Does size matter during a violent attack?
This topic has been the source of many heated debates over many years. Some self-defense experts say NO, others say YES. My view is that it DEPENDS on many things. Sure, a muscular guy weighing …more
Why real life self-defense is different from sports based martial arts
One thing we always want to be clear on is exactly what is self defense? What is real life, self defense? All too often we can’t even define this! Most people don’t know. You know …more
What could possibly go wrong…?
Earlier in my life, my wife and I decided to become Game Rangers. We completed a Ranger Course and soon we were working as Field Guides in the Greater Kruger National Park. One afternoon, I …more
Pepper ball gun for self-defense?
The complicated process of obtaining a firearm license in South Africa forces many people to look at alternative self-protection weapons. A pepper ball gun for self-defense is a popular choice. Pepper ball guns for self-defense …more
5 Reasons why a stun gun sucks for self-defense
Stun guns are devices that emit an electric shock upon contact with an attacker. When the trigger mechanism of a stun gun is pressed, electricity passes between two metal prongs which supposedly incapacitate the attacker …more
Criminals are not fearless
The first image that comes to mind when thinking about a violent criminal predator is that he/she is big, mean-looking, ultra-tough, very dangerous, and almost superhuman. Many people believe that criminal predators cannot be beaten, …more
Start your own SELF-DEFENSE business.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many martial arts and self-defense business owners are sinking while COBRA-Defense is soaring. Though 2019 was a record-breaking year, COBRA exceeded all of 2019 in the first six months of 2020. …more
Best training for self-defense
There are so many self-defense training options available today. There are traditional martial arts, modern mixed martial arts, BJJ, military combatives, reality-based self-defense and many more. The wide choice available, as well as the fact …more
14 Easy ways you can spot a violent attack before it happens
Have you ever wished that you have the superpower to know when a violent attack is about to happen so that you can prepare yourself and get the tactical advantage over your attacker? The good …more
Waarom dit nie effektief is om ‘n aanvaller in selfverdediging tussen die bene te skop nie
Geweld teen vroue is ‘n voortslepende probleem in Suid Afrika. Vroue is desperaat en soek na die mees effektiewe selfverdediging tegnieke om hulself te verdedig teen groter en sterker manlike aanvallers. Een van die mees …more
