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

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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Lawrence Castanon

Oct 26, 20233 min read

Beware of Fake Martial Arts

I recently came across another one of those video advertisements claiming to possess a "secret method" capable of effortlessly subduing...

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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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A Guide for Men to Optimize Their Testosterone Naturally and Unlock Their Peak Performance

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 22, 20233 min read

A Guide for Men to Optimize Their Testosterone Naturally and Unlock Their Peak Performance

Guys, are you losing muscle, getting weaker, and/or fatter? Then you may be suffering from low testosterone. Testosterone, a vital...

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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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Exercise of the Week: Barbell Back Squat

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 14, 20233 min read

Exercise of the Week: Barbell Back Squat

If you are concerned with fighting off a bigger, or stronger assailant successfully, you are going to need to get stronger physically....

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Self Defense Tip: Can Eating Right Help You Fight?

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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This Kick Stops an Assailant in Their Tracks

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 7, 20232 min read

This Kick Stops an Assailant in Their Tracks

This weeks self-defense technique is very simple to perform, and when done correctly will stop an assailant dead in his tracks. It is a...

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Exercise of the Week: Farmers Walk (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 5, 20232 min read

Exercise of the Week: Farmers Walk (video included)

This weeks maximal strength exercise is one of my all time favorite functional strength-endurance exercises. The farmers walk, also...

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Lawrence Castanon

Sep 3, 20231 min read

2 for 1 Labor day Special!

If you've been thinking about training, try out this special: Sign up for any program and your partner trains for Free! Learn more about...

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