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 Finding Your Own Self-Defense
Guru
Searching for Yoda (9:05)
is the newest Defend U. podcast with some thoughts on choosing the "best" style
or instructor.
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Disengage
Safely from the Fight
The argument or fight is over. Be
especially careful now or you could be blindsided. How to safety
disengage from the guy. |
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Developing the Ultimate Concealed Weapon (5:09)
A Defend University podcast. |
It's
Not IF, But WHEN Developing
the proper pre-fight mindset can actually set you free from the worry
associated with wondering whether or not you could be attacked. |
The Overhand
Right -- Video of a Street fight
One of the most common questions we get is
"what kind of initial attack should I expect?". Check out this video
of an actual fight and see an example of the overhand right. |
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Bringing
a Gun to a Fist Fight
Three
real-life cas es
are used to illustrate how law enforcement and the courts frown on you when you
bring a gun to a fist fight.
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Cardio For the Martial Arts
Guest article by Stephan Kesting on a subject that holds serious consequences
for your self-defense -- cardiovascular training.
Stephan tells us what has worked for him. |
 Leg
Control for Law Enforcement: Minimal Force Options
In this article published
in The Law Enforcement Trainer, you can
find a number of tips and techniques for single officers as well as officers
working in pairs.
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At
the Sharp End: Hand Protection for Law Enforcement
By Ed Byrne
Hand protection should be a priority area for police and prison officers who
during their routine daily duties perform tasks which expose them to infection
and bring them into contact with individuals who may be infected or disease
carriers often unknowingly.
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Air-Rage Incidents: A
"Nail" That Cannot Be Hammered
by Brad Parker
Ahhh. You’ve settled back in your seat, found a place to tuck in your
knees and you’re winging your way to your destination at 30,000 feet. What? Some kind of commotion near the cockpit?
What do you do now?
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FIST
Police Simulation Instructor Course Review by
Ed Byrne
In 1997, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary undertook a thematic
inspection of officer safety training .The report examined ’training for
reality’ and indicated that officers should be trained in circumstances which
reflect operational conditions.
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The
Most Dangerous Opponent: Dealing with the Sudden Attack I
once asked a well-respected and knowledgeable martial artist who he thought
would make the most dangerous opponent. His answer was simple: “The most
dangerous opponent is the sociopath that shows no emotion, gives off no signals,
but can walk right up to you and shove a pencil into your eye.”
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Standing Guillotine has Pitfalls for Armed Agents or
Officers I love the standing guillotine as a counter to a tackle. But I cannot recommend it if you are armed.
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How
to Win a Fight: Self-Defense Strategies for the Untrained Man There
are some simple self-defense tactics that even someone who's not in great
shape or has any special training can employ.
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When
in Doubt, Move
A police officer responds to a silent burglar alarm one night at a
warehouse. He is just moving from a brightly lit area into the dark
recesses of the loading dock area when he is hammered by a series of
blows. |
Put the
Brakes on Car Theft by Making Yours Tough to Steal Protect
your investment with several no cost and low cost tips. |
You
WILL Fight Like You Train (Revisited) We've said it before
and you've heard it from numerous trainers and instructors out there --
you will respond to a stressful situation in precisely the manner in which
you've been trained. So the moral to the story is to be careful of how you
train and where your spend most of your time. Here's a good
example... |
Fight to
Win or Fight Not to Lose?
You hear a lot of martial artists, cops and soldiers discussing
how important it is to keep an "offensive
mindset" in personal combat. You hear from others who maintain
that you should not strike the first blow -- you should avoid, evade and
keep your defenses intact. But which is really the best mindset for self-defense? |
Principles
of Fighting at Night Remembering that many, if not
most, fights occur at night or in dimly lit areas, Derek McDonald offers
principles of low light combat. |
Defend
University Expands to Three Campuses! Defend University has grown
to include two additional campuses -- New York and Dublin, Ireland.
The additions allow Defend U. to expand its reach as we look for the best
and most effective self-defense and defensive tactics methods around the
world. |
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Choosing
an Aircrew Self-Defense Training Program Here is a very, very
comprehensive article by First Officer Henry Williamson about the elements
which should go into the decision-making process for selecting a
self-defense program for the nation's flight crews. Check out the comparisons of
different Eastern and Western martial arts styles with their respective
pros and cons. |
Facing Multiple Opponents? What
are some of the styles, attributes and strategies that are effective in this
deadly situation?
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Raging
Against Self Defense:
A Psychiatrist Examines The Anti-Gun Mentality
A comprehensive and well sourced article by
Psychiatrist Sarah Thompson, M.D. While it deals specifically with the
anti-gun crowd, there are good references to many of those people you meet who
find self-defense and self-reliance distasteful. |
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When is YOUR Next Fight?
In the circles in which I circulate, I know of several people who are
in the process of training for an upcoming competition, contest or event. Unfortunately, you and I on the street don't have a schedule
of our upcoming fights. Our next fight could be at any time.
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Balance Your Attributes vs. Skills Training If you've found that training to develop or retain proficiency
in the art and science of personal protection covers a vast amount of real
estate, take heart, you're not alone. |
The 10 Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Moves Every Cop Should Know. The FBI, LAPD and
Army Rangers have integrated BJJ into their combatives programs.
Check out 10 of the moves you need to know if you are a cop or in
security. |
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What's In Your Fanny Pack?:
Must have tools for everyday carry. You're on your own out there
on the street. That means you will need to carry -- or have access -- to
lifesaving and life-preserving self-defense tools. |
Kicks
for Self-Defense: Defend U. Members Speak Out Here is the results
of the survey of members asking them about using kicks for self-defense.
Find out what works for people on the street -- and what has been
disastrous... |
Don't
Get Boiled Alive By Your Attacker I watched the video of the female
law enforcement officer in Texas the other day who was saved from injury or
death by the intervention of two citizens and it reminded me of the old story
about how to boil a frog alive. |
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After the
Takedown, Now What? You have him down, what do you do now? Here's a
simple road map that gives you plenty of options whether you are a citizen
or cop. |
Protect
Yourself from Identity Theft Identity
theft has doubled since 2001.Don't think it can't happen to you and don't think
it's not that big of a deal. Here are some simple ways you can protect
yourself. |
Knowledge
vs. Skill and Your Self-Defense Ability. If you can't do it, then
you don't know it! Find out how to stay out of this trap.
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On
the Job with London and Irish Cops
A
tip of the hat goes out to the hard-working officers of the London Metropolitan
Police and Ireland’s Garda Siochana.
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