And today’s question was about ‘footwork’ — specifically what is footwork (followed by all kinds of “This style says do it this way, but this style says this” silliness from marketing driven ~cough cough~ ‘knowledge’ and claims about what style has the best footwork. *** Footwork = mobility. Mobility = well all kinds of … [Read more…]
Someone tried the ‘tone police’ approach to shutting down conversation on me. Here’s my response. **** … I’m not a big fan of people deciding they don’t have to talk anymore — for whatever reason, but especially when those reasons are self-righteous and emotional. I’ve kind of bled a few times when folks do … [Read more…]
I’m a big believer in ‘Use your words.’ Starting with if someone is fuckin’ furious with how words have been used to hurt and abuse them, it’s probably a good idea to stop using those same words — especially if the guy is about to shoot you in the face. Perhaps a different choice of … [Read more…]
Boundaries … some are very real and tangible, like the fence that runs along your property. Others are inside you, determining what you do, what you don’t do and what you will tolerate others doing to you. What are boundaries? A great deal has been said about people who have no boundaries and cannot … [Read more…]
I get tired of people asking me for ‘fear management’ questions and ‘how can I do 27 stupid things and still be safe? I do not live in a world of insults, loss of face, feelings or self-esteem issues. I do live in a world of danger. Dangers usually created by selfish and reckless … [Read more…]
I teach ‘self-defense.’ As such I can tell you locus of control is the elephant in the room. Which is kind of funny because everyone is arguing over the elephant poop problem, but denying there’s an elephant standing there. If I may beg your indulgence I’d like you to do two actions. First, hold … [Read more…]
Something I am working on is explaining the human ‘wiring’ to be tribal and how modern society has pushed us out of our comfort zone when it comes to the ‘size’ of our tribe. This is a simple concept with MASSIVE implications. Starting with that we ‘owe’ obligations/sharing/support/concern to those INSIDE our tribe. The rules … [Read more…]
There’s a difference between an ‘expert’ and expertise. One is knowing, the other is about being able to do. (A lot of people are experts about teaching about a subject, but aren’t actually doing what they’re teaching about). PART I How many self-defense experts have never used their skills? Nor are they in a field … [Read more…]
I often tell people I weathered the LA Riots — and most of them have no clue what that means. Nor do they understand why I fear mob uprisings (especially thick are those who are pushing for such uprisings). You really do want cops keeping a lid on things and you really don’t want to … [Read more…]
Part of my study of history was what was required to survive. Not in the fighting sense, but everyday requirements, limitations and getting what you need to survive. (For example, there’s a great scene in “Deadwood,” where someone rides up to the Doctor’s home and Doc’s outside spitting firewood. It doesn’t matter that he’s educated, … [Read more…]