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Ep 11 | During: Staying Calm in Chaos with Faith Roswell
Most people think self-defence starts with throwing punches, but real survival starts in your head. In this episode of The Timeline of Self-Defence, we’re in the During phase with Faith Roswell, founder of Armour for...
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Ep 10 | Before: Everyday Vigilance & How to Spot Danger Before It Starts with Dawn Armstrong
What if staying safe didn’t mean living in fear, but building simple habits you already use every day?
In this Before phase episode of The Timeline of Self-Defense, Randy sits down with Dawn Armstrong, founder of...
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Ep 9 | After: Recovering After Violence – Why You Can’t Just Walk It Off | with Dr. Bill Kennedy
The aftermath of violence isn’t about “walking it off.” Dr. Bill Kennedy breaks down the real science of recovery — why trauma lives in the body, what resilience actually looks like, and how to set yourself up for...
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Ep 8 | During: Range Can Save or End You – Mastering the Ranges of Combat | with Brandon Sieg
Self-defense isn’t just about throwing a punch — it’s about knowing where the fight is happening. Brandon Sieg breaks down the ranges of combat, why most people get hurt in the middle, and how to actually control...
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Ep 7 | Family Safety Systems: Turn Emergencies Into Inconveniences | Before with Jason Brick
Most families don’t have a plan until something goes wrong. Jason Brick shows how simple systems can turn a tragedy into a minor inconvenience.
You’ll learn:
How to set up simple self defence systems for your...
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Ep 6 | What To Do In The First 10 Minutes After Violence | After with Tammy McCracken
The fight isn’t over when the punches stop. Tammy McCracken explains the short-term and long-term steps that protect your health, your case, and your recovery after violence.
You’ll learn:
What to do in the first 10...
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Ep 5 |Make Better Decisions Under Pressure | During with Kasey Keckeisen (SWAT)
When adrenaline floods your system, your brain doesn’t rise to the occasion — it falls to its training. SWAT veteran Kasey Keckeisen explains how to make better choices in those critical moments.
You’ll learn:
Why...
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Ep 4 | Read People Fast: Cultural and Behavioural Intelligence | Before with Instructor Bensei
Prevention starts with reading the room. Instructor Bensei explains how cultural and behavioural intelligence helps you avoid danger before it starts.
You’ll learn:
How to recognize danger cues across different...
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Ep 1 | How to Spot Trouble Before It Spots You | Before with Pamela Armitage
Most people don’t notice danger until it’s too late. Pamela Armitage explains how to sharpen your awareness so you can spot trouble early and avoid becoming a target in the first place.
You’ll learn:
How to develop...
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Ep 2 | Closer, Faster, Harder Than You Think | During with Rory Miller
Most people think they’ll have time to react in a fight. Rory Miller explains why real violence is closer, faster, and harder than you expect — and how to train for that reality.
You’ll learn:
Why speed and...
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Ep 3 | Surviving the Aftermath | After with Terry Trahan
The fight ends in seconds — but the aftermath can last for years. Terry Trahan unpacks the realities most people never train for: the medical, legal, and emotional challenges of life after violence.
You’ll...
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