When I started teaching personal defense three decades ago, I thought I knew what people needed. I was wrong. What…
Most people assume self-defense is about learning how to win a fight. But the best self-defense outcome is simpler: You…
After 30 years in this field, I made a decision that surprised a lot of people: I stopped teaching fighting.…
A Simple Exercise That Reveals Your Biggest Vulnerability Try this right now: Close your eyes and picture the last time…
Some people avoid self-defense training because they think it will make them anxious—or aggressive. The reality, done right, is the…
A lot of training looks great… until you imagine doing it when: That’s the version of you self-defense must work…
I’m going to say something that might upset some people in the martial arts community: Most self-defense training is teaching…
I honestly cannot believe how many people wanted to take this quiz. Is my sense of humor mixed in? Here…
On November 15 & 16, 2025, I completed my SPEAR System Level 1 Certification—a decision I made after years of…