Written by Sensei Mitch on August 15, 2023
Rape Reality
Law Enforcement . News . Self-Defense“The Reality of Rape” explores the often-overlooked aspect of sexual violence against men. While the subject of rape is uncomfortable and primarily focused on female victims, this article delves into the unspoken reality of men being victimized. With an eye towards understanding the underlying motivations of dominance and power, the article urges society to confront its biases, demand equal justice, and recognize the true breadth of this devastating issue. Awareness and empathy must guide our actions to protect all victims, regardless of gender.
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 10, 2023
Interesting, Strange, True
Law Enforcement . News . OffTopicInteresting story, Strange but TrueAt the 1994 annual awards dinner given for Forensic Science, AAFSpresident, Dr. Don Harper Mills astounded his audience with the legal complications of a bizarre death. Here is the story: On March 23, 1994, the medical examiner viewed the body of Ronald Opus and concluded that he died from a shotgun
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 3, 2023
Self-Defense Aftermath
Articles of Interest . Law Enforcement . Questions . Self-DefenseFacing the aftermath of a self-defense incident can be emotionally and legally challenging. Learn how to cope with the emotional and psychological effects, understand your legal rights, and discover the importance of connecting with victim advocate resources. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complexities of recovering from a self-defense situation, ensuring you are prepared for what comes next.
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 19, 2022
Two-Step Scam Targets Grandmas
Awareness . Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsMy 85 year old mother received a call the other day from her Grandson. He was crying and told her that he was had been in an accident, he was being arrested and that his public defender would be calling. He also asked her not to tell his parents. She was quiet shaken, it sounded
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 7, 2022
Emotionally Rooted Illegal Tragedies
Law Enforcement . NewsEmotional thinking leads to irrational thinking and a disconnect between Cause and Effect. Our society had devolved from one based on Rational thought and Logic actions to one based on Irrational thought and Illogical actions rooted in Emotional thinking. The following story is a symptom of this new society, one not based on Law and
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 2, 2022
Guns Save Lives
Law Enforcement . News . Self-Defense . WeaponsWhile owning and carrying a gun is a personal choice, there can be no argument that Guns Save Lives. They are the only tool available that levels the playing field in a physical confrontation. Yes you read that right. In some physical confrontations your skill or size doesn’t matter, physical confrontation are very dynamic and
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 24, 2022
Control Yourself, Control Others
Law Enforcement . Self-Defense . State of Mind . Training notesControl is required to successfully handle most of life’s difficult tasks. In the Martial Arts we train to maintain control of ourselves in confrontations, especially physical ones. There are many careers that require the same level of control of self, Police Officer, Astronaut, Surgeon, Soldier, Fireman are among these careers. Control lets your brain stay
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 23, 2022
Appropriate Force vs Brutality
History . Law Enforcement . Self-DefenseOver the last few years to a decade there has been an active movement to rebrand and vilify the Law Enforcement Officers, the Police. Let’s be honest the Police have never been widely accepted. In the 1960’s they were branded Pigs. In the 1970’s corruption tarnished their image. In the 1980’s that all started to
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 15, 2022
Life Lost Quickly
Law Enforcement . News . Self-Defense . State of Mind . Training notesOn February 5, 2022 at about 10:40 PM Kevin Somers of Amagansett, NY was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead. When I teach a self-defense class or answer student questions, they always give me “what would you do” questions. I love these questions as I usually learn something too. But
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 13, 2022
In Defense of Women
Law Enforcement . News . Self-DefenseIt is good news when we see a country beginning to take steps to protect it’s female population! In India, they have launched a program to use Police Training Facilities to provide Self-Defense training for women. The Government recognizes that “Rogue elements could be taught a lesson if women are trained to defend themselves“. Recognition
