Freezing up during confrontation
Many of our students share their stories with us when signing-up for our couses. In a lot of cases they have been victims of a violent attack. Some had previous training in various self-defense systems …more
Can you really learn self-defense online?
This is a much debated topic in the martial arts and self-defense world. Some instructors feel that one cannot learn martial arts or self-defense from online training, others feel that it compliments live in-person training …more
Self defense courses teach how to stay alive during knife attacks
A knife is the most common weapon out there. Many criminals carry them. It is cheap and readily available. It is silent, highly effective and does not require any special skills or training to use, …more
Jumping out of an aeroplane with the cheapest parachute
The Importance of Choosing the Right Self-Defense Training Imagine a criminal holding you or your team of employees at gunpoint, attempting to abduct you or your child, or breaking into your home while you sleep. …more
Tough Guys Eat Cotton Candy
I want you to create a mental picture of a bad guy. Make him the scariest bad guy you can imagine, right out of your worst nightmare. Maybe it’s a 15-year-old gang banger with a gun. Or …more
Why you should absolutely prioritize self-defense training
When it comes right down to it, nobody in this world matters as much as you! No one has a right to steal your possessions, your future, or your potential – bottom line. In that sense, you …more
How to handle a Predator
There is no handling a predator. Remember, they are stalking you, using everyday camouflage to get close to you. By the time you realize there is a problem to handle, you are already in a fight for your …more
Threat Recognition
Recognizing a potential threat is eighty percent of the battle. You must be able to recognize a threat whether it’s obvious or not. Who is a threat? Anyone who is attempting to control you, deceive …more
Increasing your odds of surviving a knife attack when you are unarmed
When you are unarmed and defending against a knife attack, you have options. The safest option is to maintain situational awareness and learn how to read pre-attack indicators. As soon as you become aware of …more
Scream when fighting back!
When you decide to fight back, vocalization is of utmost importance. However, do not scream “Help” as nobody will come and help you and at the same time it confirms to the attacker that you …more
