Awareness is KEY in all that you do...

The first, and most important precept of self defense is this: be AWARE of your surroundings at all times. This fgoes far beyond looking in your backseat before you get in your car, or remembering to lock the screen door after you get home from the grocery store. What bit means, at a root level, is trusting your instincts. Never let anyone try and convince you otherwise. there's a half-joking saying among serious enthusiasts of personal protection studies, "Only the paranoid survive." Well, it wouldn't be funny if it wasn't true. Tis sad, though, that the more people herd like sheep to catch the latest episode of (ugh) TMZ or the more people hang on every word of Tiger Woods, latest mistress, Ellen DeGeneres or Oprah, the more people become un aware of the very real increase in violent crime being perpetrated everywhere.

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It is the ideal course for women, from "soccer moms" to college students, and all points in between, as well as busy people of all ages. No matter what your age, strength, or ability level, this little reference guide promises you will gain much more than the 7 dollars you invested in it. No fluff, just simple, efficient and practical self defense skills. Period.

Forewarned is forearmed-keep your eyes open, and be safe!

Til next time,

Bobby