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It always cracks me up when self defense instructors recommend to their students that, when faced with a violent attack, they should “just run away”.

C’mon…is that REALLY a sound self defense strategy?

No, I’m not saying that running is “sissy-like”.  You should ALWAYS avoid a fight if you can.

But if THIS is your primary self defense strategy then you’re most likely going to get killed.

Sorry…had to say it. And here’s why… (more…)

I just took my 7 year old son, Tristan, to the Halloween store this week to put the finishing touches on his trick-or-treat costume.

After picking up a black body suit and 2 plastic Ninja swords to unleash an unsuspecting fury on any foolish householder not willing to fork over the loot (that’s my boy!), I noticed something…

…Halloween stores are a “Close Combat Trainer’s” PARADISE when it comes to training for edged weapon defense! (more…)