More of the details are emerging of the vicious attack on CBS News Correspondent Lara Logan who was assaulted by a mob during the anti-Mubarek protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Although initially reported as a rape, the incident was a savage physical assault from attackers who beat her with fists and flagpoles. It is [...] Read more »
I just reviewed a book on women’s self-defense which was recommended to me . The author contends that both weapons and martial arts training is of little value for women who want to defend themselves from violent crime. My experience with teaching and training with thousands of women puts me squarely in the “disagree” column. I, too, [...] Read more »
Here’s a typical response we get after a course: “I just wanted to thank you again for everything yesterday… the class was amazing! Everyone who went has been telling me how great they thought it was..It was definitely eye-opening and empowering for all the girls.” This particular one was from a mother who organized a [...] Read more »
Re-certification for existing instructors from the Women’s Self-Defense Institute has changed. In the past, certified instructors could attend any women’s self-defense instructor certification course offered by Brad or Steve in the country to re-certify. Now, we will be holding special, instructor-only re-certification courses. This is done primarily for two reasons: 1. The curriculum has grown [...] Read more »
Dates: March 5 & 6 Courses: Sat., Mar. 5, 2011 — Fight Like a Girl (FLAG) Sun., Mar.. 6, 2011 — Girls on Guard (GOG) Location: Crossfit Denver 103 Lipan Street Denver, CO 80223 This will also feature a special free, live FLAG course taught to real students on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. [...] Read more »
There will be a Girls on Guard class on Feb. 6. Yes, I know it’s Super Bowl Sunday and that means all the men in town will be sitting in front of the TV while we work on our women’s self-defense training! DATE: Sunday, Feb. 6 TIME: 2 to 4 p.m. PLACE: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arizona [...] Read more »
Best wishes for a healthy, happy and safe 2011. On tap from Defend University this year: Renewed emphasis on combatting violence against women worldwide; Building and maintaining a strong network of concerned, committed and engaged women’s self-defense instructors; Empowering a broader number of girls and women with more information and instruction through vehicles such [...] Read more »
In keeping up its reputation as one of the most dangerous metro areas in the U.S., the District of Columbia has seen the number of sexual assaults skyrocket this year by 50%. Or it could be only 11 %. It depends on whose statistics you use. According to the Washington Examiner, it’s a 50% [...] Read more »
Below is an interesting article by Kathy Jackson from www.corneredcat.com on why she carries a gun. What I found interesting is her confidence and the freedom from debilitating fear when dealing with people who could be potentially threatening, yet now she can interact with them in a positive manner. “Why I Carry a Gun” By Kathy [...] Read more »
Cosmopolitan magazine reports that 33% of people are more likely to have a one-night stand on New Year’s Eve than any other night. 57% report that they have had sex at a holiday party. What’s that mean for you? First, expectations for sex are high on dates this time of year. Secondly, [...] Read more »