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  1. Military Fitness
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12 Inch One Punch Knockout
The 12 Inch One Punch Knockout!

This weekend I was filming a new DVD for my site at www.CloseQuartersCombat.com on "How To Defeat Larger Attackers".

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Should You Intervene in a Fight?

There IS no real "right or wrong" when it comes to helping someone else out!

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Amazing Jedi Mind Trick for Self Defense

How you look and act have a huge effect on your chances of being attacked.

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Can You Block A Punch?

My first martial arts instructor, Master Ron LeBlanc, had a unique style of teaching how to block a punch...he'd stand you up...

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Distraction as a Self Defense Tool

We talk so much about the "first strike" as being a punch, palm-heel, knee to the groin, etc...but rarely do people consider...

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Halloween stores are a "Close Combat Trainer's" PARADISE when it comes to training for edged weapon defense!

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How To Deal With Gangs

This can be a pretty scary situation when you're in an unfamiliar area and are faced with the very real possibility of...

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Is Your Martial Arts Training BACKWARDS?

I have a problem with "martial arts".

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The #1 Secret to Surviving a Ground Fight!

With the popularity of mixed martial arts these days and "no holds barred" fighting, there's been an increasing demand for...

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Mixed Martial Arts vs. Street Fighting

There's no doubt that mixed martial arts competitors are highly skilled. But how would they fare in a real street fight...

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