I've made a decision to disassociate myself and my teachings from the Martial Arts Community and I will due my best to lay out my argument below for this action. The Curriculum: To begin, I teach techniques that are designed to damage people because the purpose of War Arts is to break and destroy. When you need to stop an aggressor, damage them, don't play grab ass. Unfortunately, modern martial arts have altered these damaging techniques to generate pain thus reducing their practicality. The study of WAR arts is preparation for staying alive when the shit hits the fan. War Arts are not for e ..read more

What I find most offensive is the dispelling of reality upon entering a Martial Arts School. Inside most of these "hallowed halls" theoretical knowledge is the truth and King. Is my statement too harsh? Too direct? When talking personal safety I don't believe semantics matter, the Truth endures regardless of how it is presented. I don't want to see anyone needlessly beaten down on the street because their Teacher filled their head with nonsense about Self Defense. Decades ago I had this exact problem. I had a violent encounter that taught me I'd been fooled by an Instructor that had no idea w ..read more

Recently I've been receiving a fair amount of disrespectful email from soft style practitioners because I've stated that true aggression cannot be stopped by inflicting pain. I stand by this statement, a calm spirit and complicated techniques will not end a life or death fight. This delusion is a recipe for disaster outside the Dojo and I hope you don't have to learn this the hard way. Half hearted attacks from pretend aggressors, who attack only from the front, and who will stop after a single technique so you can respond, is not real World training for potentially life threatening situation ..read more

Violence is rising in America because of changes in the Law being made by well meaning but historically ignorant politicians. These changes are risking your life because in their smug arrogance they believe it is just. These changes include but are not limited to no cash bail, reduced policing, and changing the threshold for misdemeanors and felonies. Without exception the cities that have made these "adjustments for justice" are in the midst of rising crime rates unseen for decades and these foolish politicians call this progress. So far this insanity has only be exercised at the State level ..read more

Can you control your fear? If you cannot, you'll never be able to employ effective self defense. If one is unable or unwilling to defend themselves, the end result is the same. It is essential that you develop a warrior's mindset and if you're training with an instructor that does not address this base principle of self defense, find another instructor ..read more

ASDF is currently offering polypropylene clubs, sticks of various wood types and lengths, and miscellaneous items. Check frequently as I will slowly increase the number of and types of items available. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AbbrSelfDefense?ref=search_shop_redirect ..read more

What is the "Warrior's mentality"? I believe it is a never give up under any circumstance mindset. Failing is not the issue, stopping after one fails is. Failing teaches you to adjust and improve going forward. It does not matter how many times you may fail at a task. If you refuse to stop and continue on until you have a favorable outcome, you have the mindset required for self defense ..read more

My Ebay store will be going live in January 2021. I will offer hardwood sticks(up to 36" long), wooden clubs for exercising, and monkey fists ..read more

Each person has a finite amount of time over the course of their life. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance not to waste time on superfluous endeavors if one intends on accomplishing any worthwhile goal. One such worthy goal is Self Defense. Many traditional Instructors require years to instill the skills required for proper Self Defense. However, military hand to hand instructors can prepare a soldier, airman, or sailor in several months for individual hand to hand, and with regular practice they will be fully prepared in less than one (1) year, but a certified, high ranking martial art ..read more

It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Prof. Bradley J. Steiner passed away on Dec. 5th, 2020. He was a guiding light for many years in the realm of reality based martial arts and fitness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KqRHGAbFzE ..read more