Personal Safety & Self-Defense Training – Why & What?

INTRODUCTION “It will never happen to me,” and “It can’t happen here” – these are common, but naive beliefs typically held by the public, especially by those who live in “safe” neighborhoods. The days when personal safety was not a high priority are long gone, no matter where you may live. Today’s society is very […]

Fitness Professionals Becoming Certified Self Defense Instructors – Why & What!

Introduction I answered the question “Could a Fitness Professional Teach Personal Safety and Self-Defense?”, with a ‘YES’! This article strives to answer the following two questions: Should a fitness professional become a certified personal safety and self-defense instructor? What are the important and necessary components for a quality personal safety and self-defense instructor certification program? […]

Could a Fitness Professional Teach Personal Safety & Self Defense

Introduction Could a fitness professional teach personal safety & self-defense? The answer to the question is “Yes!” and the main objective of this article is to explain why a fitness professional (especially a personal trainer) could teach personal safety and self-defense. Before providing support information for that statement, the terms ‘personal safety’ and ‘self-defense’ need […]