• Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?

    Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?

    About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016).  Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist.  While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…

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  • Online Self Defense Training- Worth It?

    Online Self Defense Training During these crazy times, it’s easy to feel out-of-control.  It’s also easy to wonder about whether or not you are “safe.”  If something happened, and you needed to do so… how confident are you that you could defend yourself? 

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  • Everyday Self-Defense Tips

    Self Defense Tips As you may imagine, I get a lot of questions from folks about how they can be safer “right now.”  Especially these days, people are more-and-more aware of the fact THEY are responsible for THEIR safety… nobody else. 

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  • Back to [Martial Arts] School !

    Why Train? As we are now in the “back to school” season, it’s a natural time of year for people to get “back” to doing physical activity.   Why do you want to train or exercise? Grab onto the first answer that came into your mind.

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  • Evan Danyliw – 1st Degree Youth Black Belt

    1st Degree Youth Black Belt, 8-17-2021

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  • Plus One Defense Systems Warm Up

    What is the value of your health?

    What is the value of your health? It has been said that one of the most valuable things we possess is our health. Let’s face it, today more than ever, health is a topic of concern. We take precautions to avoid exposure to others and to mitigate our risk of contracting disease.

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  • Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?

    The holidays are OVER! Your body is puffy and bloated. Your joints are achy. Your clothes feel tight. Let’s quickly get you back on track to being healthy. 1) It’s Over. Draw a line in the sand. The bad eating stops now… not tomorrow.

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