Michael van Ginkel has dedicated his life to researching conflict. Drawing upon his travels across Europe, American, and Asia, this site provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the study of conflict.

Conflict Research
The discipline of Conflict Archaeology improves our understanding of war and keeps the memory of the fallen from fading…

Combat Blog: Preparing For a Fight
The chain-link fence lining the gym’s wall presses into my back. Pushing forward, I create a mental note of the fences proximity. …

Combat Sports
Athletes have trained in combat sports since ancient times. Studying, training, and competing increases our understanding of combat…