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"Look, assess, kick your ass."

The other night my buddy Mike, a few bourbons in, was commenting on how he reads my blog and was saying something about how one of my last ones, "was all like, look, assess, kick your ass!”   Though...

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New locations & new material

New locations:We are expanding into DC with sessions planned for CrossFit Key Bridge, in Georgetown!  We plan to offer 2-session courses on weeknights here as well as an occasional weekend...

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Thoughts on the increased attacks on women in Arlington

I was recently interviewed by the local news and was asked if there was increased attendance at my self-defense classes as a result of the 9 recent attacks on women in the Arlington area.  A few...

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Metro aggression & learning about pepper spray

My girlfriend no longer feels safe taking the metro.  She's always expressed that it has been sketchy for women, as far as being harassed by sleazy guys, but now with constant delays, broken down...

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Recap of my training experience with Kelly McCann

A couple weeks ago I attended a 2-day training session at the Kembativz Civilian Training Center in Fredericksburg, VA, lead by Kelly McCann.  Kelly has been a leading figure in the self-defense...

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Varying effects of pepper spray videos

I wanted to illustrate a few examples of how pepper spray or other irritants can have varying effects.  In the first video the spray was not debilitating. Yes, it was a cheap shot to unload a canister...

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Different perspectives on simple solutions

I had a good discussion with a participant in my recent fundamentals intro class, who was retired law enforcement officer with a lot of broad self-defense training and real hands-on experience from his...

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Scenario training challenges

Experiencing the build-up to an attack, even when it is artificial can cause adrenaline, a freeze, and/or a host of other reactions in participants unfamiliar with aggressive language and behavior....

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2016 Training Plan

For 2016 our training plan is to continue to offer two-session introductory self-defense classes in Arlington at CrossFit South Arlington, alternating women's classes with classes open to men and women...

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Get off the couch!

Get off the couch!  No, not the dog, I mean you. After attending my introductory session people often ask "What can I do to improve the physical aspect of my self-defense skill-set?"Before I give them...

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A perspective on evil and violence

A video is making its rounds of a little boy and his Father in Paris talking about the recent, horrific terrorist attacks.  When I first watched it, I thought it was heartfelt and made me thankful...

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Glass bottle attempt: concealed weapon breakdown

Watch this video for some pointers.  First off, from the video description, these guys were on their porch when this woman trespassed and was verbally assaulting them, though they egged her on and...

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Recap of my training experience with Kelly McCann

A couple weeks ago I attended a 2-day training session at the Kembativz Civilian Training Center in Fredericksburg, VA, lead by Kelly McCann.  Kelly has been a leading figure in the self-defense...

View Article


Varying effects of pepper spray videos

I wanted to illustrate a few examples of how pepper spray or other irritants can have varying effects.  In the first video the spray was not debilitating. Yes, it was a cheap shot to unload a canister...

View Article

Different perspectives on simple solutions

I had a good discussion with a participant in my recent fundamentals intro class, who was retired law enforcement officer with a lot of broad self-defense training and real hands-on experience from his...

View Article


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Clik here to view.

Scenario training challenges

Experiencing the build-up to an attack, even when it is artificial can cause adrenaline, a freeze, and/or a host of other reactions in participants unfamiliar with aggressive language and behavior....

View Article

2016 Training Plan

For 2016 our training plan is to continue to offer two-session introductory self-defense classes in Arlington at CrossFit South Arlington, alternating women's classes with classes open to men and women...

View Article


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Clik here to view.

Get off the couch!

Get off the couch!  No, not the dog, I mean you. After attending my introductory session people often ask "What can I do to improve the physical aspect of my self-defense skill-set?"Before I give them...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

A perspective on evil and violence

A video is making its rounds of a little boy and his Father in Paris talking about the recent, horrific terrorist attacks.  When I first watched it, I thought it was heartfelt and made me thankful...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Glass bottle attempt: concealed weapon breakdown

Watch this video for some pointers.  First off, from the video description, these guys were on their porch when this woman trespassed and was verbally assaulting them, though they egged her on and...

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