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Simple Escape Off The Ground (from the bottom position)
The worst position to be in is on the ground with an assailant mounted on and you hitting you at will. The reasons why it is so bad is...

Lawrence Castanon
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Self Defense Tip: Can You Be Legally Liable After Defending Yourself?
You did it! You defended yourself against an aggressive assailant, but now you might get charged with assault! What??? Defending yourself...

Lawrence Castanon
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Exercise of the Week: Band Leg Extensions (video included)
Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

Lawrence Castanon
Jul 13, 20232 min read


The Rear Standing Choke (instructional video included)
All too often, street fights end up on the ground with both combatants rolling around, leaving either one of them vulnerable to a third...

Lawrence Castanon
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Self Defense Tip Of The Week: What To Expect In A Real Fight
It happened! You tried talking your way out of the fight, but it didn't work and now he/she is attacking you. This is everyone's worse...

Lawrence Castanon
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Independence Day Complimentary Training Special
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Lawrence Castanon
Jul 4, 20231 min read


Exercise of the Week: Mountain Climber with Push-up
Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

Lawrence Castanon
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Up-kicking An Assailant from The Ground (instructional video)
Probably the scariest position you can be in is on your back with an assailant hovering over you. They can deliver powerful kicks,...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Self Defense Tip: Verbal Self-defense
One early morning 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...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 29, 20232 min read


My Secret for Continuous High Level Training While Aging
Years ago I noticed that my performance was worsening, and my body was not recovering from injuries as easily as in my younger days. ...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Exercise of the Week: Plyometric Skips
Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Check Kick Defense (video included)
This week we are covering checking the kick as a defense. As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage....

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Self Defense Tip: Talking Your Way Out of a Fight
Summer is here! Time to get away for a vacation, or attend pool parties. With the increase in road rage situations, or those getting...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Exercise of the Week: Medicine Ball Chops (video included)
In this weeks exercise of the week we will be using a medicine ball (if you don't have one, use another weighted object like a dumbbell,...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Shoulder Defense Against Kicks
As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger, muscularly...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Self Defense Tip: Walking Alone?
Nowadays, walking alone has become a dangerous activity, especially at night. Approximately 46% of Americans are fearful of walking...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Exercise of the Week: Mountain Climber with Push-up
Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Forearms Defenses Against Kicks (video included)
Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger, muscularly thicker, and more bone...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 3, 20232 min read


Exercise of the Week: Single-leg Lift & Chop
Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

Lawrence Castanon
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Self Defense Tips: Kids Stranger Danger
It's summer time again. Lots of kids outside playing, which means child predators are out in full force. We've already had two attempted...

Lawrence Castanon
May 30, 20233 min read
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