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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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Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Clean & Press (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jun 52 min read

Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Clean & Press (video included)

Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

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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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Exercise of the Week: Sprinter Sit-up (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

May 202 min read

Exercise of the Week: Sprinter Sit-up (video included)

Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger, or you just want to look ripped like a fighter,...

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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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Exercise of the Week: Arm/leg-Raise Plank (exercise video included)

Lawrence Castanon

May 42 min read

Exercise of the Week: Arm/leg-Raise Plank (exercise video included)

Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

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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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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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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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My #1 Core Strengthening Exercise (video tutorial included)

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 42 min read

My #1 Core Strengthening Exercise (video tutorial included)

This is one of my favorite exercises to build up a strong core, and abdominal region. If you have a weak lower back or abdominal muscles,...

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Self Defense Tip: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Supplements

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 282 min read

Self Defense Tip: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Supplements

If you've been training or working out for an extended period, you're aware of the important role your health plays, whether it's for...

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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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Lawrence Castanon

Feb 212 min read

Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Clean & Press (video included)

Welcome to the exercise of the week! Whether you're looking to get functionally stronger to defend yourself, or you just want to look...

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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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