I don’t believe in one size fits all, or over-arching answers to complex problems. But I was chatting with a friend today and we got on the subject of what the single most important self defense technique might be. Before I could speak, she took the words right out of my mouth when she said […]
Where does the “Us” or “Them” mentality originate? There’s an evolutionary predisposition to put the needs, ideas and rules or your group first so that you band together, feed and protect each other. But where does this protection mechanism take us over the line and become prejudice? Could any of us discriminate against anyone different in […]
Perhaps one of the most important yet invisible techniques of self defense (protective offense) is understanding the ins and outs of your own powers of perception and learning to trust your instincts. I think it’s crucial to examine our own minds and decision-making processes otherwise the result is a false sense of empowerment, false sense of […]
LOCK YOUR CAR DOOR FIRST THING I know, I know! You’re thinking, why do you keep harping on this petty stuff! Because it’s easy and it’s a win, win! Get into the very simple habit of locking your car door as soon as you get in and politely asking riders to do the same. Not […]
Erik Kondo of Not-Me.org strikes again for Women’s Self Defense. Erik created a Causes.com site to warn women with disabilities about online predators. Today he wrote: “Less than two years ago, a 15 year old girl was involved in a terrible car accident. Her Dad was killed. Her brother suffered major organ damage. She broke her back […]
We’re all tired of hearing about how we shouldn’t have too much fun… that is, drink too much, but much as we hate to admit it, there is a difference between getting on a good buzz – one that will still allow us to decide who we go home with – and drinking so much […]
The Most Important Self Defense Tip Ever!
/0 Comments/in General Self Defense, Mommy & Me Self Defense, Uncategorized, Women's Self Defense /by tejavisionI don’t believe in one size fits all, or over-arching answers to complex problems. But I was chatting with a friend today and we got on the subject of what the single most important self defense technique might be. Before I could speak, she took the words right out of my mouth when she said […]
Us or Them
/0 Comments/in General Self Defense, Instructors, Mommy & Me Self Defense, Random Thoughts, Video, Women's Interest /by tejavisionWhere does the “Us” or “Them” mentality originate? There’s an evolutionary predisposition to put the needs, ideas and rules or your group first so that you band together, feed and protect each other. But where does this protection mechanism take us over the line and become prejudice? Could any of us discriminate against anyone different in […]
Ted Tip – On Being Wrong
/0 Comments/in Random Thoughts, Uncategorized, Video /by tejavisionPerhaps one of the most important yet invisible techniques of self defense (protective offense) is understanding the ins and outs of your own powers of perception and learning to trust your instincts. I think it’s crucial to examine our own minds and decision-making processes otherwise the result is a false sense of empowerment, false sense of […]
Self Defense To Go: Car Talk
/0 Comments/in General Self Defense, Images, Mommy & Me Self Defense, Self Defense To GO, Uncategorized, Women's Interest, Women's Self Defense /by tejavisionLOCK YOUR CAR DOOR FIRST THING I know, I know! You’re thinking, why do you keep harping on this petty stuff! Because it’s easy and it’s a win, win! Get into the very simple habit of locking your car door as soon as you get in and politely asking riders to do the same. Not […]
Disability Trolls
/0 Comments/in Instructors, Mommy & Me Self Defense, Self Defense for the Physically Impaired, Uncategorized, Women's Interest, Women's Self Defense /by tejavisionErik Kondo of Not-Me.org strikes again for Women’s Self Defense. Erik created a Causes.com site to warn women with disabilities about online predators. Today he wrote: “Less than two years ago, a 15 year old girl was involved in a terrible car accident. Her Dad was killed. Her brother suffered major organ damage. She broke her back […]
Dance Club Dangers
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized, Video, Women's Interest, Women's Self Defense /by tejavisionWe’re all tired of hearing about how we shouldn’t have too much fun… that is, drink too much, but much as we hate to admit it, there is a difference between getting on a good buzz – one that will still allow us to decide who we go home with – and drinking so much […]