Monday, July 28, 2014

Naked and Afraid


Gi or No Gi: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler to train without uniform, and practice in rash guard or no shirt at all... For self defense should you spend time on techniques that require clothing or not? Well, it's true that if it wor...
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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Bully Beatdown: Heroes wanted


//   [caption id="attachment_16010" align="alignleft" width="300"] Everyone at some point in their life has to face the bully.[/caption] "We've all been there... In the crosshairs of a bigger, older and meaner kid. You know ...
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Why your martial arts / self-defense guru SUCKS (and some thoughts to reflect upon…)


One of people’s biggest complaints about whether it be the Self Defense Training System, 60 Minute-Self Defense, Family Safe or any of our other distance learning courses is that “You can’t possibly learn how to defend yourself at home, from aV...
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If You Can Talk, You Can Breathe - World's Worst Choke Hold Causes Death


If you haven't seen the video of the subject who suffered a heart attack after he resisted arrest. Here it is... [video width="640" height="360" mp4="http://www.myselfdefensetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Eric_Garner_Death.mp4"][/video] ...
http://bit.ly/1rxUPHf

Monday, July 21, 2014

Women's "Wrong's" - Family considers killing 10-year-old daughter after mullah rapes her in Afghanistan mosque


// Family considers killing 10-year-old daughter after mullah rapes her in Afghanistan mosque [caption id="attachment_15959" align="alignright" width="260"] The Burka - the preferred dress of some Muslim women has the primary purpose of conceali...
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Sunday, July 20, 2014

"Randy Purves" sought by Canadian Police for Alleged Sexual Assault.


// The suspect, Randy Purves (that's the name police are circulating) is wanted in sexual assault of at least two women in the [caption id="attachment_15945" align="alignright" width="241"] The suspect Randy Purves (no relation to Phil McKrac...
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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Detroit Police Chief says Armed Citizens are Curbing Crime


// [caption id="attachment_15905" align="alignleft" width="300"] Armed citizens in Detroit reduce crime by 37%[/caption] You won't see this story picked up by the Associated Press... When push came to shove, the good people in Detroit respond...
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

What Self Defense Would You Teach Your Mom?


Martial arts and self defense is a HUGE testosterone filled, ego pissing contest that's filled with liars. I see the posts all of the time - "In order to defend yourself you need to train decades until you're ready for the street. I trained in ...
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Governor Misses Target and Vetoes Bill to Arm Teachers in Schools


// [caption id="attachment_15828" align="alignleft" width="300"] Missouri Gov - Jay Nixon (Dem) vetoed a bill that would allow teachers to carry firearms in school.[/caption] JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legis...
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The Best Real Fighter in Hollywood Today


My friends and I’m sure your friends as well have pointless discussions all the time like… Dude, who do you think would win in a street fight between (insert Hollywood actor here) and (insert another type of celebrity here)?… [caption id="a...
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The Ultimate Bullying Statistics 2014 Guide


No Bullying Releases Today the Ultimate Bullying Statistics 2014 Guide NoBullying releases today the Ultimate Bullying Statistics 2014 Guide http://nobullying.com/bullying-statistics-2014/. Bullying Statistics 2014 The numbers on bullying statisti...
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Monday, July 14, 2014

Mitch Albom: Soccer referee's death reflects our rage


// Mitch Albom, Author of Tuesdays with Morrie, weighs in on the increasingly VIOLENT world we live in.  [caption id="attachment_15697" align="alignleft" width="300"] Janice Soprano lays bada beat down on a Soccer Mom (Image courtesy of HBO)[/c...
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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Combat Knife Throwing - No Such Thing


Arnold made knife throwing look bad ass...of course he could have just turned and fired his weapon. [youtube id="wDztrw_0N8M"] Let's be clear- throwing a knife in a real close combat situation is just about the dumbest thing you can do. The on...
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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Friday, July 11, 2014

People Here May Think We Disrespect Martial Arts and Combat Sports - Carl Cestari


In response to comments made by "traditional martial artists and MMA practitioners" over the last few days. I will let my instructor and mentor, the late Carl Cestari (Voted number 6 on Black Belt's 20 Toughest men of all time) do the talking for me ...
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

If You Teach a Defense Against a Wrist Grab, You Suck.


There are over 33,000 videos of a wrist grab defense on youtube. That only tells me there are over 33,000 self defense instructors who don't know their ass from their elbow. [caption id="attachment_15564" align="alignright" width="279"] Silent mov...
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Florida Supreme Court Upholds Stand Your Ground Defense


[caption id="attachment_15581" align="alignleft" width="300"] Justified Shoot- Florida man cleared of murder charges. [/caption]
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Enough is Enough! Mexican Citizens Make a Stand for Justice. 


// What do you do when your government abandons you and the criminals are running the asylum? You step up and take a stand. 
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How to Defend Against a Punch


How to defend against a punch, a sucker punch or any kind of attack for that matter begins and ends with how you interact with the world. In order for anyone to impose their will on you, they need to get close to you in a place where they are less li...
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Monday, July 7, 2014

I'll Die Before I Quit - Attitude is EVERYTHING


Last week I was running sprints at my old high school football field. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a girl, who I assume is on the high school track team, running sprints as well. I didn't know her, but after a few repetitions, she started...
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Self Defense Company Launches NEW Affiliate Program


The Self Defense Company launches NEW affiliate program that features multi-level commissions for its affiliates. SDC Affiliate 15% commission, 2nd level 5% commission (no approval needed) SDC affiliates are automatically approved, no qualificati...
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