The Myth of Martial Art Instructor Credentials
I think a lot of students and teachers place too much blind faith in martial art instructor credentials. John is a cop, therefore he is
January 16, 2018
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Articles and Videos
Before Carrying a Knife for Self Defense, Answer these 3 Questions
Are you thinking about carrying a knife for self defense? Maybe you already do carry. If so, there are some essential questions you need to
November 1, 2017
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Women’s Protective Measures FAQ
Going into unfamiliar territory is a little challenging for most people. For women who are thinking about taking self defense training, it can be even
October 3, 2017
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5 Reasons Women Don’t Train In Self Defense
Women’s self defense is a topic that always comes up in Spring for a couple of reasons. One, April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
April 19, 2017
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Grounded Self Defense Simulation Drill
Being on the ground when a bad guy is standing above and attacking you is very bad position to be in, but it is also
March 2, 2017
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How Dojo Etiquette Can Sharpen Your Self Defense Skills
When you first visit a traditional martial arts dojo, it can seem a little otherworldly. People wearing strange clothes, saying some things in a foreign
February 24, 2016
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Verbal De-escalation Tactics and Intimate Areas
Here I talk about a couple of specific, but very important considerations for your conflict resolution/de-fusing/verbal de-escalation tactics. Keep your human brain engaged and avoid
November 5, 2015
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Awareness Part 1: Redefining Awareness and the Color Code Model
Awareness. Awareness is a buzzword in the personal defense community that is given a lot of mentions, but far too often accompanied with very little
August 27, 2015
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A Short Lecture on Violence, Personal Protection, & Fear Management
This was a short “scratch-the-surface” talk on just a few of the important concepts and principles developed by Tony Blauer and Gavin de Becker that
June 19, 2015
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Avondale Brewery Abduction, Fake Police Carjacking, & the Value of Suspicion
One of the most powerful learning models and coaching tools in personal defense is analyzing real world incidents. This cuts through all the theory and
May 15, 2015
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Some Thoughts on Victim Blaming & Why Your Rights Don't Matter
I rarely share my political beliefs with anyone but my inner circle, and even then I don’t share much. I practically never get political on
May 11, 2015
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Social vs. Asocial Violence: A Quick & Dirty Introduction
In response to my post on whether or not to follow the bad guy’s instructions in a potentially violent situation, one of my readers (who’s
March 26, 2015
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A.C.T. Defense
Martial Arts School
2036 Old Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 490-8340
Hours of Operation:
Monday 7:30-9pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7:30-9pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 11:30am-1pm
Sunday Closed