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Functional vs. Improvisational Training
Let's talk about understanding the difference between improvisational training and functional training and how we should approach working with our children to give them a clear understanding and skill set of for...
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The Jiujitsu of Stress
We can empower our kids with the best techniques to stay safe if someone grabs them, or teach them how to prevent a bully from hurting them
… or we can show them what to do if a group of kids tries jumping them
… or...
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My Son Wants Revenge, Reflections on Friends Getting Jumped
Over the last few days, I've been handling a situation with my oldest son. He's 18 years old and he's dealing with a fight that happened here in our community that involved his friends.
My son called me from...
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Ask yourself Threatening Questions
In this episode I want to challenge you to ask yourself what I call threatening questions.
These are questions that as a parent, we don't want to face … they are dark. They are questions we may not even know to ask...
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Reflections on nature in martial arts, the lost secret
As a professional martial artist, I've made it a career for more than a decade to teach people from all walks of life, young and old, how to remain safe. Discovery of self preservation and safety is not merely about...
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Teach Your Child to be Found Part 1.
In this video, I challenge you to ask your child a question. Try it out and see what they say.
I discuss some first steps you can teach your child in case they become separated from you or a group they may be with -...
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How Far Will You Really Go To Survive?
Why every parent should share a path with their kids
Let’s discuss an observation I've made over the last 20 years of teaching martial arts, engaging with parents and working with their children; the massive impact a dad has on their child when they actually participate...
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Book Review for Dads, Meditations on Violence
Today I want to share with you an answer to a question I get asked a lot; can I recommend a book that would help immerse myself into the study of self-defense and personal protection?
Oftentimes I might get asked by a...
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How to talk to your kids about violence
Are you having discussions with your children about the topic of violence and where violence is may happen in their life, how they're going to be able to manage it, what happens when they see it, how to make basic...
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How to talk to your kids about Zero Tolerance Policies Part 2
In this episode, we are joined by New York City Police Sergeant, Eric Carricato.
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How to talk to your kids about Zero Tolerance Policies
I want to talk a little bit about the zero tolerance policy and how we can have discussions with our children about it.
It seems counterintuitive to teach our children self-defense only to be told in school, if they...
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