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Learn the Power of the Uppercut Punch for Self-Defense (2 Videos)
When an assailant is in close, it limits the strikes you have to defend yourself. Uppercut punches are a crucial weapon to use when...
Lawrence Castanon
Aug 3, 20242 min read
Using Footwork To Getting Hit/grabbed - part 2 (instructional video included)
As stated in part one (last weeks technique), evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. In this 2nd...
Lawrence Castanon
May 1, 20243 min read
Using Footwork To Evade Getting hit/grabbed- part 1 (instructional video included)
Using footwork to evade a strike (or grab) is a great way to avoid getting hit. The next two self defense lessons will teach you how to...
Lawrence Castanon
Apr 25, 20242 min read
Blocking Punches to your Body (instructional video included)
Blocking punches to your body A powerful punch to your stomach, solar plexus, liver, or kidneys will cause you to collapse to the ground...
Lawrence Castanon
Apr 19, 20243 min read
Ducking & Slipping Punches (instructional video included)
Ducking allows you to evade a horizontal strike to the head like the hook punch, whereas slipping allows you to evade diagonal punches...
Lawrence Castanon
Apr 10, 20242 min read
How to Perform Basic Boxing Punches for the Heavy Bag
Today's video I’m covering how to perform basic boxing punches on the heavy bag for correct technique. Performing them this way will...
Lawrence Castanon
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Using The Uppercut Punch To Defend Yourself In Close (2 videos)
When an assailant is in close, it limits the strikes you have to defend yourself. Uppercut punches are a crucial weapon to use when...
Lawrence Castanon
May 9, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tips: Should You Grapple In A Street Fight?
Full Disclosure: I have been grappling for over 30 years, and competed for many years. Additionally, I am a USA Wrestling coach, and...
Lawrence Castanon
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Using Footwork To Evade Strikes - part 2 (instructional video included)
As stated in part one, evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. In this 2nd part of how to evade...
Lawrence Castanon
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Using Footwork To Evade Strikes - part 1 (instructional video included)
Using footwork to evade a strike (or grab) is a great way to avoid getting hit. The next two self defense lessons will teach you how to...
Lawrence Castanon
Feb 16, 20232 min read
How To Block A Punch To Your Body (instructional video included)
Blocking punches to your body A powerful punch to your stomach, solar plexus, liver, or kidneys will cause you to collapse to the ground...
Lawrence Castanon
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Ducking and Slipping Punches To Your Head (instructional video included)
Ducking allows you to evade a horizontal strike to the head like the hook punch, whereas slipping allows you to evade diagonal punches...
Lawrence Castanon
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Solo Fighting Drills (training video included)
One of the reasons folks don't train in self-defense is because they don't have someone to train with. While having a partner is ideal,...
Lawrence Castanon
Jan 29, 20232 min read
Self-defense Tip: Can Boxing Help You In A Real Fight?
Can Boxing Help You In A Real Fight? Some folks are under the misconception that because boxing is a "sport" it is not an effective...
Lawrence Castanon
Jan 27, 20233 min read
How To Parry A Punch (instructional video included)
Parrying Punches: Parrying is a method of blocking straight punches whereas you deflect the punch as opposed to blocking/stopping it....
Lawrence Castanon
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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