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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: […]

Stop the Bleed, Save a Life

“Stop the Bleed” is an essential and impactful national awareness campaign that seeks to educate the public on how to control bleeding during emergencies. Notably, during emergencies, the first few minutes are critical to saving someone’s life, and knowing how to stop blood loss can spell the difference between life and death. We cannot overemphasize […]

Science of Fear and How to Overcome It in Dangerous Situations

Fear is a natural human emotion that can be triggered by a variety of factors, including real or perceived threats. When we feel fear, our bodies go into “fight-or-flight” mode, which is a physiological response that prepares us to either confront the threat or run away from it. The fight-or-flight response is controlled by the […]

Self-Defense is Not Just Reading Safety Tips

One of the most common categories of self-defense articles revolves around providing “safety tips and tricks” for individuals to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Interestingly, such pieces are often geared towards women, perhaps indicating that they are more often the target of attacks. However, these tips often come in the form of bite-size tidbits […]

Staying Safe and Secure at Your Next Airbnb

Airbnb is a popular platform for travelers to find and book short-term accommodations around the world. While Airbnb can be a great way to save money and have a more authentic travel experience, it’s important to take some safety precautions to ensure that your stay is enjoyable and uneventful. Traveling can be exciting and staying […]

Neighborhood Self-Defense Training Warning

I recently read an article about a neighborhood that was fed up with the rising crime rates. The residents were tired of being victims, and they decided to take matters into their own hands. They organized a self-defense and safety awareness training program, hoping to empower themselves and their neighbors to fight back against crime. […]

Hitchhiking, Uber and Lyft Safety

Hitchhiking is still a thing, but it is much less common than it was in the past. There are a few reasons for this: Despite these factors, there are still people who hitchhike. Some people hitchhike because they cannot afford to pay for a ride, while others hitchhike because they enjoy the adventure. If you […]

“The man who runs away may fight again.”

Does anyone remember that awesome TV show Deadliest Warrior? I used to love that show, it ran 3 seasons from 2009-2011. The show pitted warriors from different historical periods and cultures against each other in simulated battles to determine which one would be the deadliest. The show was hosted by actor and martial artist Geoff […]

Meeting Online Friends in Person

Meeting people in person that you met online can be a fun and exciting way to make new friends and connections. 25 years ago I met a girl online. We met up at the local mall, got to know each other, started dating, and got married not too long after. Currently, we are still together. […]