I’m proud to call Self-defense, Martial Arts, and Police Science author Loren W. Christensen a friend. Long before we became friends, I was learning from his articles, books, and DVDs. (And he’s written a lot!) I’m still learning from him. His over 30 years as a police officer and even longer as a martial artist…
In many of my self-defense seminars and courses, I teach that the goal is not to win, but to get home safely. Escape to safety is a common theme regardless if I’m talking to a group of teachers in an Active Shooter Response class or a group of women about woman’s self-defense and rape prevention.…
Is ground fighting important? Yes, it is. Is it the be all and end all of self-defense? No, it isn’t. A number of years ago, a statistic was started that said ninety percent of fights go to the ground. I don’t know who started the statistic, but some claim it was a ground fighting system…
Miss USA Nia SanchezWow, I can’t believe the backlash the new Miss USA is taking on her answer to a question in last night’s Miss USA contest. Miss Nevada, Nia Sanchez, was crowned Miss USA last night after answering a question about sexual assaults on college campuses. She said as a 4th degree black belt…
I spent yesterday working as a safety officer at an active threat response training for university officials. This is the same course I’ve attended, and now periodically assist as a safety officer. Not only is it enjoyable to see and help people learn these skills, it helps with my education and knowledge as well. Photo…
Alain Burrese won’t teach you to be a martial arts master in 50 minutes, but he will share things you can do to keep yourself safe and defend yourself if needed. He is one of the presenters at the 2014 Women’s Symposium on January 25, 2014 at the University Center, University of Montana, Missoula, MT.…
Alain Burrese is heading to Castle Rock, CO, this weekend to teach at the Animal List BBQ. The event kicks off Thursday evening (July 18, 2013) and concludes Monday July 22, 2013. The bulk of the seminar instruction takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This annual event features martial art and self-defense instructors from all…
What are you doing Saturday, January 26th? If you are in Missoula, MT, why not learn a bit about being more safe as well as other interesting topics over at the University of Montana University Center. Alain Burrese will present Stay Safe: At Home, Traveling, At the Office, and On the Street at the 2013…
For the last eleven years, a group of people have been gathering at Marc MacYoung’s place in Castle Rock, CO to kill the lawn, share martial art and self-defense lessons, drink, eat, share stories and have a lot of fun. A number of these people have been Paladin Press and YMAA authors. Obviously, Marc “Animal”…