The Right to Self-Defense
As a veteran of both the martial arts and the law enforcement communities for a number of decades, the topic of self-defense takes on...
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...
Awareness: The Most Important Self-Defense Technique
Top Priority: Be Informed
I start many of my self-defense courses by asking people what they think is the most important “tool” or “technique” or...
On Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs: Surviving Violence
From the book, On Combat, by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman . . .
"Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It...
Anti-Bullying Workshop Opens Eyes
About 150 people attend an anti-bullying workshop with presentations on how to deal with bullies, and threatening behavior.
Gazette.net by Alice Popovici ~ Anna Hornberger,...
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...
21 Most Effective Self Defense Techniques Everyone Should Know
Jo Miller, an editor for the website Jen Reviews, asked us to share a wonderful article about the 21 most effective self defense techniques...
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...
A Defense Attorneys Perspective on Self-Defense
After reading the article defining assault, battery, and giving advice on handguns by Trooper Rodney Manuel in the last issue of the Gateway, I...
IRS Scam: The ‘IRS’ Has Issued A Warrant For My Arrest
We recently read this article on Forbes website about an IRS scam that uses robo calling to inform you that a warrant is about...
Stomp The Bullying
Stomp The Bullying tackles the bullying epidemic
“Stomp the Bullying” is a concept that 25 year Guardian Angel and international martial arts expert Sean P. Kelley...
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...
Tuhon Bill’s 2018 Every Day Carry Knives
I was asked recently for my recommendation for Every Day Carry Knives (a.k.a. EDC). The parameters were that this knife should be capable for...
Protect America’s Trade Secrets: Economic Espionage
The Cold War has ended and many thought that this would end the need for spying and espionage. Of course, this was not the...
Defensive Weapons, Kubotans
The last defensive weapon I'll talk about in this series is Kubotans.
First and foremost, always obey local laws. Country, State, County and even City...
Interesting Statistics About Israel
Here are lots of amazing facts about Israel, the small county that declared independence in 1948. It borders the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, the Red...

















