Defensive Use of Improvised Weapons
The term "improvised weapons" is pretty common among hardcore martial arts and self-defense practitioners, but is often misunderstood by the general public. Some people...
Protecting Your Child Against Sexual Abuse in a Martial Arts Environment
Today, more than ever before, we are hearing about cases of sexual harassment and sexual abuse committed in just about every profession, by notable...
Civilian Use of Force Continuum
I feel through training and utilization of a "Civilian Use of Force Continuum" we can provide the CCW permit holder with options for use...
Suicide Bomber 101
“Homicide Bombers will be the next wave of attacks in this country .”
With the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon, we realize that Howard...
Shooting Jaquie Creazzo – Single Mom Survives . . . Twice
The First Incident
Jaquie Creazzo was 31 years old in 1994, a recently divorced mother living with her 3 girls in Wheat Ridge, a small...
The Jim Wagner Use-of-Force Ladder for Civilian Self Defense
Every adversary you come across is going to have the same level of fighting skills and the same reasons for fighting you, right? Wrong....
Susan Gonzalez Anti-Gun Mom Turned Survivor
Mike Gonzalez had guns around the house. His wife Susan hated them. When he tried to teach her the basics of shooting, she let...
A Survival Guide To Life In South Africa
South Africa is the most dangerous country in the world, which is not at war.
A Raping every 15 seconds and this does not include...
Looking at Both Sides of Bullying
Building Healthier Children
Many parents, teachers, counselors, and martial arts leaders have long believed that building high self-esteem in every child early in life is...
Hair Pulling Ain’t for Sissies
Some people argue that it’s sissy fighting, while the more sexists condemn it as fighting like a girl. Karate traditionalists argue that it’s not...
Ninja Self-Defense 01 – Know Thy Enemy
If having the skills of a Ninja does not absolutely ensure victory, how can an average person with fundamental self-defense skills hope to survive...
Women and the Killer Instinct
To be effective in self-defense, you cannot just defend – you must attack back. For a female, this is the ultimate reversal: You become...
Saved By The Bee: From Victim to Victor
I had thought I was weak. In my mind I had seen myself as a victim. This moment transformed me from victim to victor....
Duvdevan: Israel’s Most Elite Counter Terrorist Unit
Duvdevan, a SF (Special Forces) group within the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) is considered the most elite CT (counter terrorist) unit in Israel. Formed...
Civil and Criminal Liability for Martial Artists
A Guide to Civil and Criminal Liability for Martial Artists in Physical Altercations
Written by injuryclaimcoach.com
It is imperative that there is a guide to civil and criminal liability...
How to Help Prevent Child Abduction and Molestation
Having to discuss child abduction and molestation with a child can be difficult and uncomfortable, but warning your children about these dangers is important...
