Civilian Self Defense

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Civilian Use of Force Continuum

Civilian Use of Force Continuum

I feel through training and utilization of a "Civilian Use of Force Continuum" we can provide the CCW permit holder with options for use...
Alex Haddox: Are You Aware

Defensive Weapons, Kubotans

The last defensive weapon I'll talk about in this series is Kubotans. First and foremost, always obey local laws. Country, State, County and even City...
Commando Krav Maga

Surviving The Street

One of Moni Aizik’s Level 2 Commando Krav Maga instructors in Holland was attacked and forced to use his training skills and shares this...
Melissa Soalt

Melissa Soalt Discusses Fighting Back in Tight Situations

“How did you get into self defense? Did something happen to you?” It’s a question I’ve been asked countless times. I wasn’t always in touch...
Fight Back Against Rape - With Fear!

Fight Back Against Rape – With Fear!

Rape. It’s a four letter word that hurls women into the basement of their fears. And it’s every parent’s unspoken fear for their daughter. You...
Melissa Soalt

Everyday Weapons and a Survival Mindset Are A Girl’s Best Friend!

To effectively bring weapons to bear you must vanquish the inner muggers - voices of doubt, can’t, shouldn’t - and overcome moral or spiritual...
Melissa Soalt

Self Defense From The Inside Out

So you finally decide it’s time to learn self defense. Perhaps recent events stirred some What if scenarios. As you take your evening stroll...
Melissa Soalt

Pepper Spray Strength Nothing To Sneeze At!

They’re red hot, and they’ll make you swoon. No, it’s not a new rock band. I’m talking about pepper spray – popular non-lethal devices...
Melissa Soalt

Women, Do It With Your Hips!

These hips are big hips. They need space to move around in … These hips are free hips, They don’t like to be held back … These hips...
Nicole duFresne New York Shooting

A New York Shooting – And What The Victims Did Wrong

Even if you don't live in New York City, you've likely heard by now of an aspiring actress who was shot and killed during...
Improvised Weapons

Defensive Use of Improvised Weapons

The term "improvised weapons" is pretty common among hardcore martial arts and self-defense practitioners, but is often misunderstood by the general public. Some people...
Melissa Soalt

Women and Their Warrior Spirit

The warrior spirit lies deep within us all. It’s a vital, rousing force that can turn the meek into the fearsome. To be effective in...
Not every girl depends on men for protection.

How Could the Holy Secrets of Handgunning Be Known By a Woman?

How could the holy secrets of handgunning be known by a woman? Most of my friends have wives or girlfriends who don’t support their gun...
Not Victim

Women as Victor or Victim

Years ago the thought of teaching a self-defense program to women would cause me to cringe. I never seemed to be able to encourage...