The Toughen Up Doctrine
In this post, I will share the doctrine of Toughen Up—a compass that ensures every action and endeavor you undertake is not just efficient, but effective in the process of achieving optimal health, performance and safety.
Author: Randy LaHaie
Self-Defense Gadgets: 8 Things To Consider
Should you carry a self-defense weapon to protect yourself? Google the term, “self-defense weapons” and you’ll get over 2.8 million results! Do you think self-defense weapons are an important personal safety issue? It’s sad that we need to consider arming ourselves to feel safe. The truth is however, that bad...
What Is Justified Force In Self-Defense?
There are Four Criteria Of “Justified Force?” The concept of “Justified Force” is something that should be on the mind of anyone who is preparing to protect themselves and deal with violent and volatile situations either personally or professionally. Many self-defense instructors ignore this subject all together, which might be a...
8 Self-Defense Training Methods For Multiple Attackers
This post is an installment in the Defend Yourself Against Multiple Attackers series. If you prefer to read the series in order please click on the link in this paragraph. Training Method #1 – Get yourself into fighting shape Many self-defense authorities suggest that you don’t need to be in...
Heavy Bag Injuries And How To Avoid Them
Question Hi Randy, I found your articles on heavy bag training to be extremely helpful. I have been boxing ( for fitness and self-defense) for about 8 months. During that time I managed to get the classic boxer’s sprain. I had an X-ray, and nothing was broken. When it didn’t...
Victim Selection And What To Do About It
The more prepared you are to deal with a violent situation, the less likely you will have to. Preparation Equals Prevention People are drawn to self-defense training for a variety reasons. Sometimes, it’s because they’ve been bullied, harassed or victimized in the past. Sometimes they haven’t been but are concerned...
The Nuts & Bolts Of Awareness – Part 3
In this post, I’ll be discussing a crucial component of Self-Defense Awareness, which is the ability to pay attention to cues and danger signs relevant to your ability to detect and recognize a potential threat. Note: This is the 3rd of a 3-part post about Self-Defense Awareness. If you haven’t already...
The Nuts & Bolts Of Awareness – Part 2
This post is part 2 of a 3-part series on Self-Defense Awareness. If you haven’t already read it, you can click on this link for Part 1. Effective Self-defense Requires a Map The brain’s ability to recognize and understand anything is a result of having a mental map or blueprint...