I’ve been testing a couple of new designs and finally decided to go with the one above.  In addition to the new design I’ve added a new video to our home page and reorganized things a bit.  My plan is to add a lot more information, videos, and pictures to the site in the coming months.  I’ll be adding bits and pieces until about mid-December, and then a lot more at the beginning of next year.  So check back soon for much more!

Burton commented, “A well placed choke is the only thing that would stop him”, referring to the attacker who took the pepper spray and gun shot like it was nothing.  This is a great point that should be highlighted.  Often times when facing a high or crazy opponent, pain will not stop him, but a “well placed choke” will.

I mentioned on the thread that a police officer and fellow martial arts instructor I trained with in New Olreans had a drill in which the “defender” always ended his defense with a choke.  For real world self defense, knowing how to choke is a necessity.

World Food Program
Direct Relief International
UNICEF
International Committee of the Red Cross
AmeriCares

Although the military dictatorship is currently slowing the distribution of aid, the above organizations will likely get access in the days to come, and many have connections to groups on the Thai-Burmese border. Give money today!