Woman experiencing a home invasion

Startle Reflex + Stress Response – Similar but not the Same

Startle reflex and stress response are biological and psychological realities that affect whether you can access their physical skills in a real-life encounter.
Levels of situational awareness.

Reality Based Training Knowledge Base Soft Skills to Avoid 90% of Violence

RBT knowledge base soft skills help you avoid violence in an urban setting and requires a blend of awareness, communication skills, and mental preparedness.
Street Attack

RBT Learning Methodologies to Survive Street Violence

Modern self-defense training includes “RBT and/or combatives,” not rigid alliances to single martial arts styles and incorporates new techniques and strategies.

Rick Stanford – Taekwondo

Rick Stanford is an Internationally certified and fully accredited 9th Degree Black Belt sanctioned and recognized by the highest-level organizations and Grandmasters in the world.
Gym

The Most Effective Methodologies for Strength Training

People are reluctant to get involved in weight training; especially individuals over 30. Your health and longevity are linked directly to your muscles.
Sprinter

An In-Depth Look at Combat Conditioning for Self-Defense

A surprising paradox in martial arts is that practitioners are typically in good shape - yet they fight in safe and protected competitive environments?
Teaching Knife Defense

The Discrepancy Between Martial Arts and Increasing Street Violence

There is a stark difference between the perceived effectiveness of martial arts/fight sports, in handling violent encounters and the reality of street violence.