You become known for making great-tasting Kool-Aid, so much so that your reputation would take a hit..

Timing is crucial in every facet of life. None is more important than when we’re forced to physically defend ourselves or a loved one.

I’D NEVER BEEN ATTACKED in broad daylight like that before..

You don’t have to be a black belt to protect yourself; these ten essential moves are easy to learn and can be applied effectively..

The Rough and Tumble style began as a hybrid of boxing and wrestling systems that originated in far-off lands...

These are people whose own humanity, whose sense of civility, is so strong that they’re caught vacillating between fight-or-flight decisions

We all know that the street is different from sport, but over time, I was able to blend self-defense elements from JKD, kali, silat....

Intellectualization is defined as a defense mechanism that entails using reasoning to avoid unconscious conflict and its associated...

A few like-minded associates and I recently were comparing notes on the historical blade work of some indigenous cultures...

When a subject is near and dear to him, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace has never been shy about speaking his mind.

Vladimir Vasiliev has appeared in Black Belt numerous times, and in 2013 he was the magazine’s Instructor of the Year.

When violence happens, it’s explosive and often catches you off-guard.

I agree with that quote, but when it comes to martial arts, I think it’s only part of the picture.

No matter which category a particular system belongs to, all instructors of these systems teach methods for stopping a blade-wielding psycho

A note on Self Defense. Part 2 of 2 series blog, that speaks about purpose, fear and mindset.

There seems to be a culture of self-defense practitioners and enthusiasts who watch knife-defense videos on YouTube while exclaiming,...

“In order to taste my cup of water, you must first empty your cup. My friend, drop all your preconceived and fixed ideas and be neutral....

In my previous gym, one of my absolute favorite courses were the womens-only classes. Not only did I have a regular group of intelligent,...

The foundation of self-defense traces back to ancient and primal combat forms that emerged independently across the globe. This theory...

Having such a small space, welshers, or those who don't pay back, can really eat into your profit margin. Money isn't free, and those who...

How do you get someone off you, someone who is mounted on you and pounding your face in? Most instructors will have long-winded...

Consider the following: “None of Morihei Ueshiba’s students has reached his level in aikido, and none is likely to.”

So, you’re curious about martial arts for self-defense, huh? It’s a common reason many of us dive into the world of martial arts,...

When you’ve studied the martial arts for half a century; you’ve served as a soldier, a street cop, a SWAT officer, a counterterrorist...