If you want to understand self-defense, you have to understand the people you're defending against. Predators don’t attack at random. They watch. They test. They select. And they do it with terrifying precision.

In Before, During, After: The Timeline of Self-Defense, we break this down in depth: ho...

Victims of crime often feel helpless and alone. They may search for any possible way to protect themselves in the future. Some may even turn to martial arts thinking it will give them an edge if they are ever attacked again. Unfortunately, evidence does not support this idea.

There have been multip...

If you’ve ever dealt with an abusive person—whether in a relationship, at work, or in a bar fight—you know the playbook. It’s not about what’s right or fair. It’s about control. It’s about making you question yourself, shifting blame, and keeping you on the back foot.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth...