The Best Defense

Every day we interface with other people and too often we do this on autopilot and we are oblivious. In the modern world, this is not a good idea.

An active shooter in our workplace has become our very own urban nightmare. We talk a lot about avoidance and awareness on our show, but there are situations where you simply have to react perfectly.

In self defense training, we operate mostly in a wide open area like a shooting range. What if we in a real life situation have to react in narrow space like on a trolley or a bus. Are we prepared for these type of situations?

We never feel more secure then when we’re on our home turf. While doing our chores such as in a garage, you never know who might walk in and what the intentions might be.

One of the scariest places in the world is that dark parking garage. It is a place we all go and we’re very vulnerable if we don’t pay attention to awareness and avoidance.

One of the more interesting things about being in an elevator, is that we tend to turn off our awareness switch. Instead, we just want to stand there and ignore the people who get on and off the elevator. What could possible go wrong?

Most of us want to be good Samaritans and help other people in need. Unfortunately, predators always understand that urge and can turn it against us.

Is it anything more mind numbing than a long drive? You’re tired, you’re bored, you’re stiff and you’ve had enough of listening to the greatest hits of the 70′s. When you see the sign that says Rest Area, all you can think of is getting out of the car. But is that the only ting you need to think about?

You may have some plans on how to keep your family safe in your home. But if you don’t communicate those plans to your spouse and children, do they matter at all?

When we’re out in the real world, most of the time we’re with other people. Yet, in self defense training, the assumption is that we’re going to be acting alone. The way we take other people into account in our training, is going to define whether that training works or not.

In today’s modern fast paced social media world, it’s easier to meet new people than ever before. The dating world is nothing like it’s used to be. But for women, the central question remains the same: Is this person you’re asking into your life the kind of person you want to ask into your life?

One of the problems when we are recreating outdoors is that we let our guard slip. When we’re on a bicycle riding along in the sun, what could possibly go wrong? The answer is: More than you think….

In this episode, we bring you the highlights from the 12 scenarios from Season 6.