Every day, people in the United States are attacked, sometimes by means of firearms, they’re beaten unconscious, raped and even killed by other people. You won’t hear about many of these in mainstream media, but the odds of them happening to you are there, especially if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Take personal protection and self-defense very seriously and prep accordingly, by having the means and wisdom to prevent and fight one or multiple attackers should they come after you.
Whenever someone wants to get out of a confrontation, a common tactic is to just back away and try to keep some space between themselves and their aggressors. This is a natural response to have, we don’t like having people standing too close to us – especially not when they’re trying to punch our lights …
Why Moving Backwards During a Fight Is a Bad Idea Read More »
Self-defense classes have seen quite a surge in popularity over the last few years, but I haven’t seen a lot of discussion around what distance you should keep when you end up in these situations. Why would you talk about distance in a self-defense class? Because that’s what most people prefer to do. We don’t …
What’s a Good Distance to Keep in a Street Fight? Read More »
Fighting is, in general, a very risky business. You have no idea what’s going to happen and, unlike in a Dojo where you have rules and safety equipment, the street is an unpredictable and messy arena. As such, street fights are rarely, if ever, clean, and fair; they get messy very, very quickly and people …
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You wouldn’t know it by looking at me, but I’ve been training in taekwondo for the last nine years and received my 1st Dan (1st Degree black belt) in December of 2020. Part of the curriculum is, of course, sparring, and as you can imagine I’ve had many, many sparring matches. I’ve been kicked and …
No matter how much you know as a prepper, there is always something new to learn. And even if you are a genuine master when it comes to one skill or the other, having reference materials on hand is always a good idea. Maybe you just need a refresher. Maybe there is a particular question …
26 Civil Defense PDF Downloads for your Survival Library Read More »
Learning from experience is often considered to be one of the best forms of learning. You play with fire, you get burned, and you don’t play with fire ever again. I know that sounds harsh and, in a way, it is but there’s no denying that learning from experience is very effective – in most …
Over the past few years, attacks on senior citizens have become far more common than society would like. This has left a lot of people feeling unsafe as elderly citizens become easier targets for criminals. Why? Well, they may not have the strength and endurance that they had in their teens and twenties. Now, this …
Over the last few years, the UFC has seen a steady rise in popularity which has led to a spike in interest in martial arts and self-defense. One of the most popular ways to learn is through YouTube videos. Now, learning isn’t necessarily a problem, but can you really become good at martial arts and/or …
Can You Learn Martial Arts Self-Defense from Videos Read More »
Punches are a predictable and somewhat necessary aspect of fighting and let’s face it, getting punched SUCKS! It’s painful and leaves some nasty bruises, it can also cause some pretty serious injuries. In the time that I’ve been training in taekwondo, I’ve been punched in the chest, stomach, sides, shoulders, face, and throat – yes, …
Predicting Punches: Here’s How to See Punches Coming Read More »
Self-defense is a topic that’s just full of misunderstandings and misinterpretations. In the eight – almost nine – years that I’ve been training in martial arts, every discussion on the topic of self-defense has focused on the physical side of things. Now, that’s fine to a point but there’s much more to it than punching …
