The Postman’s Motto “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” appears on the main New York City Post Office. But turkeys. Turkeys, however… A letter carrier was attacked by turkeys in Richfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The attack happened […]
Last week I was talking to a parent of one of the teenagers I teach martial arts to. It came up in conversation that besides teaching karate, I sell self-defense products online. Giving him a very brief 15-second elevator pitch I continued, “I sell pepper spray, stun guns, telescopic batons…” At that, he kinda recoiled […]
Learning is a complex process that involves a variety of factors, including our cognitive abilities, our prior knowledge, and our motivation. However, three essential key elements are learning from theory, from practice, and from mistakes. Theory provides us with a foundation of knowledge and understanding. It helps us to make sense of the world around […]
I have only had BlackBeltDefender.com running for a few months now. But several years back I had another similar site with a different name. I always monitor Google’s SEO analytics to see what keyword phrases get me search engine hits. One of my favorite unusual phrases that showed a Google visitor to my old webpage […]
A woman was physically assaulted while walking in Nashville on Saturday night, June 24, 2023. The incident occurred in the 400 block of 24th Avenue South. The victim, who has not been identified, was walking home from work when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and came face to face with the suspect, […]
A while back I was asked if pepper spray was effective against a goose. I may have to resurrect that blog post. But the quick answer is, yes for a goose, but no, pepper spray is not recommended for use to defend yourself against a shark in the ocean. Pepper spray has been known to […]
Happy 4th of July! The United States of America was founded on the principle of self-defense. The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal,” and that they have certain “unalienable rights,” including “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This means that every American has the right to defend themselves from harm, […]
Carjacking is a topic that is increasingly becoming a major concern in different cities around the world. It is an act of stealing a car while the driver is present inside the car, either through the use of armed force or by coercion. The act of carjacking usually involves the use of a weapon, especially […]
The John Wick movies are a great example of how martial arts can be used for self-defense. However, it is important to remember that the movies are not realistic representations of real-world self-defense. In the movies, John Wick is able to take on multiple attackers and defeat them with ease with his Gun-Fu. This is […]
As the summer heat continues, it’s important to be aware of the increased risk of opportunistic theft. Thieves are more likely to target homes and businesses during the summer months when people are more likely to be away from their property. They may also be more likely to leave doors and windows unlocked in an […]
