Why I Recommend Carrying a Defensive Spray defensive spray reflex protect self-defense Jul 17, 2026

People often ask me what self-defense tool I recommend carrying.

Over the years, my answer has evolved as products have improved, but one category has remained at the top of my list: a quality defens...

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There Are No Absolutes In Fighting - Coffee with Alain July 15, 2026 self-defense Jul 15, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing a self-defense lesson for Warrior Wisdom Wednesday.

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Why I Released Self-Defense Essentials First self-defense self-defense essentials Jul 07, 2026

I'll admit it—I may have put the horse before the cart. But there was a reason for it.

When I released my Self-Defense Essentials online course, I knew it wasn't the complete picture of everything I ...

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Practical Self-Defense: Simple Skills That Can Help Keep You Safe self-defense Jun 22, 2026

When many people think about self-defense, they picture complicated martial arts techniques, high-level combat skills, or physically overpowering an attacker. The reality is that effective self-defens...

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Targeting Matters: Hitting the Right Target for Maximum Effect self-defense Jun 15, 2026

One of the demonstrations I often use in my self-defense classes is simple, but it drives home an important lesson. I'll throw a very hard punch close to a student—fast enough to get their attention, ...

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Deterring Attacks and Attackers: A Proactive Approach to Self-Defense hard target self-defense Jun 08, 2026

When people think of self-defense, they often picture martial arts techniques, punches, kicks, and physical confrontations. While those skills certainly have their place, they are only part of the sel...

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Special Guest Randy King - Coffee with Alain May 8, 2026 self-defense May 08, 2026

Coffee with Alain with Special Guest Randy King discussing Randy's new book "The Timeline of Self-Defense" along with safety and self-defense strategies.

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Bad Things Do Happen - Coffee with Alain April 14, 2026 be prepared self-defense stay safe Apr 14, 2026

Coffee with Alain talking about staying safe and enjoying life as we acknowledge that bad things do happen, and being aware and prepared is the best thing we can do to keep our selves safe.

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If Things Get Real You Might Get Hurt - Coffee with Alain March 25, 2026 self-defense Mar 25, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing a self-defense lesson on Warrior Wisdom Wednesday.

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Special Guest DJ Norton - Coffee with Alain March 22, 2026 dj norton self-defense Mar 22, 2026

Coffee with Alain with Special Guest DJ Norton discussing his book "Clarity In The Chaos.," safety, and self-defense.

DJ's website:Ā https://www.fendo.uk/

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Womens Self Defense with Teja VanWicklen - Coffee with Alain Feb 20, 2026 self-defense teja vanwicklen Feb 20, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing "Reimaging Women's Self-Defense" with special guest and author Teja VanWicklen.

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Self-Defense - Being Prepared - Coffee with Alain Jan 23, 2026 self-defense Jan 23, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing you never know when danger will come, but being prepared and aware reduces the chances of being taken by surprise.

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