Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 2)
This weeks self defense technique of the week is a crucial defense to learn in case you find yourself on your back with an assailant on...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 18
- 3 min
Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 1)
Striking with the heel of your palm is an easy-to-use anatomical weapon that you can perform with very little effort. It's so simple to...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Learn the Power of the Uppercut Punch for Self-Defense (2 Videos)
When an assailant is in close, it limits the strikes you have to defend yourself. Uppercut punches are a crucial weapon to use when...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Upper Body Explosive Power Routine
Explosive Power Reactive/Plyometric training will boost your ability to move explosively. You need explosive power whether you are a...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 26
- 3 min
The Hook Punch (2 instructional videos included)
Hook punches are one of my favorite strikes because they are simple to perform, and you can generate a lot of power with them. You can...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 12
- 2 min
How To Hammer fist part 2 - (instructional video included)
In part two of how to hammer fist you are going to learn how to hammer fist from your back, when an assailant is on top of you. There is...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Hammer fists (part 1) (instructional video included)
Did you know that you were born with a self-defense anatomical weapon already in your arsenal? It's so effective that if you did not...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Checking Kick Defense (video included)
This week we are covering checking the kick as a defense. As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage....
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jun 9
- 2 min
Shoulder Defense Against Kicks
As I mentioned in previous posts, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger,...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Forearms Defenses Against Kicks (video included)
Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger, muscularly thicker, and more bone...
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Lawrence Castanon
- May 16
- 2 min
Kick Defense Part 1: Evading Kicks (instructional video included)
Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. If you've ever been kicked in the groin, knee, solar plexus, or head, you know...
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Lawrence Castanon
- May 1
- 3 min
Using Footwork To Getting Hit/grabbed - part 2 (instructional video included)
As stated in part one (last weeks technique), evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. In this 2nd...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Using Footwork To Evade Getting hit/grabbed- part 1 (instructional video included)
Using footwork to evade a strike (or grab) is a great way to avoid getting hit. The next two self defense lessons will teach you how to...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Blocking Punches to your Body (instructional video included)
Blocking punches to your body A powerful punch to your stomach, solar plexus, liver, or kidneys will cause you to collapse to the ground...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Ducking & Slipping Punches (instructional video included)
Ducking allows you to evade a horizontal strike to the head like the hook punch, whereas slipping allows you to evade diagonal punches...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Fighting Stances: The Foundation to Great Self-defense (video included)
Learning how to defend against punches, kicks, and takedowns/throws, is essential to round out your self-defense abilities. The first...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Mar 20
- 2 min
Clinch Lesson #11: Defense Against Double or Single Wrist Grab (instructional video included)
A simple method for an attacker to dominate someone weaker is by seizing both their wrists, as often seen in instances where men attempt...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Clinch Lesson #10: Defense Against Bear Hug #4 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)
This is the 10th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Getting grabbed from behind is always a scary situation, but if they grab you under...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Mar 4
- 2 min
My #1 Core Strengthening Exercise (video tutorial included)
This is one of my favorite exercises to build up a strong core, and abdominal region. If you have a weak lower back or abdominal muscles,...
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Lawrence Castanon
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Self Defense Tip: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Supplements
If you've been training or working out for an extended period, you're aware of the important role your health plays, whether it's for...
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