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Clinch Fighting 101 Series Begins Next Week!

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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Mastering the Art of Safe Online Shopping

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 26, 20232 min read

Mastering the Art of Safe Online Shopping

In today's digital age, online shopping has become a daily part of our lives, offering convenience and accessibility. However, moving...

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Eating Tips For A Healthful Thanksgiving

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 19, 20232 min read

Eating Tips For A Healthful Thanksgiving

The holiday season can be challenging for folks trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Before Thanksgiving even arrives, some...

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Make This Healthy Dessert For Your Thanksgiving Dinner (recipe)

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 16, 20232 min read

Make This Healthy Dessert For Your Thanksgiving Dinner (recipe)

Most folks get stuffed on Thanksgiving, but that doesn't have to mean it has to be from bad calories. So why not make a healthy whole...

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Master How to Perform A Powerful Low Roundhouse Kick (video)

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Master How to Perform A Powerful Low Roundhouse Kick (video)

The low round kick is a powerful technique for self-defense, capable of bringing down an opponent with just one kick. Consistently...

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Stay Merry and Safe: Essential Holiday Safety Tips for When You're Out Shopping

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 7, 20232 min read

Stay Merry and Safe: Essential Holiday Safety Tips for When You're Out Shopping

Aah, it's the most wonderful time of the year, but while you're busy shopping for gifts and attending holiday parties, it's crucial to...

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Crucial Strategies to Protect Your Children from Online Predators

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 3, 20233 min read

Crucial Strategies to Protect Your Children from Online Predators

Last week our local law enforcement charged and arrested 16 individuals for preying on juveniles online and soliciting them for sex....

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Exercise of the Week: Two Exercise Superset to Enhance Your Power (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 30, 20232 min read

Exercise of the Week: Two Exercise Superset to Enhance Your Power (video included)

This week's "Exercise of the Week" is a superset of exercises to help you react powerfully. Your ability to strike with power is crucial...

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The Low Side Kick to the Knee (instructional video)

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 24, 20232 min read

The Low Side Kick to the Knee (instructional video)

This powerful self-defense move can quickly incapacitate any attacker, regardless of your fitness level or coordination skills. The low...

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Exercise of the Week: 3 Stretches to improve Your Performance (instructional videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Exercise of the Week: 3 Stretches to improve Your Performance (instructional videos)

This week's "Exercise of the Week" is a series of three flexibility exercises. This method of training increases your strength,...

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Self Defense Tip: Beware of Flaunting Your Wealth

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 17, 20232 min read

Self Defense Tip: Beware of Flaunting Your Wealth

In today's digital age, the rise of social media has given way to a concerning trend: the flaunting of wealth and success. It might seem...

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Basic Knife Defenses (instructional video)

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Basic Knife Defenses (instructional video)

This weeks "Self Defense Technique of the Week" we are covering Basic Knife Defenses (360 degree blocks) This technique video is part of...

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Exercise of the Week: V-ups (instructions & video)

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Exercise of the Week: V-ups (instructions & video)

This week's "Exercise of the Week" is the ultimate body-weight core-abdominal floor exercise. Not only can this exercise give you 6 pack...

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Self Defense Tip: When Must You Grapple in a Fight? And What's Best?

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 6, 20233 min read

Self Defense Tip: When Must You Grapple in a Fight? And What's Best?

If you ever wrestled around with your buddies, you know that helpless feeling when the bigger/stronger one gets on top of you and doesn't...

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Lawrence Castanon

Oct 4, 20232 min read

The Low Back Kick (instructional video)

The low back kick is a very effective technique for stopping an assailant who grabs you from behind. For maximum effectiveness, use the...

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Self Defense Tip: Get Weapons Training Before Carrying Any.

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Self Defense Tip: Get Weapons Training Before Carrying Any.

Many folks carry a gun, knife, taser, or pepper spray with no experience on how to use them. The problem is that just carrying a weapon...

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Lawrence Castanon

Sep 26, 20232 min read

The Back (rear) Clinch (video)

When competing, I learned very quickly that standing in front of a bigger, stronger guy was a bad idea. However, getting around to an...

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Exercise of the Week: Romanian Deadlift with Barbell (video)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 24, 20232 min read

Exercise of the Week: Romanian Deadlift with Barbell (video)

This weeks exercise of the week is the Romanian Deadlift. It is an excellent total body exercise that strengthens the muscles in the back...

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Self-defense Tip: Strategies for Female College Students

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 19, 20233 min read

Self-defense Tip: Strategies for Female College Students

College life is full of opportunities, but it's crucial to prioritize safety, especially for female students. Pictured above is a nursing...

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The Reverse horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 17, 20232 min read

The 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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