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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lawrence Castanon
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Clinch Lesson 2 - Single Under-hook to Elbow Strike
This is the 2nd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...
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Lawrence Castanon
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Clinch Lesson 1 - Single Under-hook & Knee Strike
This is the first lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...
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Lawrence Castanon
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Clinch Fighting 101 Series Begins Next Week!
What is clinch fighting? Clinch fighting is a standing grappling style often seen in street fights. It happens when one opponent wants to...
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Lawrence Castanon
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Exercise of the Week: Two Balance &Stabilization Exercises (video)
This weeks Exercise of the Week is actually two exercises designed to help you increase your balance and stabilization. Whether you need...
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Lawrence Castanon
Sep 10, 20233 min read
Self Defense Tip: Can Eating Right Help You Fight?
There is a direct correlation between physical performance and the type of food you put into your body. Just like a car, if you give it...
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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 14, 20234 min read
Self Defense Tip: Were You Really Taught How To Defend Yourself?
The terms "Martial Arts" and "Self-Defense" has almost as many meanings to them as there are people teaching them. The problem is that...
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Lawrence Castanon
Mar 24, 20234 min read
Self Defense Tip: Teach Your Kids To Fight Or Risk Childhood Trauma
I've always made self defense training mandatory for my kids, and you should too. Consider the increase in violence against children,...
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Lawrence Castanon
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Self Defense Tips: Should You Grapple In A Street Fight?
Full Disclosure: I have been grappling for over 30 years, and competed for many years. Additionally, I am a USA Wrestling coach, and...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 29, 20232 min read
Solo Fighting Drills (training video included)
One of the reasons folks don't train in self-defense is because they don't have someone to train with. While having a partner is ideal,...
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