Can You Carry Mace Pepper Batons in Your State?

The economy has caused some unforeseen problems. Because people are abandoning their pets more often, there has been an increase in violent dog attacks. Unfortunately because every state in the United States is on a tight budget, they are having a problem hiring enough help to respond to violent dog attacks. You may be surprised [...]

Only Realistic Martial Arts/Self Defense Stop Rapists

One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time my brother-in-law’s girlfriend got her black belt in karate… She had her big flashy test…kicked the bag…sparred other girls (and a couple of guys that looked like girls!) with the foam booties and gloves on…did her kata with the appropriate “snap” in her [...]

Defend Yourself & Stay Alive ! : The -3- Goals Of Self-Defense (1St Of 3)

Ask any tough guy, boxer, wrestler, or martial artist the question, “What are the Goals of Self-Defense ?”  What you will get are several answers ranging from “Don’t get hit !” to “Beat up your attacker !”  Unfortunately, none of these answers presents any value to the average person when dealing with attackers in today’s [...]

Martial Arts And Self-Defense Training Without Self-Control

What happens when you train in the martial arts or study self-defense, learn techniques designed for damaging human beings, but never develop the master’s trait of self-control. This story is true and highlights how, through our own lack of self-discipline, we can cause more damage to ourselves than we ever feared from an attacker in [...]

Defend Yourself & Stay Alive ! : The -3- Goals Of Self-Defense (2Nd Of 3)

Ask any tough guy, boxer, wrestler, or martial artist the question, “What are the Goals of Self-Defense ?”  What you will get are several answers ranging from “Don’t get hit !” to “Beat up your attacker !”  Unfortunately, none of these answers presents any value to the average person when dealing with attackers in this [...]

Defend Yourself & Stay Alive ! : The -3- Goals Of Self-Defense (3Rd Of 3)

Ask any tough guy, boxer, wrestler, or martial artist the question, “What are the Goals of Self-Defense ?”  What you will get are several answers ranging from “Don’t get hit !” to “Beat up your attacker !”  Unfortunately, none of these answers presents any value to the average person when dealing with attackers in this [...]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb for Martial Arts and Self-Defense Practitioners

Blocking and striking with the same leg or arm? What happened to the other weapons we carry as part of our bodies everyday? I have to tell you though I’ve had some good success with this method of counter-attack, but it does have it’s disadvantages as well…. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking [...]

The 4 Crucial Points in Self Defense

Crucial Points in Self Defense Whether you are a beginner in self defense or an advanced martial artist there are certain principles that are paramount in your training. It does not matter if you have been training in kung fu, jiu jitsu or MMA for 10 years and can bench press three hundred pounds, if [...]

Pepper Sprays Considered Illegal in Other Countries

A man from the Netherlands, John, asked me if I would ship him pepper spray to him in his country. I regretfully had to email him back and tell him I could not because in the Netherlands and Belgium Pepper Spray is considered a “Prohibited Weapon.” So I could legally sell him pepper spray within [...]

Essential Self Defense Techniques For Women: The Difference Between Survivors And Victims

Because of the unfortunate cases of violence against women that are becoming more numerous by the day, self defense techniques for women are more important than ever. But you don’t have to be an accomplished black belt martial artist to defend yourself in a potentially life-threatening situation. All you need is the determination to take [...]

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