Every year people are mauled and even killed by bear attacks.  One of my previous co-workers was actually attacked this year.  Luckily he survived, but he has some permanent scars around the back of his head and face that will forever remind him of his encounter.  I also had a large black bear rummage through [...]

Every year, one in three women around the world are victims of domestic violence. Although many women agree that we need to devote more attention and money to domestic violence education, prevention, and treatment, victims of domestic violence are often afraid to seek help. Here’s some general information about domestic violence, as well as information [...]

One of the most popular forms of exercise in America is jogging, but should you be concerned with self defense on your next run?  Millions of people jog every day or on a weekly jogging plan, and while there are many benefits to jogging, there are still risks.  Strictly speaking, it’s not recommended to jog [...]

By now some of you may have heard about a type of self defense called Krav Maga.
So what is it, and where did it come from? Well, let’s see how Wikipedia defines it.
“Krav Maga … is a noncompetitive eclectic martial art system developed in Israel that involves striking techniques, wrestling and grappling, mostly known for [...]