Principle #6

Now we come to the last of John Kary's "6 Principles of Combat." These should be read, re-read and ingrained into your mind - thery're that important.

Be Confident and Determined.

Criminals are like predatory animals, and the streets are like a concrete jungle. You show hesitation or fear, they will pounce. You attack halfheartedly, it will only serve to anger them and raise their aggression towards you while simultaneously demoralizing yourself.

Make up your mind that if you must ATTACK, you will ATTACK WITH EVERYTHING YOU'VE GOT. It is very difficult if not impossible to stop someone who puts absolutely everything into a set course of action. Classic books like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill,
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen,

and The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles

address this concept for purposes of personal achievement. You might think that each of these books has NOTHING to do with self defense. WRONG. Regarding mentality and mindset, they have EVRYTHING to do with self defense.
Self discipline is self discipline, and a positive outlook and ever-advancing mind can and will serve you in personal achievement.

So too is it with protecting yourself.
Do yourself a favor-pick up a copy of these books and read them-this will help your self defense training in a marked way.

Get your mind right by downloading these 6 Principles into your brain, and while you're at it download the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course to your computer-you shan't be disappointed....
click here: www.whitecollarwarrior.com/Products.html

Later gang,

Bobby

Principle #5

Now let's move on to the 5th of John Kary's "6 Principles of Combat," guidelines I believe everyone should know, especially insofar as simple, basic, effective and practical self defense and personal protection is concerned.

Attack Vital Parts of the Body.

I can't expound any more on this section of the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course Volume 1 available for purchase and immediate download at www.whitecollarwarrior.com/Products.html

Give it a read-very good stuff here...

As we briefly touched on earlier, the core of this system is comprised of gross motor skill techniques designed to take anyone out of commission by attacking the four main targets on the body. These are:
 EYES
 THROAT
 GROIN
 SHINS
To help you remember these targets, memorize the following acronym (and no, I did not make this up, credit here goes to former SEAL Team Six trainer Paul Vunak)

”Escape To Gain Safety” - Eyes, Throat, Groin, Shins

Why do we focus on these areas?

1. They render size and strength irrelevant- everyone will re-act the same when hit in the groin, poked in the eye, booted in the shin or jabbed in the throat. It is for this reason that these targets are known as “equalizers.”

2. They are equally damaging on the vertical and horizontal plane- For example, a kick to the groin or thumb to the eyeball while standing will elicit the same reaction, i.e., incapacitation, as a palm to the groin will while on the ground.

3. They require comparatively little pressure or strength- This is what makes this system so effective and adaptable for women, the physically small or elderly, and children learning to deal with potential attackers, “stranger danger,” etc.

4. Hitting any one of these targets has an instantaneous effect-PAIN
For example, a 6’3” 220lb. heavyweight boxer can absorb round after round of abuse to his head and body, but will be unable to withstand abuse to the groin or eyes. This “stopping power” creates options for you to remove yourself as quickly as possible from the situation.

Remember, when faced with an attacker, you can either play THEIR game and go toe-to-toe with them, trading blows, or you can go for their EYES, THROAT, GROIN or SHINS and make them sorry for attacking you or your loved ones.

That's all for now- I'll be back soon with the last of the 6 principles to round out your arsenal...

Be safe!

Bobby

NCASA Guidelines

The following is the NCASA (National Coalition Against Sexual Assault)article, "Guidelines for Choosing a Self Defense Course."

I can say without shame that the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills System fits these criteria BAR NONE and hands down-but don't believe me. Invest 7 dollars each and pick up the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course Volumes 1-3. They are available for immediate download at:
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Read these, and make sure that any course you take conforms to thses Guidelines-this is VERY IMPORTANT. The right course can empower you; the wrong one can get you hurt-or worse.

Read on...

The following are guidelines for Choosing a Self-Defense Course developed by the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault. This page was originally taken from Mary Brandl and BPS Communications. Mary, together with Anita Bendickson, has produced a book and a series of Self-Defense videos. They also teach many self-defense courses in the Upper Midwest of the United States. For more information about BPS Communcations check out their website at www.bpscom.com
NCASA Guidelines for Choosing
A Self Defense Course

Prepared for the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault by the NCASA Self-Defense AD-HOC Committee

PLEASE NOTE:
Although the guidelines as originally written addressed women looking into self-defense options, they are appropriate guidelines for men also. To reflect this, any gender-specific wording has been changed by Mary Brandl & BPS Communications.

Ideally, a good self-defense program should reflect these
philosophical points in its outlook

1.People do not ask for, cause, invite or deserve to be assaulted. Women and men sometimes exercise poor judgement about safety behavior, but that does not make them responsible for the attack. Attackers are responsible for their attacks and their use of violence to overpower, control and abuse another human being
.2.Whatever a person's decision in a given self-defense situation, whatever the action she or he does or does not take, he or she is not at fault. A person's decision to survive the best way they can must be respected. Self-defense classes should not be used as judgment against a victim/survivor.


3.Good self-defense programs do not "tell" an individual what she "should" or "should not" do. A program should offer options, techniques, and a way of analyzing situations. A program may point out what USUALLY works best in MOST situations, but each situation is unique and the final decision rests with the person actually confronted with the situation.


4.Empowerment is the goal of a good self-defense program. The individual's right to make decisions about his or her participation must be respected. Pressure should not be brought to bear in any way to get a person to participate in an activity if that person is hesitant or unwilling.


Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Self-Defense?
Self-defense is a set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills with safety strategies and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully escape, resist and survive violent attacks. A good self-defense course provides psychological awareness and verbal skills, not just physical training.

Does Self-Defense Work?
Yes, Self-defense training can increase your options and help you prepare responses to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. Like any tool, the more you know about it, the more informed you are to make a decision and to use it.

Is Self-Defense a Guarantee?
No. There are no guarantees when it comes to self-protection. However, self-defense training can increase your choices/options and your preparedness.

Is There a Standard Self-Defense Course?
No. There are many formats for training. They may be as short as two hours or as long as 8 weeks or a semester. Whatever the length of the program, it should be based on maximizing options, simple techniques, and respect for people's experience.

Is There a Course I Should Stay Away From?
Only you can answer this question. Find out about the philosophy of the program and the background of the instructor. Observe a class session if you can and talk to an instructor or a student. Is the instructor knowledgeable and respectful of your concerns? Is it a length of time that you can commit to and at a cost you can afford? You deserve to have all your questions answered before taking a class.

Who's Better--A Male or Female Instructor?
There is an advantage for women to having a female instructor as a role model--who has similar experiences surviving as a woman. All-women classes tend to provide an easier atmosphere in which to discuss sensitive issues. On the other hand, some women feel having male partners to practice with can add to their experience. The quality of a class depends on the knowledge, attitude and philosophy of the instructor, male or female, not necessarily on gender. The most important aspect is that the instructor, male or female, conducts the training for the students geared to their individual strengths and abilities. Feeling safe and building trust comes before learning.

Must I Train for Years to Learn to Defend Myself?
No. A basic course can offer enough concepts and skills to help you develop self-protection strategies that you can continue to build upon. Self-defense is not karate or martial arts training. It does not require years of study to perfect. There are women and men who have successfully improvised and prevented an assault without having taken a class. People often practice successful self-defense strategies without knowing it!

If I Use Physical Self-Defense, Could I Get Hurt Worse?
The question to answer first is what does "hurt worse" mean? Rape survivors speak eloquently about emotional hurts lasting long after physical hurts heal. Studies show a physical self-defense response does not increase the level of physical injury, and sometimes decreases the likelihood. Also, women and men going along with the attacker have sometimes been brutally injured anyway. The point of using self-defense is to de-escalate a situation and get away as soon as possible. Knowing some physical techniques increases the range of possible self-defense options, but the decision to choose a physical option must remain with the person in the situation.

What Does "Realistic" Mean?
Words like "most realistic", "best", "guaranteed success", etc., are all advertising gimmicks. Choosing a self-defense class is a serious decision and is preferably based on some research. No program or instructor can replicate a "real" assault since there are so many different scenarios, and because a real attack would require a no-holds barred fight which would be irresponsible and extremely dangerous to enact. Responsible self-defense training requires control. It is important that each student in a class is able to control his or her own participation in the class and never feel forced to participate.

What Is the Role of Mace or Other Aggressive "Devices" as Self-Defense Aids in Harming an Attacker?
Any device is useless to you unless you understand how to use it and have it in your hand ready to use at the time of the attempted assault. There is nothing "guaranteed" about any of these devices. None are foolproof. None of them can be counted on to work against all possible attackers (no matter what the labeling may say). Realize that anything you can use against an attacker can also be taken away and used against you. While some of these devices have sometimes helped people escape to safety, it is important to be aware of these devices’ limitations and liabilities.

How Much Should I Pay?
Paying a lot of money for a course does not mean you automatically get better instruction. On the other hand, don't assume all programs are the same and just go for the cheapest. It is always beneficial to be an educated consumer. Shop around the same as for anything else you buy that is important to you.

Where Can I Find a Self-Defense Class?


Check with your local rape crisis center. Some centers provide self-protection classes or can refer you to one. YWCA's. and Community Colleges sometimes offer classes. Some martial arts schools provide seminars and workshops. Check the phone book. If there isn't one in your community, get involved and try to organize one.

Am I Too Old? Out of Shape? What If I Have Some Disabilities?
You don't have to be an athlete to learn how to defend yourself. A good program is designed to adapt to every age and ability and provide each student with the opportunity to learn. Each individual is unique and students should be able to discuss their own needs. Some programs have specialized classes for specific groups.

How Can I Tell a "Good" Course From a "Bad" One?
A good course covers critical thinking about self-defense strategies, assertiveness, powerful communication skills, and easy-to-remember physical techniques. The instructor respects and responds to your fears and concerns. Instruction is based on the belief that people can act competently, decisively, and take action for their own protection. Essentially, a good course is based on intelligence and not muscle. It offers tools for enabling a person to connect with her or his own strength and power. These courses are out there. Good luck in your research. Taking a self-defense class is one of the most positive acts people can do for themselves!




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The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault –MCASA- subscribes to the NCASA guidelines with the addition of one more: Instructors should regard themselves as professionals and thus maintain appropriate boundaries and not solicit or engage in "dating" or inappropriate socializing or conduct with participants.


The guidelines can be used as criteria for evaluation by centers or agencies who are asked for referrals.

Additionally, some areas may not have numerous self-defense programs available. These guidelines provide support to a person making decisions about class participation.

The National Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a non-profit, membership organization of rape crisis centers, associated agencies and individuals, established in 1978. The goal of NCASA is the elimination of sexual assault in all of its forms through education, monitoring public policy development and coalition building. NCASA encourages the dissemination of this material with attribution to NCASA.

Time for vacations, road trips and....crime.

Summer is coming....
Road trips...
Vacations....
Beaches....
Crime???

You're damn straight, crime.

Remember, practicing simple, effective and practical self defense doesn't stop when you take a break from your "real life" to go on vacation.
It satays (or should stay) with you wherever you go. Proper training ingrains behavior patterns designed to protect you deep into your subconscious mind.

This past week I went to Kingston, New York for a friend's wedding. At the Holiday Inn there was a list of "Traveler Safety Tips" on my nightstand, printed and distributed in all of the rooms for the guests. "What a neat idea," I thought.

everyone could stand to give these a read, especially as summer drwas near and with it the influx of vacations, so I'm sharing them with you here:

Holiday Inn Iraveler Safety Tips:

1. Don't answer the door in a hotel or motel room without verifying who it is. If it is a person claiming to be an employee, call the front desk and ask if someone from their staff is supposed to have access to your room and for what purpose.

2. When returning to your hotel or motel late in the evening, use the main entrance of the hotel. Be observant and look around before entering parking lots.

3. Close the door securely whenever you are in your room and use all of the locking devices provided.

4. Don't needlessly display guest room keys in public or carelessly leave them on restaurant tables, at the swimming pool, or other places they can be easily stolen.

5. Do not draw attention to yourself by displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry.

6. Don't invite strangers to your room.

7. Place all valuables in the hotel or motel's safe deposit box.

8. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.

9. Check to see that any sliding glass doors or windows or any connecting room doors are locked.

10. If you see any suspicious action please report your observations to the management.

Good stuff....and rereshing to see such proactive action being taken on the part of the management. Kudos to you!

Let me add just one more:

11. Be sure to invest 7 dollars each and purchase the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course Volumes 1-3.
Go to www.whitecollarwarrior.com/Products.html for more details and really enjoy your vacation from the peace of mind you will get knowing that you can keep yourselves and your loved ones safe.

Principle #4

Principle #4
What is the cornerstone of any practical, efficient and effective system of self defense or personal protection for women (or anyone else, for that matter)?

Principle #4 of John Kary's "6 Principles of Combat"...

Keep your Attacks BASIC and SIMPLE.

This is the number one make-or-break rule regarding the physical side of any self defense or personal safety, rape prevention, etc. encounter.

Think about it...you can follow the other 3 principles so far...
you can have an offensive mindset,
you can trust your instincts, and
you can attack with ruthlessness and aggression

BUT..

If your attacks are not BASIC and SIMPLE you will not effect the results you seek.

I hate to be blunt but if I am a rapist or attacker and I bum rush you coming out of your car, before you have time to drop into the karate stance and whip that dragon claw or mantis palm at my face I will have my hand around your throat and be dragging you somewhere you don't want to go...if, however, you react like a bat out of hell, poking my eyes, driving your knee or fist into my groin, and jamming your hand to my throat, I will be too busy reacting to the reversal of the situation coupled with intense pain to continue to attack you.

In any self defense encounter, one must assume that Murphy's Law will come into play (paraphrased, the more things can go wrong, the more they will go wrong) It is this law that begets the mantra/slogan/cardinal rule of the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills System...

"the LESS You Have To Remember, The MORE You Have To Work With..."

Do yourself a favor, Keep it Simple...

go to www.whitecollarwarrior.com/Products.html right now and download the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course...it's all we talked about in this post and then some...but don't take my word for it, see for yourself.

I'm tired...

As I write this today I'm a bit wiped. This is important because when you're tired, you begin to concoct reasons why you should or shouldn't do certain things, most often invlving being productive.
A great quote I read once said, "I will never despair, but should I fall into it, I WILL WORK THROUGH DESPAIR."
So it is with being vigilant.

We always need to be aware of our surroundings and aware of the types of situations that good people find themselves in every day.
Training in a solid self defense course, such as the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course at www.whitecollarwarrior.com/Products.html is a great way to maintain that edge, where awareness becomes an innate quality.

It will serve you well.

Til next time,
Be safe and be aware!

Bobby

Thuggery and Douchebaggery....

I was reading a story about Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor of Operation Red Wing in 2005. After his ordeal and subsequent recovery, he was given a dog to aid in his convalescence. On April 1, 2009, 4 thug douchebag pieces of garbage were joyriding and decided, "what the hell-let's kill this dog." They did just that.

Marcus grabbed 2 pistols and chased these pieces of shit through 4 counties before Texas Rangers apprehended them.

Guess what?
They began verbally taunting Luttrell, threatening to kill him too, even after being arrested and in handcuffs.
Wow, what a bunch of strokes.

Alfonso Hernandez was charged with Cruelty to Animals and faces 2 years in prison (as of the time of this article), another numbnuts, Michael Edmonds, turned himself in soon after a story aired on Glenn Beck's Fox news show. The other 2 "Mensa members" were not charged.

Check out the following link for one of the killers, Michael Edmonds. A grade a punk if ever I have seen one.

http://www.msunderestimated.com/2009/04/lets-take-a-look-see-into-michael-edmonds-past-dasys-killer/
There is a lesson for us in this- people like this exist everywhere, and although this came to light because of who the victim was, incidents like this happen all over the place. That is pretty twisted stuff, but that's just how things are. Until we can change the heart of a person, we must be prepared to deal with the dark side of human nature.

Do yourself a favor:
Check out the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course at www.whitecollarwarrior.com
It won't make you stop a bullet, but it will give you the tools and training you need to look after yourself. Which is one hell of a lot better than nothing.

Til next time,

be safe!

Bobby

Principle #1: Develop an OFFENSIVE Mindset

This one prefaces all the others, without this one none of the other 5 can exist.

Develop an Offensive Mindset

Let's break down the first of John Kary's 6 principles of combat, specifically as it applies to learning and applying simple, basic, effective self defense.

Develop an OFFENSIVE Mindset.

Simply put, this means that your mentailty, when faced with an attacker or someone wishing to do you harm, MUST be "I will hurt THEM" rather than "I will defend MYSELF"

By taking this stance, your attitude shifts from one of "Please don't hurt me" to 'How F***ing DARE YOU ATTACK ME?!?" In doing so, you rob your body of fear, and replace it with righteous indignation. Your tools will then be able to do damage, not so much due to technique (although knowledge of proper techniques, such as those found in the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course, is essential) but rather due to the mentality and feeling behind the technique. In this sense the old adage, "He can because he thinks he can" actually, is true.

How do you develop this mentality? Through scenario based training drills and employing gross motor movements against an uncooperative opponent in mock set-ups.
Wanna know how to do this? The best course I have seen out there for this is either Peyton Quinn's RMCAT, Bill Kipp's FAST defense or specifically for women, a rape prevention class called IMPACT. Check them out if you have the means. I also encourage you to check out the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills System site at

www.whitecollarwarrior.com

For 7 bucks, the info you will get is priceless. It will also mesh very well, like peas and carrots, with the courses mentioned above.

Buy it and make yourselves and your families safer.

Til next time,

Remember-no one has the right to attack you. No one. If they try, avoid them or remove yourself from harm's way. If they continue, make them sorry. You have the power to do just that. Believe it.

I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6.

Bobby

Principle #2 Trust Your Instincts

I know I'm working backwards here, so what...sue me. Here goes:

Principle #2: Trust Your Instincts

Keeping in line with our discussion on simple, effective and realistic self defense for women and anyone else, for that matter, let us continue with the second of the
"6 Principles of Combat" from John Kary, USMC (Ret.) founder of American Combatives:

"Trust Your Instincts."

What does that mean?

Simple.

Listen to your gut.

If you have a bad feeling about a certain place, person, or situation, remove yourself from that place, person or situation as soon as possible. People forget that instincts are finely tuned mechanisms that have been developed from centuries of evolution. Animals have instincts and we are no different.

Many times, victims of crime will say "I just had this feeling..." or "Why didn't I listen to that voice in my head..."

IT'S THERE FOR A REASON!

Now, to be fair, there is a difference between being vigilant and being paranoid.
Insofar as your safety is concerned, however, nothing is trivial.

If you have a bad feeling or "vibe" about someone, do not betray it. Be even more aware, and look for signs that might put you in harm's way.
If your friends want to go to a party in a rough area or with people you don't know or trust, don't go. It's a lot easier to patch up a misunderstanding than be dead.

If you feel anything that says, "this isn't a good idea," listen to it. Again, it's better to be wrong than to be trapped in a situation where your options are taken from you.
If you find yourself in a situation where such a scenario occurs and you must defend yourself, the best attacks are the simplest. Think OFFENSIVELY and attack the eyes, throat or balls. DO not stop until the threat is neutralized. Period. It's barbaric but at this point you need to realize you have no other options.

Chew on this, and I'll be back with my thoughts on Principle #3 soon- in the meantime revisit my earlier post on Principle #1, "Develop an OFFENSIVE Mindset."

For a complete guide to personal protection, check out the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course at
www.whitecollarwarrior.com/Products.html
For only 7 bucks, it's like, c'mon....


Be safe,

Bobby

Strike first, strike hard, NO MERCY (Principle #3)

Principle #3 of John Kary's "6 Principles of Combat" is a biggie-

"Attack with RUTHLESSNESS and AGGRESSION"

What does this mean for us as practitioners of simple, effective and efficient self defense?

Simply this, that if you are forced to protect yourself or your loved ones, show the attacker ABSOLUTELY NO MERCY.

In the film Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino's character delivers a great motivational speech to his football team prior to their playoff game. In it he states, "Life's a game of inches...In any fight it's the guy who's willing to die who's gonna get that inch...On this team, we fight for that inch, we claw with our fingernails for that inch..."
That is a great way of describing how one should approach a combat encounter. In line with Principle #1, Develop an Offensive Mindset, your attacks cannot be halfhearted. There is something empowering about committing full-on to a course of action. Napoleon once said, "I see before me only the objective; the obstacle must give way."
And so it is with self defense, TRUE self defense.

If someone has made up his mind that he is going to rip your eyes out NO MATTER WHAT, then there is a high chance he will succeed. Why? Becuase he is hell-bent on accomplishing his objective.

If someone attacks you and your response is not one of unbridled aggression and ruthless commitment to doing them as much dmaage as you can, your odds of surviving an encounter just went down the can.

Think about it: if someone grabs you, and you do some half assed attack, you will piss them off. You will make it worse. And most important, you will effectively have demoralized yourself from the very beginning. Once your confidence is gone, you're through.

BUT...

If someone attacks you and you explode in a frenzy of indignation, clawing their face, grabbing their balls, striking at their throat, with all the intensity you possess, your odds of survival just went up astronomically.

remember, if you can remove yourself from a situation without resorting to violence, that's ideal...BUT
if you have no choice, attack that scumbag like your life depended on it, because in reality, it sure as hell does!

Be sure to check out www.whitecollarwarrior.com
Gotta jet-be back soon

Bobby

Recent events in my neighborhood...

Everyone, particularly those who think that their houses are "safe" in the middle of the day or that they are safe just because they don't live in some ghetto shithole with cars on cinder blocks and weight benches on the front lawn, should read this-this is just one of many articles available online regarding a recent home invasion in the next town over from me.

Taken from the Huffington Post, April 15, 2010
Schools in southwest suburban Tinley Park are on a "soft lockdown" Wednesday afternoon following an early morning home invasion that prompted a massive manhunt in the area.

The Chicago Tribune reports that a boy called police around 4 a.m. and said someone was in his home in the 9100 block of Basswood Drive with a gun. The caller hid in the living room and stayed on the phone with police. The Tribune reports:

When police arrived, they saw a suspect assaulting a male resident through a window. At least four people are believed to live in the home. As police entered the residence, the suspects broke through windows and doors to escape. One male was caught as he tried to enter a vehicle in the area, Tinley Park Commander Rick Bruno said.
Two residents of the home were taken to Palos Community Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police took another suspect into custody about 6:15 a.m. near 183rd Street and Lenore Lane.

All four suspects are described as male African-Americans, the Tribune reports. Two are described as 5-foot-7 with a medium build and short dark hair. Both were wearing long black T-shirts, black vests and pants. One wore a Yankees baseball hat and the other was carrying a gun.

Area schools are on "soft lockdown," meaning students will not be let out of buildings until the end of the school day.

A motive in the home invasion was not known and the search for other suspects continued Wednesday afternoon.

That is creepy stuff, but it is not atypical. All we can do is hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Check out www.whitecollarwarrior.com for our White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course which will give you all the tools you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. Simple, efficient, direct, and practical...
No fluff,
No fanciness,
No flowery moves,
No bullshit.

Be safe,

Bobby

Something to chew on...

Monday, February 15, 2010
Something to chew on...

Im keeping this short and sweet today. In any system that teaches simple, effective and easy moves and techniques for self defense, techniques is only 10 percent. The rest is non-physical. What do I mean? Attitude. Mindset. Mentality.
The following is an excerpt from a book entitled American Combatives by Master John Kary, a decorated Vietnam veteran who has actually used close quarter combatives, much like the moves seen in the White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course at www.whitecollarwarrior.com
Read, and pay attention because these are very important.

1. Develop an Offensive Mindset.

2. Trust Your Instincts.

3. Attack with Ruthlessness and Aggression.

4. Keep your Attack BASIC and SIMPLE.

5. Attack Vital Parts of the Body.

6. Be Confident and Determined.

I will address each of these in turn over the next week, so stay tuned!

Til next time,

Be safe!

Bobby

Realistic training

Sadly, the one element absent from almost all "self defense" courses is an element of realism. Even if the techniques practiced in class are "realistic" or "reality based," if one only praxtices in the classroom, dojo, etc. a very important element is lacking....a realistic ENVIORNMENT.

Training on this past Tuesday night, we decided to move out to the back parking lot for our White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills class. The effect was immediate. Dim lights, cars, dumpsters, broken concrete, potholes and gravel...everyone could feel and sense a change in the ambience of the training. It was more gritty, more edgy, and a lot different than the well-lit, debris free confines of the school. that was EXACTLY what we needed.

The next time you train, take it to the parking lot. I guarantee you will feel a difference. Whenm you train in the school, your mind is focused on training, as it should be. Essential for mastering technique, but sub-par for grasping the reality of a self defense encounter. When you hear cars, see people having a smoke from the bar next door as they gawk at you training and smell pizza and steak from a nearby restaurnat, your senses get a bit overloaded...PRECISELY the enviornment you need to be trianin gin more often.
Switch times-practice in the day, at dusk and in the dark of night.
Switch drills, scenarios and enviornments and soon nothing will throw you off quite as much as it did when you started this type of training.

Check out our updated White Collar Warrior Self Protection Skills Home Study Course for a complete system of simple, direct, effircient and practical self defense skills and strategies that are designed for anyone, regardless of size, strength or ability level.
Each Volume sells for only 7 dollars...which is so good a deal it's almost laughable.
I did that for a reason-I want YOU to have it and make use of it.

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That's it for now-I'll be back soon

Bobby