“Krav Maga: Real World Solutions To Real World Violence” by Gershon Ben Keren is an excellent addition to one’s self-defense library when looking for a book that illustrates self-defense techniques with concepts and principles also discussed. In close to 200 pages, Keren does a very good job of sharing some of his Krav Maga philosophy…
“Never fight empty-handed unless you’re forced to.” – Kelly McCann When it comes to pure self-defense, not martial arts, Kelly McCann’s combatives program is hard to beat, and in my opinion one of the best programs around. And for street survival, the above quote makes a lot of sense. Never fight empty-handed unless you’re forced…
I really liked “The Ultimate Guide to Unarmed Self-Defense” by David Earth Jr. It contains solid advice on self-defense in a well organized manner. The pictures used to illustrate concepts and techniques are clear, and overall I think Earth did a very good job with his goal of providing a combination of techniques, training methods,…
Proper basic footwork for self-defense will enable you to move quickly and efficiently while attacking and defending. You won’t be dancing around like a professional boxer, but moving in quick while keeping your balance to get the job done, and then moving out just as fast. Remember that the quicker you end the fight the…
The Dorm/Apartment Kit by Sabre consists of three alarms that can be purchased separately. These are: a door stop alarm, a door or window alarm, and a personal alarm. All are battery powered, and two of them come with batteries. The door and window alarm and personal alarm take LR44 batteries (4 and 3 respectfully)…
When it comes to home defense you want to build as many layers of deterrence as you can. The more obstacles you create to make it difficult for an attacker to get through, the more likely it will be for him to look for an easier home to commit his criminal activities. Most criminals are…
There are a number of “Tactical Pens” on the market, and for a simple writing tool that does more than just write, these can be handy to carry or have on hand. Uzi sells several well-made and sturdy pens in this category. This review is of the UZI Tactical Glass Breaker Pen #7. The first…
“Elbows are devastating tools for self-defense.” – Alain Burrese Never underestimate the power of a well thrown elbow strike. When I was in Thailand one time, I went to the Muay Thai fights in Bangkok one night. During one of the bouts, a fighter threw a quick elbow that caught his opponent right on the…
Most criminals want something for nothing, and they don’t want to get caught or hurt getting it. They will often weigh the risk (getting caught or hurt) versus the reward (what they get). Of course there are exceptions with some specifically targeting certain individuals or not caring about the risk/reward because of drugs, intoxication, mental…
What is the best form of self-defense for someone out of shape? This, or a similar variation, is a common question to those of us who teach self-defense. And the reality is, size, strength and fitness matter! Yes, there are things you can do to protect or defend yourself against bigger, stronger, and more fit…