I recently taught a class on Diversity and Verbal De-escalation.  There’s no secret information out there on these topics that I release to the participants.  Basically I review things they already know but try to come at them form a different angle.  I try to speak from a position of somebody who has “been in the trenches” so to speak. The third phase of the class is spent discussing physical, reactive techniques that can be utilized in the event that the participants need to defend themselves or others.  I basically …

To everybody who was at Tis The Season To…Celebrate Women this past Saturday, thanks for coming out and supporting Get Real InC.  It’s always so much fun to meet new people and be able to attempt to empower anybody who will listen to me.
As a father of two daughters I want to give Katie Wolfe a special shout out for doing what she can to guide our female youths.  Keep up the outstanding work Katie.
As promised, here are some of the safety tips that I talked about at the event …

I taught karate for over 20 years so I know what “karate people” teach.  They teach to use your art only to defend yourself.  That is a gallant thought and a thought of somebody that doesn’t understand survival.
We at Escape Plan are so ahead of the curve when it comes to realistic thinking and self defense.  Over and over again I talk to people about this fact: if you think you are going to be attacked, you need to hit first to increase your odds of success.  It is so …

For years I have listened to “experts” in martial arts and self defense tell people that if they are attacked and they apply what they are being taught, it will work. The fact is that many of the “experts” don’t really know if they can apply what they are teaching.  Oh sure, they are high ranking martial artists or maybe they have a great resume, but have they ever had to apply what they teach in a real situation?
I have tried to talk to experts about heart rate and motor …

For the record I love quotes.  I often use them when teaching lessons.  They sometimes sum up everything you are trying to say but just can’t find the words.  I am posting a quote here.  I want you all to read it and tell me what it means to you.  Here it goes.
This is the law.
The purpose of fighting is to win.
There is no possible victory in defense.
The sword is more important than the shield
And skill is more important than either.
The final weapon is the brain.
All else is supplemental.
- John …