Has your thought to self-defense changed?

[Larry Wick]

Hi All,

As the world keeps changing faster and faster. Be it financial or violent. Has your thought of being able to defends ones self and loved ones changed? With the possiblity of a total melt down with food shortages and fuel limitations that may cause chaos, have you increased your survival skills and prepared for the chance of the worst possible outcome? Just Curious, as I believe it is up to each person to make their own decisions. Be safe, your friend, Larry

[MikeNY]

A man has a duty to care for his family and loved ones as well as defend the weak. We live in uncertain times and better to be like a Boy Scout and be prepared.

[Andy62]

Yes, In a highly mobile and increasingly threatening society I think you have to keep informed and observe what is going on around you. You have to constantly "game in your mind" what your reaction would be to certain potential situations. I think "intuitive ability" is your first line of defense and ofcourse that is developed with physiological exercise. That guy sitting next to you on the bus may be a violent criminal who was released due to prison over crowding or budget short falls. Consider what you would do if he suddenly moved on you. One of the most valuable courses that I ever took was a "defensive driving" course that I was required to take decades ago when I was in the Army. It didn't take long,but it required you to be aware of what was happening around you and what you would do if another driver did something out of pattern and threatening to you such as a rapid change of lanes. That course lasted less than an hour including the test. It changed my life as it got me thinking that way not only when drivng,but in business and other activities in life including self defense. Just sitting here right now I can think of multiple dangerous situations that I have avoided just with that simple technique that I learned in less than a hour almost 50 years ago. After you master it it doesn't consume your thinking,but becomes automatic and only takes seconds.

[Larry Wick]

Hi All,


Andy, I could not agree with you more. Whatever type of training you do, it is the proper mindset that will keep up alive. Our world is changing so very fast and I am certain that we are about to see some very scary changes in the future. There are people out there that want the government to do everything for you and there are people that want to be free and indepentdent. I believe as I write this, these worlds are beginning to clash harder and harder against each other every day. You have those that think they should pay for very little as yo should take from all those that have worked hard so those that do not do not have to. People are strong and independent or weak and depend on others. If the time comes where the weak get strong only by numbers and their vote, you will have to stuggle to maintain you beliefs in remaining strong as it will take skill, determination, family, training, and preparing for the worst. Even our legal system is changing and I certainly do not know where that will end up. To all out there, be kind, be independant and strong!!!!! your friend, Larry

[Greg Newton]

Hi Larry,

My thoughts on self-defense have certainly changed over the years. The rough, hardcore nature of Kajukenbo training changed many of my perspectives. Street survival is brutality. There is no art. Your Split Second Survival videos also had an impact. It is not about being the biggest or baddest, but about using the smartest strategies for total mind, body, spirit, and economic survival.

Andy's discussion of Defensive Driving is valid. The course teaches you to watch around you rather than tunnelling ahead. This is valid for any other defensive strategy whether it be for personal or financial protection.

Greg Newton