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WL 412 – Tactics Of The Family Bodyguard

Are you essentially your family’s bodyguard? Well, something happened to me at a concert recently that got me to thinking… and there are some things you’ll want to do (and NOT to do) if this happens to you!

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MCS 134: First Strike Street Combatives

It’s a simple scientific fact of “street fighting”… …”action beats reaction”! Every time! In other words, no matter how much “blocking” you’ve practiced

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MCS 133: My Top-5 Best Self-Defense Weapons For Everyday Carry

Yeah, yeah, yeah… of course you know I’m going to advise you to carry a firearm and a back-up blade for personal protection,

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MCS 130: Modern Ninja Combatives

We’ve all heard the legend of the ancient ninja – dark “shadow warriors” who served as agents, guardians, and mercenaries. Masters of the

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Weird “Jedi Mind-Trick” Defense Against A Mugger

Criminals don’t play “fair”. Their only goal is to victimize you with the least amount of resistance… take what they want… feel the

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Weird Tactical Firearms Lesson: Grandma’s “1 Word” Defeats 3 Armed Gunmen?

This is crazy (but true)… A grandmother and grandfather were robbed at gunpoint in their own driveway in Whitehaven, CT. Their three-year-old great-granddaughter

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MCS 127: Low-Light Dry-Fire Training Exercise For Personal Defense

The FBI Crime Reports reveal that about 80% of all gunfights happen in low-light conditions. So let me ask you… Are YOU spending

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Are YOU Prepared For A Real Gunfight? Take This 3-Second “Test” And See For Yourself!

This is going to seem offensive, but I gotta say it anyway… …97% of gun owners are NOT prepared to protect their loved ones

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Revealed: Bruce Lee’s Fighting Techniques Were A Complete Rip-Off!

I know this is going to make a bunch of martial artists get their tighty-whities in a wad, but I gotta say it…

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MCS 124: Bruce Lee Street Fighting Techniques With Matt Numrich

As much as we talk sh*t about “martial arts” as a realistic approach to protecting yourself in a real street fight – the

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MCS 123: Ambush Survival (Part 2) With Andrew Netschay

As we said in Part 1 of our “Ambush Survival podcast, in most criminal attack scenarios, you WON’T have the advantage of recognizing

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MCS 122: Ambush Survival (Part 1) With Andrew Netschay

There’s a BIG difference between “fighting” and “self defense”. Fighting often involves prior knowledge. You know it’s going to happen. Mixed martial arts

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MCS 116: Your Halloween Tactical Training Shopping Guide!

I LOVE Halloween! Not only because it’s the one time each year I allow myself to raid my son’s candy bag and stuff

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MCS Podcast #114: Bruce Lee Fight Secrets

There’s no way to argue it… Bruce Lee was one of the world’s greatest martial artists (perhaps THE greatest!) But Lee was also

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MCS Podcast #113: Secret Hiding Spots For Home Defense

I guess I never really grew up… Every since I was a little kid, I LOVED to find little “secret hiding spots” in

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4 Real Life Ninja Skills You Can Use Today!

A lot of people dismiss the “ninja” as some fantasy warrior b.s. that’s only for Hollywood. Big mistake. The ninja were not a

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Street Fighting Secret To Stare Into The Eyes Of A Felon… With No Fear!

“What did you say to my girlfriend?” “HEY!” “I’m talking to you!” “You disrespect my woman?!” You can pretty much see the fear

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MCS Podcast #109: Self-Defense Over 50

  One of the most frequent questions we get from listeners and readers when it comes to self defense is… “Can an older

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MCS Podcast #108: Integrating Armed & Unarmed Combatives (With Tim Larkin)

Are gun-owners a little “too confident” in their ability to use a firearm for personal defense? No, I’m not talking about whether or

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(Video) What To Do With Your Wife When Facing A Nighttime Home Invader!

“Honey! Honey! I heard a noise!” It’s 2am and you were fast asleep in your bed when you’re woken by your spouse, frantically

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MCS Podcast #106: The Perfect Dry-Fire Training Session

Ok, be honest… Are you REALLY getting in as much firearms training as you’d like to? Wait, let me put it another way…

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MCS Podcast #102: Defeating Larger Attackers With Avi Nardia

It’s probably the #1 most asked question in the self-defense world… “How can I defend myself if my attacker is bigger and stronger

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MCS Podcast #99: Tactical Fitness Training To Get In “Deadly Shape” Super Fast!

Following up on my promise in our “Sheepdog Morning” podcast last week, I’m about to let you in on how to get in

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The Best Self-Defense Weapon For Women And Children (Not What You Think)

When I talk about “self-defense” against larger attackers, I often get the response… “But what if I’m a woman?” Or, for guys, it’s

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MCS Podcast #98: Sheepdog Morning – Tactical Lifestyle Morning Routine

  If you start your morning as a “sheepdog”… the “wolves” don’t stand a chance! Whether you’re a soldier, police officer, or just

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MCS Podcast #89: Tactical Pen As A Self Defense Weapon

  Like self-defense weapons? Yeah, me too… in fact I’ve made it one of my “tactical commandments” to NEVER be unarmed no matter

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Street Fight Knockout Self Defense: How To Fight Back If You DON’T Get The First Punch!

I know I always say this is one of the most critical street fight knockout moves… … the “FIRST STRIKE”! Once all of

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MCS Podcast #88: Prison Fighting Secrets With Jermaine Andre

As an inmate in America’s toughest prisons, you’re literally faced with the potential of “kill or be killed” on a daily basis. To

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How To Secretly “Practice” Your Night Time Home Invasion Tactics (Even If Your Spouse Hates Guns!)

Recently I was talking with my buddy and expert firearms instructor, EJ Owens, about the topic of “Surviving A Night Time Home Invasion.”

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MCS Podcast #84: How To TRIPLE Your Knockout Power!

There’s nothing safer than an attacker who is UNCONSCIOUS! He can’t hurt you… he can’t stab you… he can’t shoot you… and he can’t

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MCS Podcast #78: Extreme Fight Moves With Russell Stutely

  When it comes to hand to hand combat, there are a ton of different fighting systems out there to choose from. But

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Top 5 Mistakes That Will Get You KILLED By A “Bully” In A Real Fight!

Think bullies are the stuff of your playground years? Think again. A bully isn’t just that kid who pushed you around. Usually they’re

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MCS Podcast #74: 1-Strike Knockouts With Peyton Quinn

The 1-strike knockout! It might surprise you to know that being able to dish out a one-strike fight-finisher isn’t just for the well-trained

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MCS Podcast #71: The Psychology Of Self-Defense With Norm Bettencourt

FEAR! It can cripple you at the time where you need your courage the most – as in a criminal attack or staring

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MCS Podcast 69: Win A Bar Fight By Reading Your Attacker With Bas Rutten

(Editor’s Note: Please excuse the audio – this was an archive recording on older equipment… but the tips are awesome!) It could be in

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Solo Street Fight Self-Defense Training? These 3 Training Aids Will Help…

“C’mon… can you REALLY learn self-defense skills without going to a martial arts school?” I hear this all the time from people who

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Why True “Warriors” Add Meditation To Their Tactical Training Tool Box

=== From The Editor=== When people train in the martial arts and in combatives, they naturally put a LOT of faith in their

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Multiple Attacker Self-Defense: Mastering Your Killer Instinct

Facing a multiple attacker self-defense scenario is one of the most life-threatening situations you could ever find yourself in. Most martial arts training however, only covers

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Ignore This 1 Simple Survival Weapons Tip And Your Guns May Be Nothing But Junk

I know there’s a bunch of controversy right now about our ability to keep our warm, live fingers on our weapons before they’re

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Simple Self Defense Secret To Destroy Any Man In A Real Street Fight (With Your MIND!)

If I were to ask you, “What’s your #1 weapon in a close quarters combat attack?”, what would you say? Your fists? Elbows?

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Your Top 3 Self-Defense Weapons To Defeat A Home Invasion! (Hint: A Gun Is Only Your 3rd!)

[Indiana Star]  Karen Dolley, 43, was sleeping in her bed when she heard the sound of a man’s voice in her house in

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Shopping For The Best Home Defense Weapon

When you’re shopping for a home defense weapon to protect yourself and those you love at home or in public, you may be

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The Three Most Important Pieces of Equipment For Solo Training Drills

Receiving individual and group instruction in self-defense is obviously a huge benefit to the student. It can help you develop the techniques you

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Multiple Attacker Street Fight Cues – How To Know If It’s Do Or Die!

When facing multiple attackers, your best defense is always to escape as quickly as possible, to put the danger behind you. Fighting in

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The 3 Biggest Home Invasion Survival Mistakes You May Be Making Right Now

Home invasions are unlike any other crime. While burglars are looking for quick access to your valuables while you are away, home invaders

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MCS Podcast 48: Choosing The Best Combat Knife With Jeff Anderson

Not all personal defense knives are designed for the reality of deadly knife combat. The right knife – from grip to blade –

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MCS Podcast 44: Knife Defense Tactics To Survive A Street Ambush!

Would it surprise you to know that the knife is 3 times as deadly as a gun in a real street attack? It’s

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MCS Podcast 42: Commando Handgun Disarm With Moni Aizik

My apologies for today’s podcast – it’s from our archives and… … the audio sucks! But please spare me the harsh comments because

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MCS Podcast 40: Warrior Meditation With Loren Christensen

There are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding the practice of meditation. But did you know that meditation – when practiced the

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MCS Podcast 39: Be Ready For Anything! An Interview With Mike Gillette

While you and I may both realize that we live in a dangerous world, far too many of us are actually what I

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MCS Podcast 38: Mass Attack Ambush Defense With Lee Morrison

Facing off against a gang of 2, 3, or more street thugs who have targeted you and your family for a violent ambush

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A Dirty Trick Used By Old School Hockey Players That Will Help You Win A Real Street Fight

It’s the brutal truth… …the best self defense moves do NOT come from your typical “martial arts school”. To survive a violent attack

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Will Mixed Martial Arts Work In A Real Street Fight? (Video)

Mixed martial arts “fighting systems” have been all the rage since Ultimate Fighting Championship and other sport fighting events have become popular. But

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MCS Podcast 33: Street Ground Fighting With Damian Ross

I know you’ve heard the so-called “street fight stats”… “85% of all streetfights go to the ground”, right? Hell, I think I’ve used

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MCS Podcast 31: Solo Self-Defense Training With Loren Christensen

If you’re like me, one of the things holding you back from making sure your self-defense skills stay sharp and ready for combat

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Wicked Street Fight Grappling Move Takes Down Even Bigger Stronger Attackers!

When you’re attacked in a real street fight, the best grappling moves used in mixed martial arts are likely to also be your

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MCS Podcast 26: Street Fight Combatives With Jeff Anderson

\When it comes to real street violence – an attack that forces you to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger, more experienced attacker

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3 Brutal Home Defense Truths You Must Know To Survive A Home Invasion

No one ever expects to wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of their bedroom door being kicked in. No

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How To Obliterate ANY Attacker – In A Parking Lot… At Work… In Life!

If your attacker weakens your confidence, they weaken your ability to follow-through on your intentions. That could mean that bully in the parking

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How To Fight With A Knife: The Stance That Could Get You Killed

According to the FBI, Knife Crime in the US is growing. An Annual Crime Report showed 1,694 Murders in one year with knives

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How To Make Your Self Defense Head Butt Like Slamming A Cannonball Into His Face

It was almost 2 am – “last call” at the bar and time for me and my buddies to do our typical end-of-night

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These 3 “Confessions” Of Modern-Day Gunfighter, Jim Cirillo Can Save Your Life

Jim Cirillo was a “modern-day gunfighter” in his time with the NYPD. His “secrets” can help you to better train for real-life gunfights.

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Here Are 10 Gun Training Skills You Should Master… But CAN’T Get At Your Local Gun Range!

It’s a double-edged sword… If you’re ever forced to defend yourself with your firearm, a jury is going to take a hard, long look

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Here’s The Super Simple Science Behind How To Knock Someone Out With One Strike

When someone talks about self-defense and all the various aspects of it, one thing is absolutely certain… … an unconscious man CAN’T hurt

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Gang Member All Up In Your Face? Use This Vicious Street-Fighting Tactic To Destroy Him!

From The Editor: My friend and former SWAT team leader Mike Gillette says that when it comes to self-defense, there’s “physiology” and there’s

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Here’s Why A Tactical Shotgun Is The Best Home Defense Weapon! (But Just One Teeny Problem…)

If you ever wondered whether you should get a tactical shotgun for your home defense arsenal, then you’ve got to see this video.

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Here’s The Simple Secret To How To Defeat A Sucker Punch

[From The Editor] I’ve been “sucker punched” to the head two times in my life. Both times it was my fault because I

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Man Shoots Home Invaders With Gun To Daughter’s Head. Would YOU Take The Shot?

If a gunman put a pistol to your daughter’s head… if a mugger put a snubnosed revolver in your wife’s face… could you

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3 “Space Age Home Defense Weapons” Criminals Aren’t Expecting (2 You Wear On Your Head)!

Nothing says “No you hella won’t bust into MY home, mother f*#&-er!” than a bazooka aimed at a home invader’s forehead. But let’s

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2 Animals Home Invaders Fear Most. One Is A Dog. But The Other One Is Waaaaaay Scarier!

In talking with convicted home invaders and burglars, studies show that they fear two animals over everything else… The first is dogs. A

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Fight Like A Pirate (And Other Reality-Based Self-Defense Tricks)

Even in “reality based self defense” training curriculums, no one likes to think that they’ll get hurt in a fight. But let’s face

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Legal Rules For Self Defense With Weapons: “Disparity Of Force”

The decision to use deadly force to protect yourself with a gun or other weapon is very subjective. That’s why you hear about

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Ground Fighting Self-Defense Tip: Striking On The Ground

Most people have heard of the statistic that “most street fights end on the ground.” If they stop to picture this at all

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NJ Home Invasion Caught On Nanny-Cam (WARNING – Graphic!)

I’m warning you… the video you’re about to see is very graphic (I’m even surprised they aired it on the news). But I

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