There is a good chance many readers have heard victims of crime described as being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Granted this may be the case, but if we take a moment and examine crime for what it is, a premeditated attack on an unsuspecting person, we learn there are more factors […]

On the job violence still ranks high on the list of concerns for health care workers. The risk of a patient erupting in violence is a very real threat that needs to be addressed. So how can you tell if you are likely to be assaulted? The answer may be found in basic psychology, at […]

Violence Prevention around campus is more than just being safe on-campus, it also involves being safe around campus. There are several areas where you should pay extra mind to make sure your safety is ensured.  In this article we examine a few areas that have been known to be trouble spots.
Stairwells: This one is tough […]

Since I started training martial arts many years ago I have seen one common theme demonstrated by practitioners- that of really wanting to teach a bad guy a lesson, to really tune somebody up, kick an assailants skull in or some similar mindset. In a nutshell, they want to put into practice what they have learned in […]

Q: How long have you been training and in what disciplines?
All in all for about 15 years. I have trained extensively in Aikido and Systema. Other styles include Nami-Ryu (Samurai Art), Yambashi Ryu (Jiu-Jitsu), Judo, Krav Maga, American Kenpo, Tai-Chi and Yanagi-Ryu (Aiki-Jitsu). I have also been trained in advanced firearms, high level combat techniques […]

As you read this article, or may have read some of the other articles on this site you may think that I am somewhat bitter toward other instructors.  To be truthful the answer is both yes and no.  On the one hand, I am critical of some instructors simply due to the fact they have […]

The passing of knowledge from one generation to another generation has been a tried and true philosophy, especially in the martial arts.  For the record, I am not one of those people who trains under highly skilled instructors only to confiscate and repackage the knowledge they gave freely to me; for my own personal gain.  […]

I recently had a conversation with a chief instructor of a popular self-defense program. For the sake of anonimnity let’s call him Joe. For the record I will not name the program specically and my only comment being the program is nationwide and no doubt has some highly qualified instructors.  Plus I am sure the graduates of these classes […]

Q: Can you tell us more about the Styles you have studied?
Absolutely.  Here is a brief overview of each style and a brief excerpt describing the art. It may be a bit lengthy but it will provide a some comprehensive review. Each excerpt was taken from its respective website.  I really don’t like to type.
Systema: […]

Your home (or your dorm) should be the place where you can go to unwind, chill, kick-back and throw down a few (if you are into that).  Sadly, assaults happen in dorms and off-campus housing all across America.  The focus of this article will be primarily how to keep yourself safe while living off campus […]