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...
A New York Shooting – And What The Victims Did Wrong
Even if you don't live in New York City, you've likely heard by now of an aspiring actress who was shot and killed during...
Are You Prepared for a Violent Street Attack?
I’m always bemused by the fact that most people don’t consider adding any type of self-defense training to their life skills? Perfectly intelligent people...
Key Training Concepts of Defense Science
The USAF Guide to Gaining Defensive Skills
The US Air Force conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of training their pilots. After an exhaustive...
Big Pharma not Guns
The Link Between School Shootings and Vet Suicides is Big Pharma not Guns and we need to pay attention or continue to suffer the...
Psych Drugs, Not Guns, Doing the Killing
Las Vegas, Nevada: 12 years ago, I asked a very pointed question in a press release sent to the National Wire Service immediately following...
Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
The infographic below highlights key findings from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey and presents facts everyone should know about Intimate Partner...
Self Defense From The Inside Out
So you finally decide it’s time to learn self defense. Perhaps recent events stirred some What if scenarios. As you take your evening stroll...
CONSENT For Kids
This is a wonderful video created by Blue Seat Studios that will help kids of all ages understand how to practice CONSENT.
"No one else...
About Defense Science
Defense Science was created to research, inform, and teach reality-based solutions for coping with and surviving in your particular environment. We teach skills that...
Self-Defense Today: Conflict Resolution – The Key Factor in Reality-Based Training Part 2
One of the most distinguishing features of Reality Based Training is the way it deals with conflict resolution. This is broken down into three...
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....
Melissa Soalt Discusses Fighting Back in Tight Situations
“How did you get into self defense? Did something happen to you?” It’s a question I’ve been asked countless times.
I wasn’t always in touch...
Fight Back Against Rape – With Fear!
Rape. It’s a four letter word that hurls women into the basement of their fears. And it’s every parent’s unspoken fear for their daughter.
You...
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...
Pepper Spray Strength Nothing To Sneeze At!
They’re red hot, and they’ll make you swoon. No, it’s not a new rock band. I’m talking about pepper spray – popular non-lethal devices...
