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Lawrence Castanon
Oct 17, 20242 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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Lawrence Castanon
Sep 29, 20242 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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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 31, 20242 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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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 18, 20243 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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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 3, 20242 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 26, 20243 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
Jul 12, 20242 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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Lawrence Castanon
Jul 5, 20242 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 22, 20242 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 9, 20242 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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Lawrence Castanon
Jun 2, 20242 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 1, 20243 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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Lawrence Castanon
Apr 25, 20242 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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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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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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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Shovel Kick to the Groin (instructional video included)
The most effective way to kick the groin is with the shovel kick. It is one of the best self-defense kicks in your arsenal. You can...
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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Palm Heel Strikes from your Back (guard position)
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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Lawrence Castanon
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Assailant Controlling you? Use This Technique To Get Them To Release You.
A scary position to be in is with a strong assailant controlling you, either by holding your arms, or holding you in a bear hug. However,...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Stand-up to Ground Fighting Transition #1
Most fights end up on the ground because they enter into a clinch. At that point the bigger, stronger person will overpower the weaker...
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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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