Yes, it is definitely possible to learn self defense online. In spite of the skepticism some have offered in various places on social media, you can learn everything you'll ever need to learn about self defense, on the internet. I know this because I am personally a student of the martial arts, self protection and combatives, [...]
If you are confronted by an assailant who is much larger than you, and you likely don't have the ability to knock them out, then you want to target their most vulnerable areas. These are the eyes and the groin. In the video below I cover a tactic to attack the eyes that Lee Morrison of [...]
Winning a street fight has nothing to do with knowing any fancy Kung Fu or Brazilian jiu jitsu moves. Not to take anything away from training in those arts...having those skills is clearly beneficial, if you know how to use them. However, winning a street fight boils down to a few key principles. Hit First [...]
As I've suggested a number of times, traditional martial arts training is deeply flawed when it comes to preparing you for dealing with a real life street encounter. The fact is, many of these instructors have never been involved in a real fight. What they've practiced for years is to prepare themselves for sport fighting. Watch [...]
Lately, I've watched a few Youtube videos of a particular instructor who teaches Jeet Kune Do, the martial art that was created by Bruce Lee. I actually like the instructor, and it is clear he is skilled in the art he teaches. However, it is also pretty clear he's never been involved in a violent street [...]
When you do a Google search for self defense classes, usually what pops up is an array of martial arts skills, from Tae Kwon Do to Krav Maga. However, as we often demonstrate, traditional martial arts training is generally not effective in dealing with most street assaults. Why? Because in traditional martial arts, there are usually [...]
Realtors are often the target of a variety of criminals because they are often viewed as vulnerable prey, or because they offer potential for a sizable financial score. As a result, it is not uncommon to read news of another attack on a realtor. Here is one of the more recent situations I've read... Open House [...]
A great way to develop leg strength and stamina, which will allow you to strike with more power, is to perform a variety of kung fu stances. You develop strength and stamina in your legs by holding these stances as low as you can go, with proper form, and for as long as you can hold [...]
The Vital Pyramid A proper self defense game plan starts with a few basic principles. Once you understand these basic principles, you'll be ahead of 95% of the population when it comes to self protection. From here on out, it's important that we use the term self protection, rather than self defense. The fact [...]
One of the most basic tools in our hard skills arsenal is the front snap kick, which will most commonly used to kick to the groin. This kick can work well in many situations, particularly when there is a significant size disparity between you and your assailant, and you are seeking to simply escape. It can [...]