t mean you won’t or can’t make it; it only means it will not be as easy and you’ll have to try harder. But that’s ok, because lesson one is the most important lesson of all” NEVER QUIT!
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Hawke believes that everyone inherently has the will to survive in them and all they need to do to develop it is to do some study and get some dirt time. Likewise, Mykel believes that no one owns survival, it is there for everyone and everyone should do it. He knows people have different needs and that folks learn in different ways.
To this end, Mykel Hawke has a group of friends he knows, and who are dedicated teachers and practitioners of the Art of Survival. One may let price or location drive a decision to select an instructor but Mykel recommends looking for someone who:
1) Teaches what you seek. Example: Seek out an Arctic Survival Expert if you live in the cold, or plan to travel to or work in those regions.
2) Teaches the way you best learn. Example: If you do better learning with books first, or class room, or hands-on, or prefer to go straight to the field, then find a course that fits your needs.
3) Has the attitude to which you best respond. Example: Seek out a Hard Core Drill Sergeant type if you need to be pushed, or a Calm Spiritual Person if you are self driven.
NOTE: Not everyone who has served is an expert in Survival, just like not everyone who has served in Special Ops is a Martial Artist, a Master Marksman, or anything else. Simply attending a school or serving doesn't make them an expert. Dedication in terms of study and practice is what makes one a true
practitioner of the Art of Survival. So, ask questions about background, training, schools, experience, and teachings. Then select the best instructor for your needs.
This is a list of Mykel Hawke's Survival Friends as a good start for would be students. (This list is not inclusive as Mykel simply can't know everyone, but there are many other wonderful instructors out there.)
If you contact one of these instructors, please tell them you found them on Mykel Hawke's site. Thanks and happy survivalin'!
ID: Ranger Rick
HQ: Italy
STYLE: Military
SPECIALTY: Ranger Commando
SITE: Survival Outdoor Skills
E-MAIL: sossurvivalkits@live.com
ID: Sam Coffman
HQ: Texas
STYLE: Military and Primitive
SPECIALTY: Special Forces and Medicine
SITE: The Human Path
E-MAIL: sam@thehumanpath.com
ID: Allan Beauchamp
HQ: Canada
STYLE: Military and Primitive
SPECIALTY: Winter Ops
E-MAIL: allansue@cyberbeach.net
ID: Buddy Gurnari
HQ: New Mexcio
STYLE: Military and Primitive
SPECIALTY: Desert, USAF CCT
SITE: Base Camp West
E-MAIL: basecampwest@hotmail.com
ID: Jeff Randall
HQ: Alabama, Peru
STYLE: Civilian
SPECIALTY: Knives
SITE: www.jungletraining.com
E-MAIL: jeff@eseeknives.com
Hawke also finds the following people to be good survival instructors:
Dave Cantebury
Kelly Allwood
Jess Krebbs
