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Lawrence Castanon
- 16 hours ago
- 4 min
Self Defense Tip: When Should You Grapple In A Street Fight?
Grappling in a street fight is fraught with problems. If you ever wrestled around with your buddies, you know that helpless feeling when...
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Lawrence Castanon
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Add These Crucial Balance - Stabilization Exercises To Your Routine (exercise video)
Did you know that if you do not have strong balance you will not be able to defend yourself effectively in a street fight? That's why...
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Lawrence Castanon
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Using The Head Butt For Self Defense (instructional video included)
A very effective upper body weapon is the head butt. Head butting works great if an assailant is holding your arms, and controlling you....
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 10
- 1 min
The Passing Of A Legend
Feeling heartbroken: Just got the news my teacher and greatest grappler and coach in the world, "Judo" Gene LeBell died today. He taught...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Leandro Lo - BJJ World Champion Shot and Killed
Leandro Lo, one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-jitsu champions of all time, was shot in the head and declared brain dead after an...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 7
- 2 min
My Favorite Weight Loss Method
Are you having problems losing weight? If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve been at it for a while, but not seeing much results. You’re...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Want Explosive Punching Power? Do This Exercise (instructional video included)
Striking with power is crucial when defending yourself! The last thing you want is to hit an assailant as hard as you can only to piss...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Self Defense Tip: Learn How To Use A Weapon Before Carrying It
Many folks carry a gun, knife, taser, or pepper spray with no experience on how to use them. The problem is that just carrying a weapon...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 31
- 3 min
One Of My Secrets To Functioning At A High Level While Getting Older
Over ten years ago I noticed that my performance was worsening, and my body was not recovering from injuries as easily as in my younger...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Elbow Strikes part 3 - Vertical Upward Elbow (instructional video included)
The vertical upward elbow strike is another great technique to use when you are in close quarters with an assailant. This technique is...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Eating For Self-defense?
The first chapter in my book, The Short Fight, is the preparation phase, and it's all about diet. Why? Because there is a direct...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Try This Low-impact Total Body Exercise (video included)
If you are looking for one exercise that, does it all, this is it. This exercise strengthens your upper, lower, and core muscles. It's...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 22
- 4 min
Self Defense Tip: The Truth About Women Fighting Men!
My wife likes watching a TV show where a petite 90 pound lady regularly beats up all sorts of big tough guys, everyone from big US SEAL’s...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Elbow Strikes part 2 - Reverse Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)
The reverse horizontal elbow strike is an excellent technique that can be performed when the assailant is behind you, and either attempts...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 19
- 1 min
Want to train but can't afford it? Ask about our scholarship program.
Last week a client asked if I would teach self defense to their friend who had been assaulted. This person can’t afford the rates charged...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 17
- 2 min
The story of two teachers
Once upon a time there were two amazing martial arts teachers. They had dedicated their lives to their craft. Decades of training,...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Your 25th Boot Camp Workout Is Here
Welcome to week twenty-five of my Boot Camp series of workouts designed to get you even stronger and more fit. Remember to work at your...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Self Defense Tip: Can you learn how to fight from a book or video?
With so many books and videos out there on martial arts training, the question arises, "can I learn self-defense from a book (or...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Maximal Strength Exercise: Barbell Squats (instructional video included)
If you are concerned with fighting off a bigger, or stronger person successfully, you are going to need to get stronger physically....
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