Self-defense

Using Footwork To Evade Getting hit/grabbed- part 1 (instructional video included)

Apr 252 min read

Using Footwork To Evade Getting hit/grabbed- part 1 (instructional video included)

Using footwork to evade a strike (or grab) is a great way to avoid getting hit. The next two self defense lessons will teach you how to...

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Blocking Punches to your Body (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Apr 193 min read

Blocking Punches to your Body (instructional video included)

Blocking punches to your body A powerful punch to your stomach, solar plexus, liver, or kidneys will cause you to collapse to the ground...

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Ducking & Slipping Punches (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Apr 102 min read

Ducking & Slipping Punches (instructional video included)

Ducking allows you to evade a horizontal strike to the head like the hook punch, whereas slipping allows you to evade diagonal punches...

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Fighting Stances: The Foundation to Great Self-defense (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 303 min read

Fighting Stances: The Foundation to Great Self-defense (video included)

Learning how to defend against punches, kicks, and takedowns/throws, is essential to round out your self-defense abilities. The first...

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Try This Strength-Plyometric Superset To Increase Your Power!

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 262 min read

Try This Strength-Plyometric Superset To Increase Your Power!

Strength-plyometric supersets are designed to increase your power, and your ability to move explosively. This is a crucial attribute to...

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Clinch Lesson #11: Defense Against Double or Single Wrist Grab (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 202 min read

Clinch Lesson #11: Defense Against Double or Single Wrist Grab (instructional video included)

A simple method for an attacker to dominate someone weaker is by seizing both their wrists, as often seen in instances where men attempt...

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Fasting For Optimal Fitness Performance, Health, and Longevity (tips)

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 124 min read

Fasting For Optimal Fitness Performance, Health, and Longevity (tips)

When I reached my forties, I noticed a shift in my physical well-being. Unlike my younger years when I easily bounced back from injuries,...

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Clinch Lesson #10: Defense Against Bear Hug #4 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 92 min read

Clinch Lesson #10: Defense Against Bear Hug #4 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

This is the 10th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Getting grabbed from behind is always a scary situation, but if they grab you under...

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Lawrence Castanon

Feb 271 min read

Free Audiobook - The Short Fight

Free audiobook - The Short Fight

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Clinch Lesson #9: Defense Against Bear Hug #3 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 242 min read

Clinch Lesson #9: Defense Against Bear Hug #3 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

This is the 9th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. This clinch or grab, where the assailant has a a rear bear hug over your arms, is the...

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Self Defense Tip: Are You Training Realistically?

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 162 min read

Self Defense Tip: Are You Training Realistically?

Recently, a student sent me a video of a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come towards him....

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Clinch Lesson #8: Defense Against Front Bear hug #2 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 122 min read

Clinch Lesson #8: Defense Against Front Bear hug #2 (instructional video included)

This is the 8th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. A front bear hug where the assailant has his arms underneath your arms (around your...

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Clinch Lesson #7: Front Bear hug #1 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 32 min read

Clinch Lesson #7: Front Bear hug #1 (instructional video included)

This is the 7th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front bear hug over the arms occurs when the assailant grabs you around your arms...

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Clinch Lesson #6: Front Headlock Defense Against Takedown (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 242 min read

Clinch Lesson #6: Front Headlock Defense Against Takedown (instructional video included)

This is the 6th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front headlock is an excellent clinch to use in the event the assailant tries to...

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Clinch Lesson #5: Control & Strike from the One-arm Collar Grab (3 videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 163 min read

Clinch Lesson #5: Control & Strike from the One-arm Collar Grab (3 videos)

This is the 5th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The collar grab clinch (aka collar tie) is a crucial technique to learn as part of a...

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Paying it Forward: the Story Behind My Free Resources for Self-defense and Fitness

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 132 min read

Paying it Forward: the Story Behind My Free Resources for Self-defense and Fitness

Have you ever wondered why I offer free training sessions, and a blog filled with self-defense and fitness lessons on my website? It's a...

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Take Charge of Your Safety: Essential Self-Defense Strategies You Can't Afford to Miss

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 82 min read

Take Charge of Your Safety: Essential Self-Defense Strategies You Can't Afford to Miss

In today's world, there's a common misconception that law enforcement is solely responsible for our protection around the clock. However,...

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Clinch Lesson #4 Control & Strike with The Single Wrist Grab (2 videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 42 min read

Clinch Lesson #4 Control & Strike with The Single Wrist Grab (2 videos)

This is the 4th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Grabbing the assailants wrist is a great way to both control the assailant, and lessen...

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Unleash Your Best Self in 2024 with Our Fitness Programs!

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 11 min read

Unleash Your Best Self in 2024 with Our Fitness Programs!

Hey! Are you ready to crush it in 2024? Dive into our awesome fitness programs and let's make this year epic! Get into the best shape of...

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Clinch Lesson #3 - Striking from the Single Over-hook

Lawrence Castanon

Dec 28, 20232 min read

Clinch Lesson #3 - Striking from the Single Over-hook

This is the 3rd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The Over-hook is another great tactic to use when in the clinch. Over-hooking occurs...

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