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Why Traditional Self-Defense is Misunderstood: The Key to Real Safety   No, self-defense is not what you think it is—at least not if you think like most people. How could it be about ninja moves that are too hard to learn and remember? How is that supposed to work for the average person? Or does […]

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting, surrounded by colleagues, but feeling like your voice isn’t being heard? Or maybe you’ve wanted to speak up, but something held you back. Whether it’s fear of confrontation, uncertainty about your stance, or simply not wanting to upset anyone, many of us struggle with assertiveness in the

At a talk on self-defense in Munich, where I was stressing the importance of trusting your intuition and taking action, a question came up during the Q&A: “What if you freeze?” Let’s explore this. I had been explaining that there are precursors and warning signals before any self-defense situation. These warning signs show up as

  Workplace safety is about more than just avoiding accidents—it’s about creating a culture where employees feel safe, respected, and empowered. And that empowerment goes way beyond just knowing how to defend yourself physically. It’s about building confidence, setting boundaries, and trusting your instincts. Self-defense training is primarily not about learning how to fight—it’s about

Let me give you a real-life example of confusing media coverage. In September 2013, a man in his early 20s, Daniel Jack Kelsall, stabbed another man 20 times to death in the other man’s home.   I really don’t read the paper much, but I noticed the story walking past a shop one day. It

This concept can make the biggest difference to your self-defence abilities right now. You don’t really need any training for it – you only need to understand and then make a decision to use it. Unfortunately, this concept is largely ignored by people who fall victim to attacks.   Let me tell you a story

Section Title How the media confuses you about self defence… although the solution is in plain sight Bychattounlimited@gmail.com August 25, 2024 Uncategorized Let me give you a real-life example of confusing media coverage. In September 2013, a man in his early 20s, Daniel Jack Kelsall, stabbed another man 20 times to death in the other

When I tell someone I teach self defence I often get asked “what style?” I usually reply “it doesn’t matter.” The consensus is that self defence is somehow synonymous to fighting techniques or martial arts.    But how could fighting techniques be the solution to the self defence problem?… There are several issues with this