The reality is, ignorance is bliss…. until it’s not. If you’re worried about being murdered in public by mass violence, ignoring the topic only creates and fuels fear. Exposing yourself to the topic, learning how guns work and what they sound like, learning how to fight, learning how to give medical care, etc… These things are what will help suppress that fear and set you up a higher likelihood of survival.
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Riley Howell and lessons from the UNCC shooting
This is Riley Howell. Remember the name. Riley Howell Don’t forget it. Riley Howell Remember the face. 21 years old and he rushed the gunman during the… Read more “Riley Howell and lessons from the UNCC shooting”
Walk the Walk
The photo above was taken of our volunteers after a weekend of running a big weightlifting competition at the gym. This event has become a staple in… Read more “Walk the Walk”
Life is Not Fair
So just accept that and move on. Seriously… It’s ok. I mean that. No matter how bad the cards you are dealt happen to be, that’s just… Read more “Life is Not Fair”
ASR/RAK Defense: Striking from Standing
One area often overlooked in programs is the practical use of striking from a standing position when getting hands on with an armed attacker. This potentially takes… Read more “ASR/RAK Defense: Striking from Standing”
ASR/RAK Defense: Takedown Concepts from Contact
The drills we laid out in the first nine videos of our ASR/RAK Defense series covers the majority of what we discuss and teach in our seminars.… Read more “ASR/RAK Defense: Takedown Concepts from Contact”
ASR/RAK Defense Part 8: Low Tackle
We’ve covered the high tackle, which again, in most cases we believe will be the most likely approach. However, we have to understand that hitting above the… Read more “ASR/RAK Defense Part 8: Low Tackle”
ASR/RAK Defense Part 7: High Tackle
Now we’re starting to get into the idea of intentionally putting the attacker on the ground. Again, let’s remember a few things: 1) The defender is under… Read more “ASR/RAK Defense Part 7: High Tackle”
ASR/RAK Defense Part 6: Transitioning to the Ground
To this point, all of the drills have started standing. That process allows the students to learn the concepts and apply them under resistance and not overloading… Read more “ASR/RAK Defense Part 6: Transitioning to the Ground”
ASR/RAK Defense Part 5: Attacking the Back-Controlling the Body
As we progress through this series, we begin to introduce more and more layers of what might happen and how the concepts help us to adapt. In… Read more “ASR/RAK Defense Part 5: Attacking the Back-Controlling the Body”
Aaron Jannetti 