Why You Shouldn’t Grapple in the Street. This lesson is from the Self Defense Training System (SDTS) Module 3 Ground Fighting for Keeps and it’s one reason you should avoid using grappling sports (wrestling, BJJ, Judo and MMA) for self…
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DO THE RIGHT THING IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SCENARIO
OCTOBER, 2018, MICHAEL DILLARD Unfortunately, active shooter incidents in recent years have not only become a common topic on the news, but a threat to people of all ages in any location. These events can and do occur any time,…
The 12 Criteria of Self Defense
It doesn’t matter where your self defense “comes from” – whether it’s endorsed by the MUSSAD or SEAL TEAM SIX – once you cut through the marketing and the hype, there are really only three things you care about: Will…
Cold Weather Self Defense
“How do you best defend yourself in Winter gear? Are strikes less effective wearing gloves and a big heavy coat? Any special considerations/recommendations?” – Eric This question brings up one of the THREE major factors everyone always over looks in self…
YOUR TRAINING PARTNER IS KILLING YOU!
How a training partner makes you weak. There is no “give and take” in self defense. You’re either attacking or being attacked – you’re either hitting or being hit – it’s just that simple. And it is always better to…
STORE HOW TO PREPARE TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST REAL VIOLENCE WHEN YOUVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IT
by Dave Lowry Telling other people how to use self-defense skills to survive a dangerous or potentially lethal encounter when you’ve never experienced one can be pretentious. No matter how much experience you may have in the karate dojo, it cannot compare…
Ten Steps to Survive an Assault
There is nothing more traumatic than being a victim of violence. The aftermath left in the wake of an assault, robbery or rape can be devastating and have lifelong effects. Having to defend yourself physically against these crimes is always…
WHY THE LEFT HOOK IS SO DEVASTATING JOHN HACKLEMANS SECRETS TO HIS FAVORITE PUNCH
Learn the secrets of the left hook from John Hackleman himself! Check out the left hook videos and more from The Pit Online Video Courses. FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE LEFT HOOK The main reason I fell in love with the…
The Best Martial Art for Self Defense is….
People often ask me what martial art to practice to supplement their SDTS Combatives Training. I will say you don’t need this for self defense, but having 3 black belts and ranks in several other arts I understand the need to study,…
JOE LEWIS TAKES AIM AT THE MYTH OF THE STREET FIGHTER
Whenever access to facts is limited in such a way that people cannot investigate claims others make, myths arise. Of course, everyone in the martial arts already knows that. Lurking within the abyss of untested nonsense is the “street fighter.”…
KENPO LEGEND ED PARKER ON THE SECRETS OF SPEED
To understand karate techniques and how they function, you must have knowledge of physics. You must study the body and learn how the senses — through the principles of mass, speed, body alignment, angles, momentum, gravitational marriage, torque, focus, stability,…
YOUR LESS LETHAL WEAPON MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK
“MY KEMBATIVZ PROGRAM IS DRIVEN BY PRINCIPLES. WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT? BECAUSE TECHNIQUES ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE, BUT PRINCIPLES AREN’T.IF YOU APPLY PROVEN PRINCIPLES CONSISTENTLY, YOU’RE FAR LESS LIKELY TO MAKE A MISTAKE OR FAIL.” BY KELLY MCCANN Our first…
What if he puts his hands up?
October 14, 2020, by theselfdefenseco What if He Puts His Hands Up? We get this question a lot – mainly because we’re training a lot on dummies and targets to develop REAL striking power and little regard for our target. Truth…
What to do when you and you’re family are attacked in the street.
October 14, 2020, by theselfdefenseco What do you do when your family is attacked in the street? Divide and conquer You could be on a date or worse – out with your family when all of the sudden you’re approached by…
Self Defense and the Law
What most people know about the law and self defense is based on urban legend, the movies and the media. Even the notion that you can only use deadly force (a firearm) when your attacker is armed is 100% FALSE. Most…
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Extreme Close Range Combination
“Create Space and Turn the Tables on your Attacker with this SDTS Combination!” This is from the Self Defense Training System Module 4. It’s not a matter of who’s right, only who’s left. If you’re serious about protecting yourself and your…
WHAT IS GREATNESS?
BY JACKSON RUDOLPH January 2020 saw the loss of two of the greatest figures in the competitive martial arts community. Steve “Nasty” Anderson, one of the greatest point fighters of all time, and Kevin Thompson, widely considered the greatest all-around…
WHY THEY HATE
I need to get something off my chest… I’ve been offering The Self Defense Training System online since 2002 and I’ve heard it all before… “You can’t learn from a video!” “Its a scam!” “You need an instructor!” “Self defense takes…
The Ten Cardinal Rules of Self Defense
Self Defense Rule #1: Your Attacker is Armed. Even though you may not see a weapon, that doesn’t mean one doesn’t exist. Martial arts train you to master separate techniques for weapon attacks and another set of techniques for unarmed…
BOOST YOUR SPEED AND CONSERVE ENERGY — BY KILLING STANCE!
BEFORE WE GET INTO THE SCIENTIFIC NITTY-GRITTY, LET’S DO A LITTLE EXPERIMENT. STAND UP RIGHT NOW AND DO 10 RAPID HINDU SQUATS. (FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW, THIS IS A DEEP KNEE BEND THAT IS FAVORED IN THE GRAPPLING ARTS.)…
WEAPONIZE YOUR STRUCTURE
LIMB DESTRUCTIONS FROM THE FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS BY TONY TORRE | PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY TORRE Anyone who’s been around the martial arts long enough no doubt has heard a certain boxing maxim: Make him miss and make him pay.…
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Deadly “Concealed Carry” Myth (BUSTED!)
I just watched a tactical firearm training video that really made me shake my head in disbelief. I can’t believe that so many “expert” firearm instructors are still holding on to old, out-dated gunfighting techniques that could literally get you…
PRACTICING AVOIDANCE
ON THE STREET, CRIMINALS HAVE TO GET CLOSE TO YOU IN ORDER TO VICTIMIZE YOU. THEY KNOW THEY CAN’T REVEAL THEIR INTENTION TOO EARLY OR POTENTIAL VICTIMS WOULD VANISH. A WEAPON HAS TO BE READY TO USE AS THEY MOVE…
Progressive Pistol Training for Self-Defense
by Terry Nelson In today’s world, people are flocking to obtain their concealed carry license. Concerns over the changing political climate, the right of self-defense, and gun ownership are – at least in part – responsible for the drive towards…
History of Self Defense: Dermot “Pat” O’Neill
Self Defense Biography: Dermot Michael (Pat) O’Neill Dermot O’Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland. As a teenager he traveled to China, and settled in Shanghai. In 1925, at the age of twenty he joined the Shanghai Municipal Police…
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Shock And Awe
“The Atomic Pimp Slap…They NEVER see it coming.” This powerful and brutal technique from the Self Defense Training System Module 2 requires very little training. The move that works is the one they NEVER see coming. This technique from SDTS Module 2 will…
History of Self Defense: W.E. Fairbairn and World War 2 and Defendu
People You Should Know: W.E. Fairbairn, The Father of Hand to Hand Combat William Ewart Fairbairn (/ˈfɛrbɛrn/; 28 February 1885 – 20 June 1960) was a British soldier and police officer. He developed hand-to-hand combat methods for the Shanghai Police during…
History of Self Defense Part 1: SDTS Combatives Lineage
The History of Reality Self Defense and Combatives. This 8 part posting will feature articles and literary references from the greatest reality self defense instructors that ever lived. It’s Important to understand where you come from and give credit where…
The Truth About Weapons for Self Defense
By Close Combat Legend Carl Cestari. This a driving philosophy behind the Self Defense Training System. This is Carl Cestari. If you don’t know him…you better. He is the Godfather of Modern Combatives. Carl walked on both sides of the…
SELF DEFENSE TRAINNG SYSTEM: Armbar Defense
“How to Defeat an Arm Bar in the Street.” This is from the Self Defense Training System Module 3 “Ground Fighting for Keeps”. It seems like every kid under 30 knows how to do an arm bar…and that’ OK because…
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Knife Training
“How to Correctly Train with a Knife.” Knife fighting isn’t flashy or complicated. It can’t be. This is from Self Defense Training System Module 8, “Weapons Offensive Tactics”. Unlock over 600 lessons and live, expert instruction for $1.
HOW THE MEDIA VICTIMIZES WOMEN
If you believe everything you read in the news, women fail to defend themselves against rape and sexual assault 99.5% of the time while in reality an overwhelming majority of women who resist are successful 87% of the time. This…
TOUGH IS AS TOUGH DOES
I remember the early days in the Karate class were you would stand in front of your partner, adjust your distance accordingly and wait for that little nod of the head to show they are ready, a split second later…
Innovation Through Method not Technique
“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb-nail.” – Henry David Thoreau “Simplicity…
TRUE STORIES OF THE SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM
True SDTS Success Stories of People Surviving Attacks using SDTS Combatives This true story comes from a female high school student of Self Defense Company Instructor Delmus Pinkston in Root, Switzerland. “This is a true story, a first hand experience of…
CAN YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE?
Damian Ross I know we talk about self defense…but first and foremost… Do you have the basic skills to save your own bacon? For example… How far and how fast can you run if chased? If you had to escape…
Earn It, Then Burn it
by Kelly McCann NOVEMBER, 2019, So there’s this drink, and it tastes good. When you’re the one who made it, it tastes especially good. You want others to know how good it tastes, so you tell them. But you can’t…
The Self Defense Learning Model is Broken…We Just Fixed It!
Self defense isn’t a martial art, it’s not a style – it’s an instinct. A life skill that you need to adapt to your current physical abilities. Do you really think what you learned in boot camp over 30 years ago…
SELF DEFENSE COMPANY REVIEWS
Hear what people just like you are saying about the incredible power of the Self Defense Training System! “We featured Damian and the SDTS on our world famous TV show “Penn and Teller’s Bullsh!t”. We tried to prove he was…
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: How to Use a Black Jack
This is from the Self Defense Training System Module 11 “Old School Weapons and Tactics” included in the ELITE membership. Unlock over 600 lessons with live, expert instruction for $1.
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Hand Speed Training
Develop FAST and BRUTAL strikes with the SDTS 3-Count Chop Drill This will dramatically increase your hand speed and power while giving you an great cardio workout. Unlock over 600 lessons with live, expert instruction for $1
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Extreme Close Range Combination
Create Space and Turn the Tables on your Attacker with this SDTS Combination! This is from the Self Defense Training System Module 4. Unlock over 600 lessons and live expert instruction for $1.
REALITY HITS BACK
Contact us to be ready for it! The Self Defense Company Ozark Mountains 417-763-8864 kip@ozarkmtsdc.com
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Choke Hold Training
To Use Chokes for Self Defense…You Must Train Beyond the Tap! These choke training progressions are seen in SDTS Module 3. Class Instruction Home training drills Unlock 600 more lessons with live, expert coaching for only $1
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: “Atomic Pimp Slap”
“The Atomic Pimp Slap…They NEVER see it coming.” This powerful and brutal technique from the Self Defense Training System Module 2 requires very little training. Unlock over 600 lessons and live, expert instruction.
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM: Long Gun Defense
SDTS Defense vs. Assault Rifle, Shotgun and other Long Guns. This is The Self Defense Training System (SDTS) Module 8 Weapons Defensive Tactics. This is for situations when your attacker is trying to move you or intimidate you with the…
You’ll Get KILLED Doing THAT!!
“You’ll Get KILLED Doing THAT!!” is the mantra that every self defense expert or martial artists says who sees ANYTHING that’s not associated with their style or system. According to them you need a QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR and YEARS of TRAINING to…
THE SELF DEFENSE TRAINING SYSTEM
The Self Defense Training System (SDTS) Learn from Experts in the Comfort of Your Own Home and Get REAL SKILL in as Little as Once a Month. Unlimited access to over 600 video lessons with live, online expert instruction…
HOW TO AVOID JUSTIFIABLE FAILURE
Justifiable Failure is when you set yourself up to implode by manufacturing a “reasonable” excuse that masks the real cause of your loss – fear. The fear is generated by the prospect of discovering how good (or how bad) you…
THE SECRET TO HITTING HARD……..
Is to HIT SOMETHING AS HARD AS YOU CAN. We’re always looking for shortcuts. Fitness, sports…we LOVE when we get a little “secret” that gives us an edge over the competition and when it comes to training to hit hard…
TRUTH: Ground Fighting in The Street
Not a week goes by that I don’t receive a message from someone who has used the Self Defense Training System (SDTS) to survive a dangerous situation. Now these are all great and please so DON’T STOP sending them, but every…
FEAR is GOOD
Fighting back is a scary proposition. Risking physical injury is unnerving at best and terrifying beyond comprehension at the worst. Getting punch in the ring is a lot different than going at it in the street against a violent criminal or rapist.…
Never Forget
On this day we pause….but what is it that we will “Never Forget”? Do we want to remember the heinous acts committed against us on that day? Or do we want to aspire to remembering something better? We should always…
OPERATION PHOENIX
“If you kill your enemy once and you’re sure he’s dead…kill him again and be DEAD SURE.” WARNING! The content in the program is of an extremely violent nature. If you have moral, religious or ethical objections to severely injuring…
The Cross Bar Smash
Forget fancy stick flipping – to fight with a stick, club, cane, crutch or umbrella at CLOSE QUARTERS you need to use two hands and destroy any “defense or block”. If he puts his hands up…just cut through them (don’t…
GUARDIAN: Weapon Retention
OWNING A GUN IS NOT ENOUGH! Avoid Making the Biggest Mistake that 99.9% of Gun Owners Make with this Simple and Effective Retention System. Developed By Gun Owners FOR Gun Owners. Your gun is no good if you don’t have…
Preventive Action
See us today for a safer, happier and healthier tomorrow!
PROTECTOR: CSI How to Break Up A Fight
“How to Break up fight…without getting Knocked Out in the process…” Using the C.R.A.S.H. method: Control Remove Assess Separate and Hold. The following free lesson is from the PROTECTOR:CSI program. This just one on the many techniques and tactics you’ll unlock…
PROTECTOR TAKEDOWN
“How to Take Down a Violent Subject… It’s not like the movies.” In the real world you would NEVER attempt to take down a violent subject by yourself. You use TEAMWORK and overwhelming numbers to subdue and control the target. The…
GET REAL, TRAIN REAL, STAY ALIVE! – Carl Cestari
“Carl Cestari was one of my instructors and mentor in the world of combatives. He died way before his time in 2007, he is greatly missed.” – Damian Ross, The Self Defense Company In Carl’s own words…. There are few men more…
FAMILY SAFE
Show Your Kids to How to Identify Predators, Bullies and Find Safety in Any Situation! Developed by a team of law enforcement, advisors and psychologists, the Family Safe Program gives you the tools to show your child how to think…
REALITY CHECK: Date Rape Defense
This is how a 110 pound woman escapes being held down by a 220 pound attacker – free video from the Reality Check Program. “I Taught This Exact Tactic to My Teenage Daughter.” – Damian Ross, Founder, The Self Defense Company…
REALITY CHECK KNIFE DEFENSE
Discover how to defeat a knife attack with your chair with this free video from the Reality Check Program. “How to Defeat a Knife Attack with Your Chair!” Part 1: The Attack Part 2: The Defense Unlock the rest of Reality…
DON’T GRAPPLE IN THE STREET! (If at all possible)
This is Why YouShould Avoid Grappling in the Street. This FREE VIDEO LESSON is from the Self Defense Training System Module 3 “Ground Fighting for Keeps” Unlock over 600 lessons with live, expert instruction for $1……
HOW TO CORRECTLY TRAIN WITH A KNIFE
Knife fighting isn’t flashy or complicated. It can’t be. This is from Self Defense Training System Module 8, “Weapons Offensive Tactics”. Unlock over 600 lessons and live, expert instruction for $1 CLICK>>>HERE<<<
Train Honestly
August 12, 2020, by theselfdefenseco For the first time in over a decade, someone asked me what does “Train Honestly” mean. I say it as my sign-off on every message and until now, I never really thought about the full meaning.…
PRIVATE ONLINE SELF DEFENSE TRAINING
Self defense training from a certified instructor right on any device or smart TV. Like Peloton…except you’re not pretending to ride a bike. CLICK>>>HERE<<<
HOW TO BUILD A SELF DEFENSE BUSINESS
“Build a Profitable and Rewarding Self Defense business in your Spare Time for a Fraction of the Cost of Traditional Start Up Business with this Proven, Multi-stream Income Program. This is not just a training and certification program, it is…
BEYOND THE TAP
If you’re going to use a choke for self defense you must go WAY BEYOND the tap with three training progressions from the Self Defense Training System… To Use Chokes for Self Defense…You Must Train Beyond the Tap.” These choke training…
ONE DEFENSE
With the SDTS you no longer need to memorize dozens of self defense counters when you can handle ALL of those situations when you need only ONE SDTS tactic. “Why memorize dozens of their defenses when just one move from…
ELBOWS OF IRON!
If you hit the human body with an unprotected hand or arm, there is a good chance you will suffer damage yourself. In order to avoid this you must condition your body’s natural weapons and this is one way to…
SDTS EDGE OF HAND
Don’t Disrespect the JUDO CHOP! There’s a reason this strike is in EVERY form of self defense on the planet…because it works!…you just don’t know how to REALLY do it. This is from the Self Defense Training System Module 1. …
The Guillotine Choke Hold: Close Combat Legend Carl Cestari
This Video is from the VAULT in the SDTS Elite Member section. The Vault is a collection of out of print combatives videos. This is Carl Cestari. If you don’t know him…you SHOULD. He is the Godfather of Modern Combatives. Carl…
Content Banned As “Too Violent to Post”
WARNING This video is for educational purposes only. No one under the age of 18 should view this material. Never practice these techniques on a live training partner. The SDTS Garrote This garrote method is from the SDTS Module 11 “Old…
Special Report How to Spot a Concealed Weapon in the Street
Discover the over 40 “tells” of someone who is concealing a firearm, edged and impact weapon in the street. CLICK >>>HERE<<< FOR YOUR FREE REPORT
Stand Up and Celebrate the 4th of July!
June 16, 2020, by theselfdefenseco This 4th of July I’m going to stand up and celebrate what makes America great. This year – we need to celebrate, now more than now more than ever, for which it stands. “We hold these…
Tactical Jacket Torture Test
Features: Full wrap upper body protection Double tap centerline protection Conceal carry back up system Shop BASE MODEL
PREMIUM AFFILIATE PARTNER REGISTRATION
Would you like the opportunity to earn money offering the very best in Body Armour protection and Training Programs? How about if you could get involved for FREE? The Self Defense Company is pleased to announce the Premium Partner Program.…
UFC Fighter Anthony Smith In All-Out Brawl With Home Invasion Intruder
Article courtesy of Robbie Fox, ESPN and Barstool Sports ESPN-Smith said in an interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani on Monday that he woke up just after 4 a.m. local time Sunday to a stranger in his Omaha-area home. The UFC…
K-ROBICS KENPO WORKOUT
This workout is from our K-Robics class. It is a cardio workout based on Kenpo techniques. Exercise while we are quarantined will keep us mentally and physically fit. Remember to warm up and stretch before any workout, and cool down…
Stay Fit in Quarantine!
Here is a Tabata type workout that you can do at home. It is called the “45 Plate “ workout becuse the goal is to be able to use a 45# Plate for the entire workout. But, you can use…
RECENT PROMOTIONS
AT THE SELF DEFENSE COMPANY OZARK MOUNTAINS We are proud to announce recent promotions at The Self Defense Company Ozark Mountains Congratulations to these dedicated students! Bruce Moore Yellow Belt Kendrick Campbell Yellow Belt Kaiden Campbell Yellow Belt
23 MARTIAL ARTS MASTERS REVEAL THE MOST IMPORTANT TEACHINGS OF THE SELF DEFENSE ARTS PART TWO
BLACKBELT MAGAZINE JANUARY 2016, For this story, the staff of Black Belt asked some of the most prominent instructors in the West to name what they regard as the highest teachings of the martial arts. All the responses were fascinating. However,…
23 MARTIAL ARTS MASTERS REVEAL THE MOST IMPORTANT TEACHINGS OF THE SELF DEFENSE ARTS PART ONE
BLACK BELT MAGAZINE JANUARY 2016, The external lessons of the martial arts are obvious. Use a jab to strike an opponent in front of you. Practice kata to polish your basic techniques and movements. Lift weights to build your strength.…
HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY: Top 5 U.S. Presidents Who Could Kick Ass
by Damian Ross Founder, The Self Defense Comapny We’re going to give a Self Defense Company Salute to those presidents who were name takers and policy makers. 5. John Quincy Adams John was a real outdoorsman. Adams exercised two to…
Kyle Carpenter
He is the eighth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Carpenter served as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team-1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I…
A “SURVIVAL” MISTAKE YOU’RE PROBABLY MAKING
Self Defense Company Product Review: Battle Ready Body You may be trying to avoid this topic, but believe it or not, your waistline could decide whether you live or die in a crisis. Think about it… surviving a disaster is…
Self Defense Company Podcast #127 Kip Marsh
Self Defense Company Instructor Kip Marsh Marine Farm worker Paramedic Registered Nurse Black Belt In this episode of the Self Defense Company podcast – Kip talks about growing up in the country, military life, and his idea of a vacation.
The Self Defense Company: Announcement
Marshfield, Missouri – The Self Defense Company announces today that it has expanded to the Ozark Mountains with it’s newest Instructor – Mr. Kip Marsh See more >>>HERE<<<
The Self Defense Training System
SDTS Combatives are being taught RIGHT NOW in Marshfield, Missouri at The Self Defense Company – Ozark Mountains!! Contact us HERE today and be prepared for what may come tomorrow!