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 [...]