Michael D. Janich is a noted personal-defense instructor and author of numerous books and instructional videos. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) intelligence officer, and former POW/MIA investigation team leader, Mike was also the first director of Paladin's video department. Perhaps Paladin's most versatile author, he is the author of more than a dozen titles on knives and knife fighting, martial arts, combat shooting, blowguns, and how to learn a foreign language. He best-selling titles include the Fighting Folders video series, Knife Fighting, Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back (with Rex Applegate), Homemade Martial Arts Training Equipment, and Speak Like a Native.