Regarding self-defense against weapons, Echanis was correct when he wrote that “the defense against an armed assailant by an unarmed defender creates a distinct and critical disadvantage integral to the survival of the unarmed soldier.” Weapons are integral factors in lethal capability, and an armed person, regardless of size and physical power becomes a more…
If you want to go out and enjoy life safely, like I encourage, you will most likely end up dealing with crowds. And even if your enjoyment is heading to the mountains were there are few people, you will still most likely be dealing with crowds at times because that’s just a part of life…
If you want to know how to ensure you don’t become a victim, it isimportant to understand why people become victims in the first place.Because most of us grew up in societies that have a respect for thelaw and other people’s existence and human rights, we have prettyclear convictions of what is right and wrong.…
If you’ve read my novel, Lost Conscience, the story at the very beginning about picking a lock of the black marketers in Korea was true. (If you haven’t read it, why not? It’s a fast paced action novel with plenty of fights, sniping, and more.) I learned about locks from my dad when I was…
When you are walking down a street on a sunny day and see a vehicle upside down in the middle of the street, one has to wonder what the driver was doing that resulted in them being upside down. While I didn’t see the accident occur, and I don’t know for 100%, I’d be willing…
The chin jab is one type of palm heel strike that goes back to the simple and effective techniques taught by Applegate and Fairbairn. It doesn’t take a lot of skill or accuracy to perform, and it is simple to learn, making it an ideal technique to teach for combat or self-defense. It’s a staple…
I’m often asked why I joined the Reflex Protect team and am now working at helping grow the company into a household name. The simple answer is, “Reflex Protect is the missing piece.” Now, let me explain that in a little more depth. I’ve been teaching safety, self-defense, weapons, and improvised weapons for a long…
Tooth injuries can be extremely painful, and take a long time to treat. For this reason, all injuries to the teeth should be checked by a dentist or hospital dental department as soon as possible. One of the most serious things that can happen is for the injury to impair breathing. With any trauma to…
Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season. Here are some tips to help keep you safe from the National Safety Council and other sources I’ve…
“In the course of a street fight, there are going to be occasions where blows will be exchanged. It is therefore logical to develop well-timed, fast, powerful, and explosive punches and blows.” – Phil Giles I agree with the quote above that Giles wrote in Street Tough: Hard-Core, Anything Goes Street Fighting Fundamentals. Learning to…