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...
Bitches With Guns
As he backed away, away from his intentions to harm her, and from the dude who could have any "fun" he wanted with a...
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...
The Real Champ is not Bully Wrestler Nick Chavez
And, the winner is …. We don’t know his name but he’s the real champ.
“He” is the 17-year-old Rio Grande High School wrestling team...
Defensive Gun Use: 25 Year Wars Still Raging Strong
DGU, or “Defensive Gun Use”, is a prime research subject for many pro and anti guns data mongers as it could be used to...
Parking Lot Safety, Part 2
Last month we initiated our discussion of Parking Lot Safety. This month we pick up where we left off and conclude our discourse.
As you...
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...
More knife slashing attacks in New York City in 2020
Violent knife slashing attacks on buses, trains and on the street have increased dramatically in New York City since January 1, 2020. With the...
Keeping your child safe from Sex Offenders
More adults today are being arrested for committing a variety of horrific sex crimes against children so certain safeguards should not be ignored.
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...
EDC Women’s Self Defense Knives
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Spyderco Endura (old model)
Spyderco Endura (new model with the steel clip and Emerson wave feature)
Cold Steel Black Talon II
Spyderco Resilience
In this article Bill...
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...
Bullying, Once A Silent Battle, Now A Crime
TAMPA, Fla. - In a Tampa middle school locker room, prosecutors say four flag football players held down a younger teammate and committed a...
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...
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...
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...

















