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On 6 February, Danielle Hopton was beaten to death by ex-boyfriend Steven McNiel in a parking lot. He was charged with first-degree...

On this site, we learn about how to impart lasting injury to an antagonist. This is very different than engaging in chest-thumping,...

If you have been on the site for more than five minutes, you know that Guard Well Defense largely follows the teachings of Chris...

The below video is not meant to sharpshoot at the participants about what they could have or should have done. Rather, if offers a...

If you carry a concealed weapon (in this case, a firearm), it stands to reason that you need to maintain your proficiency. This includes...

Having a background in Wing Chun I really enjoy training on the Wing Chun Dummy. It just so happens that striking in Injury Dynamics...

News Letter from Guard Well. Happy New Year

He grabs your shirt with the intent to hit you with the other hand; you break his elbow.

Striking the front or back of the neck full force is potentially lethal. Striking the side of the neck gives a high probability of a...

At Guard Well, we study Libre Knife Fighting as taught by founder Scott Babb and sprinkle in some Sayoc Kali from the Philippines. If...

It's easy for us to sit back in the comfort of home and discuss what someone could have or should have done under whatever circumstance. ...

Nothing is more dangerous than the human mind. As long as an antagonist can think, he can be lethal. In Injury Dynamics we focus on...

Why train? What are your perceptions of violence? Are you capable of welding the tool of violence should the situation call for it?...

People tend to be distracted getting into and out of their cars. We are all guilty of it, even those of us who should know better. But...

I think most people can agree that the jungle is a dangerous place. Predators hunt while the other animals hide and keep their distance....

Wherever I drive in the world, I have one habit that I employ no matter what country I am in. When I come to any kind of a stop, I...

A couple of lessons in this video which illustrates just how quickly violence can occur. Situational awareness. The car was stopped on...

Here is a review of a coordination set we were working on during our Saturday workout. There are a couple of additions including a...

How can a 90 lbs woman defeat a 200 lbs man? Easy if she knows how to strike and where to strike.

Fighting from the ground. Sometimes you find yourself behind the curve. Learn to fight from where you find yourself.