Self-Protection
The Problem with (MOST) Concealed Carry Holders, Part 1
The unfortunate fact of gun culture in America is that the majority of people involved are more concerned about their right to own guns (legislation and exercising their rights), the guns themselves, or sportsman activities than they are about actually using their firearm for self-defense. A recent ABC news piece (embedded above) demonstrated that…
Read MoreGirl Scout Week at Sidekicks
Girl Scouting builds girls courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Centers is a strong supporter of Girl Scouts and has teamed up with the Fossil Valley Service Unit and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida to celebrate Girl Scout Week March 7th through the 12th. Sidekicks…
Read MoreIt was your right when you bought a gun for self-defense, but have you fulfilled your responsibility of training to be able to use that gun?
Being of a more conservative leaning person in many issues, I hear often of our constitutional right to bear arms and I whole heartedly agree. If you feel compelled to own a gun and are legally eligible to possess one, you should be allowed to own one. However, just because you own a hand gun…
Read MoreSpecial Adults Only Close Quarters Tactical Gun-Fighting Seminar Coming to Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Centers
We’re hosting a very special one-of-a-kind seminar at Sidekicks on October 9th. If you would like to attend or know someone that does, please share the information with them. See the information below. Someone once said that experience is something you get… right after you need it. If you are a law abiding carry concealed…
Read MoreMoms, what would do to protect your children?
This morning, Master Cabrera sent me an e-mail linking to a blog post (found here: http://ow.ly/2rOuo) about mothers of young children that are carrying firearms for their protection and for the protection of their little ones. I think it’s an interesting read and that you should check it out as well. As a self-protection expert,…
Read MoreGirls kick butt and I have the bruises to prove it
Anyone that says girls are weak, need to only look at the bruises on my chest, ribs, and face to know that that’s a lie. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to conduct a self-defense seminar for high school aged Girl Scouts from several of the local troops. Eleven girls showed up, unsure of…
Read MoreBrutal beating of 13 year-old Josie Lou Ratley shows us once again, we should be teaching our children and ourselves to recognize signs of danger.
Once again, the beating of a teenage girl in South Florida has demonstrated to us that we are failing to protect our children by not teaching them to protect themselves and those around them. In this case, Josie Lou Ratley a 13 year-old middle schooler in Deerfield Beach, FL was brutally beaten and kicked by…
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