Defining Self Defense Every instructor will have their own opinion about self-defense. What is acceptable and what is not? Where they draw the line between excessive force and protecting yourself. And that is OK. Everyone is entitled to their own value or belief system. But when [Read More]
Hindsight is 20/20 – we have all heard this, and I would imagine we all agree that it is true. When I look back at different situations in my life, I can see where, had I been more aware, or had learned to trust my instincts, I could have avoided [Read More]
When we think of self-defense, much of the time we portray ourselves as an empty handed defender striving to overcome a weapon wielding attacker. However in this day and age, never knowing if, when, or how we may be attacked, should we consider using a blade to defend ourselves? This [Read More]
I am often asked if learning Krav Maga will teach people how to be aggressive. “What if they start getting into fights, trying to be super-protectors?” For some reason I really do not understand, people seem to think you will come out of my classes ready to get into street [Read More]
In episode 393 of the Whistlekick Podcast, “The Problems with the Way Self-Defense Is Taught,” Jeremy Lesniak talked about different exercises and training scenarios that he uses to test and develop the real-world self-defense skills of traditional martial artists. Here is a great example: A group of students is divided [Read More]
In the interests of full disclosure, I received this book for review purposes Title: Krav Maga, Extreme Survival Author: Gershon Ben Keren Publisher: Tuttle Format: Softcover Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 This is the third book by Gershon Ben Keren. I’ve read them all and even had him on my podcast [Read More]
The most badass women I know, all do martial arts. Usually, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Not because BJJ has the market cornered on badass women. It just happens to be what I do three nights a week. In my school of about fifty students, only four or five are women. These women [Read More]
The Hubs and I were making small talk at the local pub with some other regulars a few nights ago, and inevitably, the topic of martial arts (and self-defense) came up. After some of the basic martial arts “small talk” – and the couple assuming that only the Hubs did [Read More]
If I told you that being an expert in martial arts does not mean being an expert in self-protection, you would tell me I was crazy and list off some famous martial artists that had defended their lives in life or death situations. Or you might even point to the [Read More]
Title: The Ninja Defense Author: Stephen K. Hayes Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publish Date: 2012 Format: Paperback (DVD included) Pages: 160 Cover Price: $18.95 There is perhaps nothing more enthralling in both pop culture and the realm of martial arts than the concept of ninja. As a kid, you might [Read More]
In the ever-evolving world of self-defense, one tool has stood the test of time – the kubotan. This unassuming, yet powerful, weapon has been a staple in the arsenals of law enforcement, martial artists, and those seeking to protect themselves. The kubotan, often mistaken for a simple stick, is a [Read More]
Editors note I vividly recall the exhilaration of our early training in martial arts. Each session was a blend of excitement and challenge, pushing our limits and igniting our passion. The dojo was a haven where discipline met discovery, and every punch, kick, and kata was a step closer to [Read More]
Ever since the samurai’s were first established in 1185 as japans leading military force, they have been known for there effective style of dismantling there opponents in a brutal but simplistic fashion. So did those tried and true methods of combat that worked in warfare just simply disappear? Along with [Read More]
A lot can be said about mma. In particular the most renowned fighting organization’s slogan is very telling. UFC: as real as it gets. This implies that it’s the most realistic sport fighting there is compared to actual street fighting. It also implies that sport fighting is not as realistic [Read More]
Many martial artists attribute Bruce Lee as a source of inspiration for getting into Martial Arts. Recently I had the privilege of talking to Michael Robishaw, who saw the Legend perform at a tournament, and was privilege enough to talk to him. He then moved on to take lessons from [Read More]
Do you want to completely transform your life positively and become an unrecognizable person to your peers? If so, martial arts and jiu-jitsu is the best way to get this accomplished. Self-improvement always starts with your health, when you get this in line the building blocks for transforming your life [Read More]
I recently did an interview with Eyal Yanilov. Although it didn’t make the article, one of my favorite moments in his discussion of training was talking about him as a teenager when he studying under Grandmaster Imi. During that time, Eyal had been taught sentry removal training. For those who [Read More]
The debate on the practicality of BJJ Gi or No-Gi has been around for decades and is growing more intense with every passing day. The modern BJJ circuit is divided over the practicality of these forms of grappling. One school of thought believes that it is impossible to be good [Read More]
Are weapons useful? People train in martial arts for a plethora of reasons: as a hobby, to stay fit, to learn how to fight, etc. A lot of traditional martial arts include some sort of weapons training. Some, like Filipino martial arts or Koryu (old school Japanese martial arts) focus [Read More]
I’m not here to talk about myself, but a short bio will give what I’m about to say some context. After 37 years of training, 13 years of journalism, and 21 years as a dad, I started a podcast. Safest Family on the Block is where I take that experience [Read More]
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