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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Up-kicking An Assailant from The Ground (instructional video)
Probably the scariest position you can be in is on your back with an assailant hovering over you. They can deliver powerful kicks,...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Verbal Self-defense
One early morning I went to pick up a rental a car at dawn. The sun hadn't risen yet, so it was still a bit dark out. My wife chose to...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 26, 20234 min read
My Secret for Continuous High Level Training While Aging
Years ago I noticed that my performance was worsening, and my body was not recovering from injuries as easily as in my younger days. ...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Check 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 16, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Talking Your Way Out of a Fight
Summer is here! Time to get away for a vacation, or attend pool parties. With the increase in road rage situations, or those getting...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Shoulder Defense Against Kicks
As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger, muscularly...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Walking Alone?
Nowadays, walking alone has become a dangerous activity, especially at night. Approximately 46% of Americans are fearful of walking...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 3, 20232 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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Lawrence Castanon
May 30, 20233 min read
Self Defense Tips: Kids Stranger Danger
It's summer time again. Lots of kids outside playing, which means child predators are out in full force. We've already had two attempted...
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Lawrence Castanon
May 25, 20232 min read
Simple Basic Self Defense Takedown
There are times in a fight where you need to take an assailant down to the ground. Maybe they are aggressively striking you, or you need...
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Lawrence Castanon
May 22, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Ladies, Don't Feel Bad!
I always teach that you should avoid an attack whenever possible, whether that means avoiding dangerous places, or running away to...
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Lawrence Castanon
May 17, 20231 min read
Using Footwork to Avoid Getting Hit (instructional video)
It is crucial that you learn how to use footwork to evade (avoid) the strikes from a longer assailants reach. This is especially true if...
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Lawrence Castanon
May 15, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Are You an Easy Target?
Are you an easy target? An attack starts long before you get grabbed or hit. The attacker usually has a specific M.O. (modus operandi),...
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Lawrence Castanon
May 9, 20232 min read
Using The Uppercut Punch To Defend Yourself In Close (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
May 5, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Verbal Defense
An attack, or a fight starts before the actual physical contact occurs. If you've ever watched a real street fight, you would usually see...
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Lawrence Castanon
May 1, 20232 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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Lawrence Castanon
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: Are You Hard To Kill?
One of the best ways to ensure your own safety is to be hard to kill. Let me tell you a secret: Defending yourself is not complicated. As...
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Lawrence Castanon
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Heel of the Palm Strikes (instructional video included)
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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Lawrence Castanon
Apr 22, 20233 min read
Happy Earth Day Special (complimentary gift)
Today is Earth Day. While I don't pretend to know a lot about the inner workings of our planet, I do know that the healthier us humans...
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Lawrence Castanon
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Fighting Off Your Back (instructional video included)
There is nothing worse than lying on your back in a fight. That's because you cannot use your hips to generate power for your strikes,...
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