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Hook Punch From A Kneeling-mounted Position
This week we cover how to deliver a hook punch from being mounted on the assailant. When this technique and position are combined, it...

Lawrence Castanon
May 17, 20221 min read
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The Short Fight Is One Years Old! (gift for you)
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Lawrence Castanon
May 13, 20221 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week: Non-contact Defense
Decades ago I went to pick up a rental a car at dawn. The sun hadn't risen yet, so it was still a bit dark out. My wife chose to wait...

Lawrence Castanon
May 10, 20222 min read
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How To Throw a Hook Punch For Maximum Effectiveness
When throwing the hook punch, we use the first part of the knuckles (base of the metacarpals) of your clenched fist. Because they are...

Lawrence Castanon
May 6, 20223 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week: Stranger Danger
Our self defense tip of the week focuses on child safety tips for kids and parents. Child abductions and trafficking are on the rise in...

Lawrence Castanon
Apr 26, 20222 min read
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Defense Against A Kick -part 4 (instructional video included)
This is the last part in our series "Defense Against a Kick". As I mentioned in part one of this series, kicks are powerful weapons that...

Lawrence Castanon
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week
Nowadays, walking alone, especially at night, has become a dangerous activity. If you have to walk alone, follow these safety tips: Make...

Lawrence Castanon
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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Beware Of This Cyber Attack To Your Phone
Hey all. BEWARE: Yesterday I got two text messages from my phone number, and my name. Knowing it was a scam, I didn’t open it and instead looked it up. As it turns out, this is a phishing method that hackers use to get control of your phone, and get your personal information.

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Defense Against A Kick -part 3 (instructional video included)
As I mentioned in part one of this series, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger,...

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week:
Don't Feel Bad, Follow Through. I always teach that you should avoid an attack whenever possible, whether that means avoiding dangerous...

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Defense Against A Kick - part 2 (instructional video included)
As I mentioned in part one of this series, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger,...

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 19, 20222 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week
Don't make yourself an easy target. An attack starts long before you get grabbed or hit. The attacker usually has a specific M.O. (modus...

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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Defending Against Kicks - part 1 (instructional video included)
Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. If you've ever been kicked in the groin, knee, solar plexus, or head, you know...

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Self Defense Tip of the Week
An attack, or a fight starts before the actual physical contact occurs. If you've ever watched a real street fight, you would usually see...

Lawrence Castanon
Mar 7, 20222 min read
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How To Evade Getting Hit Or Grabbed part 2 (instructional video included)
Evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. In this 2nd part of how to evade getting hit or grabbed, we...

Lawrence Castanon
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week
Stop answering those quizzes and tests on social media sites like Facebook. You know, the ones that ask you what your first car was, or...

Lawrence Castanon
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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How To Evade Getting Hit Or Grabbed part 1 (instructional video)
Evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. The next two self defense lessons will teach you how to use...

Lawrence Castanon
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Self Defense Tip Of The Week!
One of the best ways to ensure your own safety is to be hard to kill. Let me tell you a little secret: Defending yourself is not complicated. As a matter of fact you don't even have to know how to fight in order to be successful defending yourself.

Lawrence Castanon
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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Benefits of Small Group and Private Lessons
After teaching large group classes, small group lessons, and private lessons, for decades, I came to some realizations about the benefits...

Lawrence Castanon
Feb 13, 20222 min read
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How To Block A Punch To Your Body (instructional video included)
Blocking Body Punches: A powerful punch to your stomach, solar plexus, liver, or kidneys will cause you to collapse to the ground...

Lawrence Castanon
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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