Training for a De-escalation Mindset

Explore the importance of integrating a de-escalation mindset in martial arts training, emphasizing mental and verbal tactics over physical confrontations for security professionals. Discover how tailored programs can enhance personal protection and promote ethically responsible self-defense.

The Transformative Journey of Filipino Martial Arts

This in-depth article explores the multifaceted benefits of Filipino martial arts (FMA). Discover how FMA provides a unique blend of physical exertion and mental focus for effective stress relief and emotional well-being. Learn about the versatility of practicing FMA independently through timing and flow drills, and understand how ground flow drills from various cultures contribute to physical maintenance and overall health. Join us on a journey beyond self-defense to embrace a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle with FMA.

Mastering Vehicle-Related Self-Defense: The Comprehensive C-Tac® Approach

Explore the significance of motor vehicle-related crimes and the need for specialized self-defense training in such scenarios. Dive into the comprehensive approach of the C-Tac® system, which covers everything from firearms to counter surveillance. Enhance your personal safety and empower yourself with tactical habits for daily commuting.

Attracting Assault: Victims’ Nonverbal Cues

Learn how your body language impacts your vulnerability to potential threats. Discover key insights from the Grayson and Stein study on non-verbal cues and victim selection and how to improve your daily counter-surveillance habits for enhanced personal safety.

The Art of Verbal Jiu-Jitsu: Communication Skills as Essential Self-Defense

In the realm of self-defense, our physical actions often gain the limelight. We admire the dexterity of martial artists or the prowess of boxers but often overlook the most fundamental form of defense: communication.

The 2023 Erik Paulson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Camp

We arrived in Orange County a day before the camp, only to learn that a Category Four Hurricane, Hillary, was barreling straight towards us. Talk about an unexpected twist! Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.