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Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fails in Real World Self Defense Don’t believe the hype. Here is the truth about BJJ…and why it may not save
The BEST Self-Defense Training in Albany, NY Why You Need to Stop Waiting and Start Training Let’s be honest. Most people wait until after the
Train for More Than the Fight: A Tribute to Dr. Mark Lund and the Warrior Spirit Behind Sweep the Leg I wanted to share a
Is Your Body’s Check Engine Light On? Why It’s Time to Train Like Your Life Depends on It You typed “self defense classes near me”
TRAINED TO LEAD. FORGED TO STAND. BUILT AT EMPIRE. What do a student, a mother, and a young father of two have in common? Everything…once
Why Self Defense Is the Ultimate Training for Adults Over 40 (And Why the Gym Will Never Give You What This Does) There is a
You Don’t Need Another Plan. You Need a System That Fits Your Reality. You have tried the plans. The programs. The promises. They looked good
WHY WE TRAIN You hear the headline… “Mass stabbing at Walmart.” Maybe you flinch. Maybe you scroll on. But your unconscious mind knows. It catalogs
SUNDAY NIGHT.Let’s get real for a minute. Are you already sinking into that “ugh, tomorrow is Monday” dread?Or are you fired up…thinking about how you
OWN YOUR SPACE: How Training Under Pressure Builds Unshakable Inner Control Let’s cut through the fluff.Life isn’t fair.It’s not predictable.And it sure as hell isn’t
PRESSURE IS A PRIVILEGE: Why Training Under Stress Makes You Unstoppable Thanks to my friend Dr Mark for the reminder and wisdom today. his powerful
FLIP THE SWITCH: From Wishful Thinking to Warrior Readiness How about we FLIP THE DAMN SWITCH. From: “It won’t happen to me.”To: “I will not
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