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Month: April 2026

What 30 Years in This Community Has Taught Me About Safety

April 27, 2026 clydearnold Leave a comment

When I started teaching personal defense three decades ago, I thought I knew what people needed. I was wrong. What…

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“I Don’t Want Trouble.” Good—Now Train Like It.

April 26, 2026 clydearnold Leave a comment

Most people assume self-defense is about learning how to win a fight. But the best self-defense outcome is simpler: You…

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Why I Don’t Teach ‘Fighting’ Anymore

April 25, 2026 clydearnold Leave a comment

After 30 years in this field, I made a decision that surprised a lot of people: I stopped teaching fighting.…

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The Parking Lot Test: Would You Pass?

April 24, 2026 clydearnold Leave a comment

A Simple Exercise That Reveals Your Biggest Vulnerability Try this right now: Close your eyes and picture the last time…

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Prepared, Not Paranoid: The Mindset That Makes You Hard to Victimize

April 21, 2026 clydearnold Leave a comment

Some people avoid self-defense training because they think it will make them anxious—or aggressive. The reality, done right, is the…

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Why Most Self-Defense Fails: It’s Built for the Wrong Version of You

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A lot of training looks great… until you imagine doing it when: That’s the version of you self-defense must work…

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The Biggest Lie About Self-Defense

April 20, 2026 clydearnold Leave a comment

I’m going to say something that might upset some people in the martial arts community: Most self-defense training is teaching…

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By popular demand…the Quiz is back

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I honestly cannot believe how many people wanted to take this quiz. Is my sense of humor mixed in? Here…

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