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Future of Serial Killing: End or Resurrection of an Era?

When flipping through endless lists of popular movies or shows on streaming services, it’s hard not to notice the prevalence of stories about serial killers. Larger-than-life characters like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy become household names, even though the chances of encountering another notorious criminal like the Zodiac Killer these days are quite low. Between […]

Fight of the Century: Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg

Who would win an MMA cage match, Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk? That’s an interesting question.  On paper, It is difficult to say who would win in an MMA match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Both men are wealthy and powerful, but they have very different backgrounds. Zuckerberg is a computer scientist and engineer, […]

Product Review: Wildfire Pepper Spray Hard Case Keychain

Are you constantly concerned about your safety while you are out and about, or do you regularly travel or work in high-risk neighborhoods? Solve your security concerns with Wildfire™ 1.4% MC Hard Case Keychain Pepper Spray – the compact and reliable self-defense tool you need. This incredibly potent pepper spray packs a major punch with […]

So When is This Self-Defense Thing Gonna Happen?

It’s natural to question the practicality of preparing for something that might never happen, whether self-defense-related or something else. Even the most dedicated of individuals may sometimes hear that nagging voice in the back of their minds that questions the value of their efforts. However, it’s important to remember that preparedness is not just about […]

Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast

The phrase “slow is smooth, smooth is fast” is a martial arts adage derived from the Navy SEALs, that emphasizes the importance of accuracy, precision, and relaxation over speed. It is often used to describe the need to focus on the fundamentals and to avoid rushing, even when under pressure. In the branch of American […]

Arizona Man Killed by Bear in Unprovoked Attack

A 66-year-old man was killed by a bear in a “highly uncommon (in Arizona),” unprovoked attack on Friday, June 16, 2023. Steven Jackson, of Tucson, was sitting in a chair outside of his campsite drinking coffee in the Groom Creek area near Prescott when a bear attacked him, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. […]

Principles and Basics of American Kenpo Karate

American Kenpo Karate is a self-defense system that was developed in the United States by Ed Parker in the early 1950s. It is a hybrid martial art that combines elements of Okinawan karate, Chinese kung fu, and Western boxing. The principles of American Kenpo are based on the following: American Kenpo is a comprehensive and […]

Friend or Foe? Acquaintance Self-Defense

Most of the time, individuals in the defensive training community often discuss criminals as though they are unfamiliar, unknown persons. It is usually the jogger who brutally attacks a lone runner on a trail, the masked invaders who barge into homes, or the anonymous carjacker who strikes at the gas station late at night. These […]

Good Samaritans Soon to Be a Thing of the Past?

Good Samaritans are people who help others in need, even when they are not obligated to do so. They may intervene in a self-defense situation to help someone who is being attacked, or they may assist someone who has been injured. There are many reasons why people choose to act as Good Samaritans. Some people […]

Be The Most Prepared Person in The Room

Being the most prepared person in the room when it comes to self-defense and emergency preparedness can give you a sense of confidence and control, and can also help you to be more successful in whatever you are doing. Here are a few tips on how to be the most prepared person in the room: […]