Trusting Your Gut: The Science and Power of Intuition in Self-Defense
Your Instincts Are Talking. Are You Listening? Have you ever had a moment where something felt off, but you brushed it aside? Maybe you told…
Category: Situational Awareness
Grooming Signs: How to Recognize Manipulation Before It’s Too Late
When people talk about grooming, they often picture it happening to kids. But the truth is, grooming can happen to anyone, at any age. It’s…
“It Could Never Happen to Me”: Lessons in Awareness and Preparedness
When we read headlines about attempted assaults, like the incident at a Maryland apartment complex where a man broke into a woman’s home and attempted…
The Importance of Carrying a Self-Defense Tool: How Being Ready Prevented an Assault
A recent story from Albany, California, serves as a powerful reminder of why preparedness and situational awareness are essential tools for personal safety. A woman…
When to Fight Back and When to Comply: Insights from a Subway Attack and the Importance of Self-Defense
This story sheds light on the complexities of self-defense, from staying vigilant in public spaces to making split-second decisions about when to fight back and…
Safety Over Politeness: When Being ‘Nice’ Could Put You at Risk
The Role of Trust in Self-Defense: Reclaiming Your Right to Choose Safety Over Politeness and Say No From a young age, parents, teachers, and society…
Predators Can Be Anyone: A Personal Story and the Mission to Empower Women
We all tell ourselves, that could never happen to me. It is a comforting thought, but it is not reality. I have learned this firsthand, not just…
How to Spot Danger Before It Finds You: The Power of Situational Awareness
An important life skill that we must all learn is situational awareness. Experts agree that awareness is 90% of self-defense and begins long before you…
Parking Lot Situational Awareness: Protect Yourself and Others
Parking lots may seem like mundane, everyday places, but they can present unexpected dangers if you’re not careful. Whether you’re running errands, leaving work, or…