A friend of mine who is former military Special Forces always jokes about the three rules of conduct.  He says Rule #1 is: Look Cool.  Rule #2 is: Know where you’re at.  Rule #3 is: If you don’t know where you’re at, look cool.
This is meant to be funny; [...]

I love to find stories that show the absolute and specific benefit of learning martial arts or self defense. These stories serve as a reminder for anyone reading that it pays to learn martial arts or self defense – or both.

In recent years, there has been a fear roaming around bars and clubs about drinks spiked with a drug of some sort. While this is a valid fear, the truth is that alcohol can set you up for a dangerous night all by itself.

When you consider all of your options when it comes to your personal safety; there are likely thoughts of weapons such as pepper spray, mace, knives or stun guns (aka tasers). So let’s talk weapons.

You have heard of the element of fight or flight that is built right in to our human nature. This is how we have been created to deal with stressful situations.

This list of headlines could go on and on. Perhaps you understand already the point I am going to make by collecting these and posting them for you to peruse.