Why Self-Defence Techniques Fail Under Stress (and What Shows Up Instead)

Why Self-Defence Techniques Fail Under Stress (and What Shows Up Instead)by: Chris RobertsPublished on: 10/11/2026

Choreographed self-defence looks perfect in class and falls apart under stress. Here's why, and how training principles and problem solving gives students a better chance.

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Why Self-Defence Techniques Fail Under Stress (and What Shows Up Instead)

Pressure Testing in Self-Defence: Why "Full Power or It's Useless" Breaks Beginners

Pressure Testing in Self-Defence: Why "Full Power or It's Useless" Breaks Beginnersby: Chris RobertsPublished on: 05/11/2026

Full-power pressure testing can build fear, not confidence. Here are 5 levels of pressure testing in self-defence, and how to know when to move up.

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Pressure Testing in Self-Defence: Why "Full Power or It's Useless" Breaks Beginners

Parking Lot Safety Tips: The Distraction Stack Most Miss

Parking Lot Safety Tips: The Distraction Stack Most Missby: Chris RobertsPublished on: 15/10/2026

Isolated, distracted, vulnerable. Frank checks all three. Simple parking lot safety tips to drop your distraction stack and stay present tonight.

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Parking Lot Safety Tips: The Distraction Stack Most Miss

What Ed Kemper Teaches Self-Defence Instructors About Predator Trust Tactics

What Ed Kemper Teaches Self-Defence Instructors About Predator Trust Tacticsby: Chris RobertsPublished on: 29/09/2026

Ed Kemper used a safety rule to fool his victims. Here's what self-defence instructors should teach about trust tactics.

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What Ed Kemper Teaches Self-Defence Instructors About Predator Trust Tactics