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Situational Awareness
When the sociopath strikes, there can be little warning-but there is almost always some kind of pre-attack indicator. In this clip, a...

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Dec 12, 20201 min read


Gear Review: The "Darter" by Toor Knives and Haley Strategic
At Guard Well, we study Libre Knife Fighting as taught by founder Scott Babb and sprinkle in some Sayoc Kali from the Philippines. If...

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Dec 6, 20201 min read


Woman Assaulted and Kidnapped - Lessons Learned
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. ...

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Nov 22, 20201 min read


Why train? With so many options how can you decide what training regimen suits you?
Why train? What are your perceptions of violence? Are you capable of welding the tool of violence should the situation call for it?...

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Nov 20, 20201 min read


Situational Awareness and Your Car
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...

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Nov 13, 20201 min read


Unexpected Violence
I once had the opportunity to visit Vienna, Austria. It was an absolutely beautiful city imbued with culture and history around every...

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Nov 4, 20202 min read


Dealing with Knife Attacks
Knife attacks are in the news--again. Primal and deadly. These attacks touch an inner fear. They are close, personal, and deadly--and...

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Oct 31, 20202 min read


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

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Oct 18, 20202 min read


Your Feet--Place them where it counts!
The internet is replete with examples of violence. From a self-protection standpoint, there is a lot to be learned as an impartial...

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Oct 10, 20201 min read


When the Monkey Dance Escalates and Choice Ends
Chris Ranck-Buhr, the founder of Injury Dynamics based in San Diego states: "Violence starts where choice ends." It's a great expression...

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Oct 2, 20201 min read


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

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Sep 19, 20201 min read


PODCAST: Seconds to Live or Die, Life-saving Lessons from a Former CIA Officer
Podcast about my book on self-protection.

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Sep 8, 20201 min read


The Paper Cut-A New Take
improvised Weapon - a piece of paper.

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Sep 7, 20201 min read
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