Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Turns to Jujitsu Self Defense
As one can imagine, Rancella practices her jujitsu self defense techniques with an intensity that is driven from a life experience. She tends to...
Dispense with Restraint
When is it alright for a martial artist to dispense with restraint in real life confrontations? A tough question with no easy answer. Indeed...
What is KOMAK?
What is KOMAK? Translated from Persian KOMAK means "help" or "helping". KOMAK is a self-defense system that Ehsan Montaseri has been developing since 2014....
Psychiatric Medication and Crime
The availability of psychiatric medication is a major factor in holding down crime. One major "red herring" is the "conspiracy theory" that the school...
Understanding Bullying
The CDC believes that understanding bullying is crucial. Bullying is a form of youth violence defined as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth...
Proposed Virginia Bill SB64 could make you a felon if you train in martial...
New gun control legislation is making its way through the Virginia Senate. Those who oppose the legislation surrounded the capitol building Monday, carrying weapons...
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...
Hotel and Taxi Safety For Tourists
An unfortunate reality is that tourists are targets. From the cabby that takes the long way to the hotel to run up the tab...
Avoid Being Shot By Police
Many martial artists tend to get involved in situations that most citizens would avoid; especially situations involving violence. The confidence building nature of self-defense...
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...
Self-Defense Today: The New Reality Part 1
Self-Defense today is so radically different from the past that it defies recognition. Twenty years ago self-defense meant defending yourself from a random street...
How to Escape From Quicksand
Would you know how to escape from quicksand if you found yourself sinking? It happened to Indiana Jones, and it could happen to you!...
How To Save Your Ass With Self Defense
By Cassandra Kapp ~ It's awesome if you can take a self defense course...but most of us don't have the money (or time) to commit....
Bullying Epidemic
Bullying Epidemic In Our Country:
There is a bullying epidemic in our country. It probably won’t come as a surprise that it is a major...
Safe Dating in the 21st Century
You can establish some safe dating practices before you meet someone online or face to face.
During June of 2019, a female college student from...
Bullying and Substance Abuse: Who It Affects and Why
By Chris Elkins, MA ~ Bullying transcends childish acts such as teasing, rough housing or joking around. It can be a dangerous activity with devastating...
