The weapon you can take anywhere, even on a plane
Airport security. Love them or hate them, they play a vital role in making our journeys safer. As I am writing this post, I am in a foreign country on a business trip. As a …more
Why martial arts is not the same as learning self-defense
When thinking about learning self-defense, most people immediately imagine that it involves learning a martial art like Karate, BJJ, MMA or something of that nature. The reality is that these arts are not the same …more
How to choose a self-defense weapon
Gun? Knife? Pepper spray? Taser? What should you choose as the ideal self defense weapon? The proponents of each type of self-defense weapon will most certainly have many reasons why his or her chosen weapon …more
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
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
