No Shortcuts

Dec. 14, 2020 by

Like most shortcuts, it was an ill-chosen route. Washington Irving During one week in October of this year, we received two interesting and very similar inquiries about our self-defense training. The first question, via email, asked if someone could master

Stress Training and Level Tests

Dec. 9, 2019 by

Any time our performance is being evaluated-exams, dance or music recitals, driver’s test etc…- stress is along for the ride. To me, this is a good thing. Performing self-defense techniques under the stress of a testing environment is another way

20+ Questions for Basic Level 2 (The Sequel)

Nov. 11, 2019 by

Everyone loves a sequel! Godfather Part II, Jaws 2, Grease 2, The Empire Strikes Back, Rocky II, Terminator 2, Hot Shots Part Deux, Sharknado 2, etc… A good sequel can build upon the first or (oops Grease 2) utterly slip

4 Tips for Level Testing

Dec. 19, 2018 by

Testing can be an effective way to evaluate your progress and highlight what you need to work on.  To prepare for testing I suggest the following: Consistent training. Would you run a half marathon without training?  I did 15 years