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 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 13, 2023
The Element of Surprise
Articles of Interest . Awareness . History . ReligionPerhaps this isn’t the best title given the perception most will have when they begin to read this article. What gives us the element of surprise? Since we are Martial Artists we should not be in the shadows lying in wait for our adversaries. We are men and women of honor. However being men and
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 2, 2022
Vulnerable Areas
Self-Defense . Training notesWhat areas of the Human Body are Vulnerable to Attack? Probably a lot more than you think! There are numerous structural weaknesses in the human body which are vulnerable to attack. The application of strikes or pressure to these areas may cause pain, unconsciousness and sometime serious injury. There are some areas which are more
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 28, 2022
Personal Weapons
Self-Defense . Training notesThere are many parts of your body which can be used for self-defense and counter-attack. They are usually referred to as Personal Weapons. These weapons are extremely important and if you develop skill in their use, there is no need to consider yourself unarmed or helpless at any time. The following paragraphs discuss some of
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 10, 2022
6 Unarmed Defense Principles
Self-Defense . Training notesThe following are training notes and methods. Please bare in mind these are only notes and should be used as guidelines to increase your understanding of hand-to-hand combat techniques and issues. As we progress from unskilled to seasoned fighter this information becomes intuitive and second nature. Here we will cover 6 basic principles of unarmed
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 17, 2022
Russian Castle Doctrine
News . Self-DefenseWhat has the world come to? England, Canada, Australia and others have stripped their citizens of the Right to bear arms. Interesting the Internet has been scrubbed of the stories concerning the disarmament and the rapid increase in crime in each of these countries. I mention this because it is odd that Russia which didn’t
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
