PeaceWalker Blog

  “What is considered the most effective street self defense system for modern situations?” The answer shouldn’t surprise you! Ok, arguably I’m biased, but… Here’s What It Had to Say… Many experts and practitioners consider  Krav Maga  to be the most effective street self-defense system for modern situations. Here are the key reasons why Krav Maga is often regarded as the best choice for real-world self-defense: 1.  Real-World Application Krav Maga was developed by the Israeli military specifically for practical self-defense, focusing on real-life scenarios like street attacks, muggings, and multiple assailants. It trains practitioners to defend against armed and unarmed attackers, making it highly versatile. 2.  Simplicity and Efficiency The techniques in Krav Maga are straightforward and designed to neutralize threats quickly. There’s no emphasis on form or tradition, but rather on efficient, effective movements aimed at survival. This makes it easy to learn, ...

  Another beautiful day here in Grand Rapids, MI! I have so many thoughts running through my head today. Things I want to share with you, but… I had to tell my brain to “slow down there fella!” You ever have days like that?! Conversely, other days, I’m feeling overwhelmed, those creative juices just aren’t flowing. When that happens it’s like pulling teeth to get clarity on something useful to share, so sometimes after taking a walk, or somehow clearing my mind, I’ll consult Chatgpt for inspiration. Sooooooo… I was poking around on it the other day. I asked it,  “What are the top 5 considerations people have when choosing a self defense system.” Here’s What It Had to Say… When people select a martial art for self-defense, they often consider several factors to determine which style best suits their needs. Here are five of the most popular ways they make this decision: 1.  Effectiveness in Real-World Scenarios People often prioritize martial arts that have been proven effe...

  Just like that old George Michaels song… Or was it Wham?! I forget. I think it was his solo artistry. Anyway, what does that song have to do with your training?! A lot really! You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know. There is risk in any endeavor. New journey’s are thwart with uncertainty. Let’s face it, from the get go, you are taking a leap of faith of varying degrees. It’s no different when it comes to your self defense training either! There are risks, the first being the people and approach you decide to train with/in. Yes sir, you have to trust the people you’re training with. You have to trust the instructor and the approach (aka - System) too, if you’re ever really going to get anywhere. Now I’m not talking blind unabashed loyalty here. Don’t let someone talk you into anything stupid. Don’t go joining some crazy cult or drink the purple kool aid. The difficulty is here though is at the beginning, you don’t know what you don’t know, and often times by the time you figure things...

  A Day. A Week. A Month. A Year. You know you’re going to have one… A bad day. Sometimes that bad day turns into a bad week… Or month. Sometimes it’s a really f-d up year. Heck, I know some people who say that they’ve had a bad decade!? Wow! Now that’s a kick in the head! It Doesn’t Stop You ever get this feeling, or is it just me?! My guess is that you get this too. Right!? It happens in training... Like this year, I had a lot of challenges getting out to Jersey to train with Jack. I’ve made it out a few times, but not like usual. I had stuff come up. Getting sick, kid’s graduations, seminar rescheduling, etc. etc. This just was a bit of an “off year” so to speak for getting out to train out there. I’ve had other ‘off years’ training, due to injuries, surgery & rehab, work, family or relationship stuff, and other Life stuff! …Or I hit a plateau, became stagnant, got in a bad headspace. As we both know, in Life as in training. You can have a crap day, or week… I have some frie...

  Who’s YOUR Crew?! Who’s your Buyu? Your Crew? Your support system? Who are the people who you are on this path with?! To a certain degree this is. WE ARE! But… I hope this isn’t your only connection to training or people you are travelling this path with. This is Important! It’s important to get and stay connected to people. The most isolated people are often the ones who are the most unhealthy. Look at what Covid did to us! Violence, suicide, depression, anxiety, disfunction of many kinds. Even me who’s two steps off from being a feral cat needs connection (although sometimes at a distance…), people to train with and mentoring. You Can’t Get There From Here Of course many things can be learned from a video… But to learn the intricate subtilizes… To get the feel of something… To get where ever more efficiently and effectively, you have to have a coach of some sort especially when it comes to all of this Protector stuff. You want to learn how to become a tough target?! Pretty simp...