One of my private lesson students asked me about the Karambit style blades this morning, and was surprised that I don’t really care for them that much. I had to give him an explanation for my reasoning….so I thought I would share it with you as well. 1) The Karambit style blade hails from the […]
Tag Archives: Self Defense training
Self Defense And Fitness
A common question I get from clients (mostly from the civilian sector) is about physical fitness and self defense. Actually, it really isn’t a question but more like a complaint that embodies phrases such as: “I can’t do this because of my _________,” or “This is too hard for me, I can’t keep up _________”, […]
Workplace Safety for Corporate Offices
It’s an unfortunate but necessary evil in the world we live in today that we must prepare for events such as Active Shootings in the workplace. In a 2015 study conducted by the FBI it was shown that over 70 percent of active shootings occur in a commercial business or an educational facility. And with […]
Active Shooter Response Training
Recent years have brought all new awareness to Active Shooter/Killer Response training. Horrific events such as the Parkland, FL school shooting or the Las….
Change The Way We Look At Self Defense
If you’ve ever been interested in learning self defense than surely you have also observed how many different “styles” or “arts” are on the market……
Weapon Vs Weapon Training
Weapon vs Weapon Training! In the past 2 weeks I have had probably 5 people ask me why we train weapon vs weapon, and if it is realistic. Fair question to be honest! There are a few ways to look at Weapon vs Weapon training that I don’t think many people understand so […]
Get A Grip!
Knife Grips! Almost no topic involving edged weapons is more widely debated by people who know nothing about the blade in the first place than the usage of knife grip methods. While some argue the Reverse Grip is the sign of an educated knife practitioner, others say that the Standard Grip is the same. Of […]
Learning Is NOT Empowering!
After an engaging conversation I had with a friend who is aspiring to be a self defense instructor, I wanted to post a quick blog about a particular topic often used these days. “Empowerment.” As I cruise thru social media and other blogs I see posts about people attending a course or a conference and […]
Ground Fighting vs Grappling. Yes, There Is A Difference!
Often we use the terms Ground Fighting and Grappling as they are one. And in lament terms they are….kinda. Most people understand the need to learn ground fighting for self defense, it is a common occurrence in many self defense situations. To see to combatants rolling on the asphalt while trying to harm the other […]
Eyes Down- The Perfect Victim
Over the years of training/teaching to so many people of all walks of life, one of the terms that often comes up is “Situational Awareness,” or “Environmental Awareness.” These terms are very closely related and fall under a larger term often used; “Conflict Avoidance.” In simple terms, Conflict Avoidance refers to habits, behaviors and/or tactics […]
