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
University of the Free State Personnel attend a C.O.B.R.A. Seminar in Bloemfontein
Around 100 staff members from the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein attended a self-defense awareness presentation hosted by C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense South Africa who is also based in Bloemfontein. In a world where violence …more
Road Rage: 5 Strategies to Avoid Becoming a Victim of This Senseless Crime
What to Do and What Not to Do. Many people fall victim to senseless crimes like road rage. People are victimized by someone they don’t know and will never meet again after the incident. Many …more
What makes an effective self-defense weapon?
1. EW-3 Traits of an Effective Weapon-cap from John Graden on Vimeo.
Top Gun Award Winner, 10 Week Academy No 01/2018
Congratulations to Ilana Serfontein who received the Top Gun Award for achieving the highest accumulated scores during the C.O.B.R.A. 10 Week Self-Defense Academy No 01/2018. Over the course of 10 weeks the students, who attended …more
10 Week Self-Defense Academy for Adults
Our 10 Week Academy runs over 10 weeks and you will train for 2 hours every week. You start and finish with the same group and everyone works at the same pace. The next course …more
Carjacking, how to improve your odds of not getting killed for your Ferrari
One of the most fascinating places in a nature reserve to watch animal behavior is at a watering hole. This is the place where dominance is established, where competition is at its most severe during …more
The Reality of Bullying in Today’s Day and Age
Let’s face it; bullying is no longer like it was when you and I were growing up. In the old days, bullying had to happen face-to-face.You had to actually be in physical contact with another …more
Stop the Threat
Sometimes that is just what it takes. Not just a punch. Not just a kick. Because the aggressor picked the Time, Place and Method of Attack. He won’t stop until you make him stop. Who …more
A Seasoned Street Cop Reveals The 3 Abduction Myths that Can Get Kids Killed
As bad as last week’s horrific abduction, and dismemberment of 8-year old Leiby Kletzky in upstate New York was child abduction happens every day in America. Chris Sutton, a former street cop, maximum security …more
