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 […]
Tag Archives: Situational Awareness
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 […]
It’s What You Don’t See That Kills You!
One of the many perils of any combative/self defense measure is the variable that we all know as the “unknown.” Often, a good samaritan will need to engage with an attacker in efforts to preserve their life, home, or safety only to find out that the level of violence has escalated and they are unprepared […]
