While not a scientific study, well worthwhile to read: https://www.urbanfitandfearless.com/2016/09/self-defence-against-knife-attacks.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR3BXenMiD1w4g600RdApD1xvg1Dr-MSuARTcYfmT3vgAN2-jj7vZ-rxADE In the past I have always taught knife defense with the weapon in the lead hand and visible. To the general public this would seem like the way it should be, after all in order to stab or cut you it would have to be [...]
Recently I went hunting with my 12 year old son and my brother. It was an amazing trip in the high desert of Southeastern New Mexico. The morning was cool and the sky was big and blue. The area of land I chose was perfect for deer. There was water, plenty of grass to [...]
As I go through my Facebook news feed I am always struck by the advertisements for self defense classes and systems. Many of the ad's feature someone in camouflage bdu's or a black shirt with a gold shield logo. So are we to believe that they are creditable because the appear to be military or [...]
Take even a few minutes to be around a group of kids and you will inevitably hear something being said that will be taken as mean. ?Ew, you stink!? ?You?re stupid.? ?You?re not my friend anymore.? While a child saying mean things can feel hurtful, it is important for children to be able to recognize [...]
THE FRIEND The men violated the basic tenets of gun safety. One is to always treat a gun like it?s loaded. Another is to never point your pistol at anything you?re not willing to destroy. Other rules include keeping your finger off the trigger until you?re ready to fire the weapon, and knowing your target [...]
At this years 48 Hours of Adrenaline one of the "Hot topics" was how to deal with an Active Shooter.? FAST currently doesn't have a standardized curriculum for this specific topic although we certainly have several advanced class plans that can answer this question.? Does FAST need to put its foot in the ring on [...]
"Sticks and Stones may break my Bones but Words will never Hurt me!" This months tip is for SBF.? With the invention of social media also comes cyber bullying.? Basically the Star Trek way to try and hurt someones feelings without having to be anywhere near them. As a parent you must know what your [...]
SUCCESS! Here are just a few pics from SAF classes.? Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram will have more if you search #stopassaultfast.? We had 4 countries, including the US, participate.? This was the first time FDG had stepped up to coordinate all of its membership locations for one single event.? We have a few places left [...]
Use these rules at all times.? Use them when you are teaching a class to beginners or experts.? Use these rules when you are learning at the range, in a CCW course, or in a Martial Arts course.? It does not matter what the gun is made out of; rubber, metal, or plastic.? It does [...]
There are lots of reasons for tracking your phone.? Now a days a phone is something everyone carries with them. Through the use of apps and websites it very easy to set-up per your phone type. Worried your phone has gone missing or stolen? Find it fast using a find my phone app.? Plus, if [...]