Self Defence Begins With the Self: Rethinking “Respect Your Elders.”

Self Defence Begins With the Self: Rethinking “Respect Your Elders.”

Self Defence Begins With the Self: Rethinking “Respect Your Elders.”Chris Roberts
Published on: 15/09/2025

Teaching kids to ‘respect their elders’ can silence their voice and weaken their boundaries. True self-defence begins with the self—teaching kids their ‘no’ matters at every age.

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The Ego Says “Knockout Power.” Reality Says, “Land the Strike First.”

The Ego Says “Knockout Power.” Reality Says, “Land the Strike First.”

The Ego Says “Knockout Power.” Reality Says, “Land the Strike First.”Chris Roberts
Published on: 07/09/2025

“Ego loves power, but real self-defence is about speed and precision. Learn why quick, non-telegraphed strikes beat flashy power moves every time.”

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𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 — 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 — 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 — 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.Chris Roberts
Published on: 25/06/2025

Most people don't want to train for years—they want practical, immediate self-defense skills. Discover why embracing this reality can help instructors reach more students and build a more impactful program.

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When the School Won’t Help: What Parents Need to Know About Bullying

When the School Won’t Help: What Parents Need to Know About Bullying

When the School Won’t Help: What Parents Need to Know About BullyingChris Roberts
Published on: 18/06/2025

Bullying is complex, and parents deserve real tools—not just generic advice. Learn how to respond with confidence, advocate calmly, and protect your child when the school won’t act.

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