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Listen: Brad Parker on Everyday Martial Artist Podcast for Women's Self-Defense
Brad Parker appeared with Brian Doucette on the Everyday Martial Artist Podcast.

WSDC
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Watch: Tracie Arlington On Women's Self-Defense for Maglight Podcast
Tracie Arlington, women's self-defense instructor and owner of Play It Safe Self-Defense appeared on the Maglight podcast recently.

WSDC
Jun 10, 20231 min read


Knife Attack Survivor: Stabs Felt Like Punches
A woman who survived a knife attack by the killer is speaking out about her experience. Two other people died at the hands of the killer.

WSDC
May 8, 20232 min read


Who is Reading "Never Defenseless: Empowering Women's Self-Defense"
Readers of the new book "Never Defenseless: Empowering Women's Self-Defense" are coming mostly from the U.S., Germany, and the UK.

WSDC
Nov 6, 20222 min read


'Never Defenseless' Debuts on Amazon
The book “Never Defenseless: Empowering Women’s Self-Defense” has launched on Amazon garnering the ranking of “#1 New Release” in Safety

WSDC
Oct 24, 20222 min read


Your Daughter is Going to College: Essential Safety Advice She Needs
Tracie Arlington recently did an interview with the Taking The Mystery Out of 50 website to educate parents on women's self-defense.

WSDC
Jul 5, 20221 min read


2 Simple Ways to Get Stronger for Self-Defense
It's a reality that we can't ignore in self-defense — we will be required to use force to overcome the force being used against us.

WSDC
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Why Jeannie is Important For Self-Defense
Why we use the "I Dream of Jeannie"
reference for women to defend against front strangle.

WSDC
Jun 2, 20222 min read


Overlooked Realities of a Rape
A rape of a woman jogging in New York highlights two basic elements that need to be in your women's self-defense training program.

WSDC
Mar 29, 20222 min read


What to Do If Active Shooter Opens Fire
What can you do or teach your kids to do in case an active shooter opens fire in a public place or at school?

WSDC
Mar 12, 20224 min read


Burglaries Threaten Homeowners
Burglaries are a threat to us as the crime can degenerate into other crimes of opportunity if we are in the home.

WSDC
Jan 25, 20222 min read


Women's Self-Defense: Attacked in Bathroom Stall
You're at the club and a guy follows you into the restroom. You are surprised when he suddenly pushes his way into the bathroom stall. What

WSDC
Oct 21, 20212 min read


He's Trapped You in a Closed Room: How to Escape
You've been led into a closed room. And now he's starting to get aggressive and is positioning you up against a wall.
What do we do now?

WSDC
Oct 19, 20212 min read


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We are going to be using the Women's Self-Defense Community YouTube channel more to facilitate our mission to empower you through...

WSDC
Oct 18, 20211 min read


Nov. 6 Phoenix Class for Women's Self-Defense
Women's Self-Defense class to be held Nov. 6 at the Paradise Valley School of Karate in Phoenix.

WSDC
Oct 3, 20211 min read


The Two Things You'll Need to Save Your Life
What can we do to improve our responses and our odds of prevailing over a life-threatening situation? Science directs us to two things.

WSDC
Feb 23, 20219 min read


He's Drunk: Why Your Self-Defense Cannot Rely on Pain Compliance
If your self-defense system has a lot of techniques that depend on the attacker reacting to pain, then you might want to rethink that.

WSDC
Jan 21, 20213 min read


New Year's Resolutions for a Safer 2021
This year, let’s consider some resolutions to make and keep for our personal protection and security. This year I resolve to: Attend at...

WSDC
Jan 17, 20211 min read


Self-Defense and the Crime Triangle
Affecting any one of these elements of the crime triangle will have a dramatic affect on your personal safety and self-defense.

WSDC
Dec 15, 20201 min read


The Ultimate Concealed Weapon
What's the ultimate weapon for women's self-defense? What do you need to protect yourself from rape?

WSDC
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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