Regardless of what situation you may find yourself in, having a plan of attack will help to cater the odds in your favor. In the Sherlock Holmes 2009 & 2011 film starring Robert Downey Jr. you see in each fighting scene, Sherlock Holmes plans out his strategy to overcome his adversary(s). While there were some unrealistic maneuvers for theatric purposes, the concept of thinking through the physical situation to create a scenario in your favor, can be done as long as you understand simply physics and body mechanics. For example, punching someone in the face will throw them back a bit while ..read more

You’re just coming out of the store. Tired and struggling to hold unto a hand full of bags you barely notice someone approaching you from the rear as you continue to make your way to your car. What do you do? What if you have a child with you? Situations like this are all to common during this time of year and many people succumb to those predators waiting for an opportune moment to strike so here are some tips to think about this year as you go shopping in the madness of the Holiday season! Tip #1 – Be alert! – Sounds simple right? A no brainer really however so many people are so preoccupied ..read more

This Blog goes out to all those that bash Martial Art School Owners for allowing children the right to obtain a Black Belt. -Master M. All to often you see many people attack School Owners for having young children in their programs let alone hold the rank of Black Belt as if it somehow demeans the curriculum or rank. While I am unable to speak for every school out there, I can speak for Dynamic Self Defense in hopes people will have a better understanding when meeting a child Black Belt. What many people seem to not understand is that the rank of Black Belt is not what they picture in films ..read more

The news has just showcased another robbery and unlike other news segments you’ve watched, this one hits home because this time the robbery took place down the street. Maybe you’re a parent helping plan their child for College and thinks “perhaps having some self defense training would be useful as they prep for College life.” Perhaps you’re that individual that has just experienced a confrontation, that fortunately had deescalated before any physical encounter ensued, puts you in a bad head spin and for the very first time in your life, you feel vulnerable. Whatever the reason, you feel it’s ..read more

Below we focus on what the term POWER really means and how it goes beyond just the physical side of your training. POWER in your technique – Applying every ounce of force you’re able to muster, increases your ability to create injury thus shutting the opponent down. This is especially important when you are facing multiple threats where you may only get one shot at your current threat before having to face another coming at you! It’s one main reason at Dynamic Self Defense that we train to attack “through” our target rather than “at” our target. POWER in the effort you apply in what you’re le ..read more

A defeatist attitude is a negative mindset in which you believe you’re going to fail before you even start. It isn’t uncommon to fall into this mindset when facing a situation you feel is very difficult to overcome. In Self Defense it could be for various reasons. From the chaotic encounter that’s about to occur to merely the reality of amount of work that is required in order to get oneself back to their skill level due to not training for a long period of time. Regardless, staying in this line of thinking will have disastrous results so how can we prevent ourselves from succumbing to this mi ..read more

It’s Christmas time again and Dynamic Self Defense has the perfect gift for your family member or friend! A Women’s Self Defense class not only provides that gift option for someone difficult to shop for but also provides a life skill that lasts forever! There are many options to choose from when it comes to a Women’s Self Defense course so why pick us? Below are just a few reasons: Courses are Custom Tailored – Unlike a group conducted class, teaching a universal style program, each Dynamic Self Defense Women’s Self Defense Class incorporates the individuals concerns whether it involves som ..read more

Below is a video showing an individual attempting a take-down that goes horribly wrong! Let’s explore not only why it didn’t go as the attacker had planned it to but also was it necessary to administer such an attack. Takedown Goes Horribly Wrong Cause For Reaction – The video does not provide enough information as to why the person (Attacker 1) struck first but what we can clearly see is that he is agitated by the person in his face (Attacker 2) and due to some possible emotional impulse, reacted violently. Most reactions are due to a sudden surge of emotion of some sort whether its rage, fe ..read more

Your child comes home crying due to a bully situation at school. Perhaps its a situation where you’re walking towards your car after a late night at the office and you sense someone walking behind you making you feel uncomfortable wondering if that individual has some evil intention and you not knowing how to respond, leaving you with a feeling of panic. Regardless of the reason, finding a Martial Art School can be a rather stressful process, especially with all the options out there and certain questionable tactics used to get you to sign on the dotted line. To help with the search process I ..read more

Whether you’re throwing a punch, applying a kick into your assault or simply positioning yourself for a possible physical encounter, proper mechanics ensure your technique(s) are at peak performance! It’s late. You’ve finished a 10 hour workday yet still have to head to the store, make dinner and put the kids to bed. Knowing you’ve still got a few hours before you can go to bed, you grab your things and head to your car to begin your evening requirements, exhausted. As you’re about to open your car door you hear someone calling out to you. Turning around, dazed and unfocused due to the gruelin ..read more