The Progressive Fence is a model for understanding how to communicate and enforce limits on unwanted behavior during interpersonal conflicts and confrontations. It all starts with the Visual Fence of body language. We can talk about the importance of walking with purpose, being alert and aware of our surroundings, and projecting confidence. But that is … [Read more…]
The idea is simple. If you are in danger of dying—starving, thirsty, sick or about to be killed and eaten– that is your highest priority. Until you have taken care of your immediate survival needs you don’t give a damn, and you don’t waste resources, on anything else. Once your immediate physical needs are taken care of, you can … [Read more…]
There will be some scientific details in what follows. Feel free to ignore it. Unless you are doing research, the background science is not important. The concepts are. And you know what? I’m not a scientist, so don’t take my word on anything. Again, like Maslow, this is a model, not a theory. Many models … [Read more…]
Why effective Techniques and Tactics don’t necessarily create effective Strategies. There are basic TACTICS that people use in response to confrontation and conflict. These responses are the sum of (1) their instinctive behaviors, (2) behaviors that are learned and conditioned from being a member of society, and (3) behaviors that are learned and conditioned from … [Read more…]
HOW THE MULTI DIMENSIONAL PARADIGM BENEFITS YOU: “A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step” – Lao-tzu And that is how most people start learning self-defense, they just start stepping with no idea where they are actually going. A journey of 1000 miles actually needs to begin with a road map. The Multi … [Read more…]
The 5 D’s of Self-Defense provide a framework for understanding and conveying all self-defense tips, advice, and concepts along with the emotional states that accompany them. What you do in response to an assault is driven in part by your emotional state, not just by what you know. Your emotional state is conditioned by your … [Read more…]
The Five Stages of Violent Crime is an internationally recognized system to identify if — and determine when and if — you are being set up for a crime or violence. It is used by police, military and firearms instructors around the world as a training and teaching tool. Also the system is taught internationally in self … [Read more…]