Self Defense
A Perfect Self Defense System
Let me be clear, there is no such thing as a perfect self defense system. When I talk about a perfect self defense system, I am also not opening up the old “which is the best style in the world” debate. That debate is nonsense. Always has been. Always will be. To make a bold [...]
Let me be clear, there is no such thing as a perfect self defense system. When I talk about a perfect self defense system, I am also not opening up the old “which is the best style in the world” debate. That debate is nonsense. Always has been. Always will be.
To make a bold statement: style doesn’t matter. Style is the particular expression of certain physical teachings, sometimes combined with history. I am not talking about style.
A Perfect Self Defense System
Let me be clear, there is no such thing as a perfect self defense system. When I talk about a perfect self defense system, I am also not opening up the old “which is the best style in the world” debate. That debate is nonsense. Always has been. Always will be. To make a bold [...]
Let me be clear, there is no such thing as a perfect self defense system. When I talk about a perfect self defense system, I am also not opening up the old “which is the best style in the world” debate. That debate is nonsense. Always has been. Always will be.
To make a bold statement: style doesn’t matter. Style is the particular expression of certain physical teachings, sometimes combined with history. I am not talking about style.
The Myth About Professional Fighters and Self Defense
Recently, Black Belt Magazine posted a quote from the late legend Joe Louis: Against a professional fighter’s speed, accuracy and field-tested willpower, I don’t believe any self-defense expert, regardless of style, would have a prayer. While I have the greatest respect for Joe Louis, this quote represents another myth that’s common in martial arts circles. [...]
Recently, Black Belt Magazine posted a quote from the late legend Joe Louis:
Against a professional fighter’s speed, accuracy and field-tested willpower, I don’t believe any self-defense expert, regardless of style, would have a prayer.
While I have the greatest respect for Joe Louis, this quote represents another myth that’s common in martial arts circles. The myth is that doing well in sport fighting makes one invincible “on the street”. It’s one I particularly dislike, and I take it apart below.
The Overconfidence Lie In Self Defense
Over at my I Love Martial Arts Facebook Page, I shared a story from a woman who had successfully defended herself against a sexual predator. I also shared that I knew people who had defended themselves against even armed multiple attackers. People, trained and untrained, defend themselves successfully every day. So, some nice person replies [...]
Over at my I Love Martial Arts Facebook Page, I shared a story from a woman who had successfully defended herself against a sexual predator. I also shared that I knew people who had defended themselves against even armed multiple attackers. People, trained and untrained, defend themselves successfully every day.
So, some nice person replies with one of my least favorite lies about self defense, “people who get a little bit of training get overconfident and go out and get themselves into trouble.” Excuse my French, but that’s horseshit.
I am not saying that NEVER happens. I believe that any behavior that humans are capable of has happened. Fake bravado specifically caused by self-defense training is rare. The effect of such junk logic can be to dissuade people from getting training they need.
Let me break it down for you:
Self Defense Is An Affirmative Defense In the Law
It’s amazing to me sometimes how many self-defense instructors seem to have little knowledge or regard for the law. Often you’ll hear phrases like, “it’s better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.” I really dislike that saying. I am not a lawyer (and certainly offer no legal advice here), but I do [...]
It’s amazing to me sometimes how many self-defense instructors seem to have little knowledge or regard for the law. Often you’ll hear phrases like, “it’s better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.” I really dislike that saying.
I am not a lawyer (and certainly offer no legal advice here), but I do me best to study my local laws with regard to self-defense. Why? Because I am a very good looking man, and have no desire to fight off prison rape for the rest of my life.
Seriously.
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Women’s Self Defense Course in Southern Maine
In the US, 9.1 million people a year will be victims of violent crime. 1 out of 6 women will be the victims of attempted or completed rape. It just makes sense to get some self defense training. On November 5th and 12th, I will be teaching my first public seminar in Maine. A Women’s [...]
In the US, 9.1 million people a year will be victims of violent crime. 1 out of 6 women will be the victims of attempted or completed rape. It just makes sense to get some self defense training.
On November 5th and 12th, I will be teaching my first public seminar in Maine. A Women’s Self Defense class.
Threat Levels And Awareness For Self Defense
Most self defense experts agree that awareness is the first and most important concept in personal protection. You can’t defend against a threat if you’re not aware of it. Pretty simple. It’s undesirable, and not possible to walk around in a state of paranoia, where you’re acting like there is always an active threat. So, [...]
Most self defense experts agree that awareness is the first and most important concept in personal protection. You can’t defend against a threat if you’re not aware of it. Pretty simple.
It’s undesirable, and not possible to walk around in a state of paranoia, where you’re acting like there is always an active threat.
So, how do you consciously adjust your awareness level to be appropriate for the level of threat? Here is a simple color coded guideline to use, that’s been in use for years.
The Shocking Truth About Guns
Guns are dangerous lethal weapons – nobody denies that. And everybody would agree that every murder (no matter what implement is used) is equally tragic. So wouldn’t the world be a safer place if we got rid of all the guns? Wouldn’t all killings with guns stop if there were no more guns? Well, sure, [...]
Guns are dangerous lethal weapons – nobody denies that. And everybody would agree that every murder (no matter what implement is used) is equally tragic.
So wouldn’t the world be a safer place if we got rid of all the guns? Wouldn’t all killings with guns stop if there were no more guns?
Well, sure, but…
Why Are You Giving Away Totally Free Self Defense Info?
With so many people out there trying to make a buck from “become a commando in 3 days flat” programs, why would we give away free self defense information here? It’s simple. There is absolutely nothing wrong from earning a living from you knowledge and hard work. We don’t begrudge anybody who provides good information [...]
With so many people out there trying to make a buck from “become a commando in 3 days flat” programs, why would we give away free self defense information here?
It’s simple.
There is absolutely nothing wrong from earning a living from you knowledge and hard work. We don’t begrudge anybody who provides good information to the public in exchange for money.
So here are our reasons for giving away this information for free:
