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Exercise of the Week: Burpees with and without pushup

Oct 222 min read

Exercise of the Week: Burpees with and without pushup

There are two methods of performing burpees, each have their own benefits. Benefits of Doing a Burpee Without a Pushup: Improves...

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Elbow Strike Series (part 3) - Vertical Upward Elbow (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 172 min read

Elbow Strike Series (part 3) - Vertical Upward Elbow (instructional video included)

The vertical upward elbow strike is another great technique to use when you are in close quarters with an assailant. This technique is...

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Elbow Strike Series (part 2) - Reverse Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 292 min read

Elbow Strike Series (part 2) - Reverse Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

The reverse (or backwards) horizontal elbow strike is an excellent technique that can be performed when the assailant is behind you, and...

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Elbow Strike Series (part 1): Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 162 min read

Elbow Strike Series (part 1): Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

We begin the elbow strike series with one of the simpler elbow strikes to practice: the forward horizontal elbow strike. As the name...

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The Power of Elbow and Forearm Strikes: A New Series Begins

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 142 min read

The Power of Elbow and Forearm Strikes: A New Series Begins

Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be covering the most devastating weapon in your upper body arsenal. It is so effective...

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Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 2)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 312 min read

Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 2)

This weeks self defense technique of the week is a crucial defense to learn in case you find yourself on your back with an assailant on...

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Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 1)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 183 min read

Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 1)

Striking with the heel of your palm is an easy-to-use anatomical weapon that you can perform with very little effort. It's so simple to...

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Learn the Power of the Uppercut Punch for Self-Defense (2 Videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 32 min read

Learn the Power of the Uppercut Punch for Self-Defense (2 Videos)

When an assailant is in close, it limits the strikes you have to defend yourself. Uppercut punches are a crucial weapon to use when...

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Lawrence Castanon

Jul 302 min read

Upper Body Explosive Power Routine

Explosive Power Reactive/Plyometric training will boost your ability to move explosively. You need explosive power whether you are a...

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The Hook Punch (2 instructional videos included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 263 min read

The Hook Punch (2 instructional videos included)

Hook punches are one of my favorite strikes because they are simple to perform, and you can generate a lot of power with them. You can...

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How To Hammer fist part 2 - (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 122 min read

How To Hammer fist part 2 - (instructional video included)

In part two of how to hammer fist you are going to learn how to hammer fist from your back, when an assailant is on top of you. There is...

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Hammer fists (part 1) (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 52 min read

Hammer fists (part 1) (instructional video included)

Did you know that you were born with a self-defense anatomical weapon already in your arsenal? It's so effective that if you did not...

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Lawrence Castanon

Jun 222 min read

Checking Kick Defense (video included)

This week we are covering checking the kick as a defense. As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage....

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Lawrence Castanon

Jun 92 min read

Shoulder Defense Against Kicks

As I mentioned in previous posts, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger,...

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Forearms Defenses Against Kicks (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jun 22 min read

Forearms Defenses Against Kicks (video included)

Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger, muscularly thicker, and more bone...

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Kick Defense Part 1: Evading Kicks (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

May 162 min read

Kick Defense Part 1: Evading Kicks (instructional video included)

Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. If you've ever been kicked in the groin, knee, solar plexus, or head, you know...

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Using Footwork To Getting Hit/grabbed - part 2 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

May 13 min read

Using Footwork To Getting Hit/grabbed - part 2 (instructional video included)

As stated in part one (last weeks technique), evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. In this 2nd...

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

Lawrence Castanon

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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