Should You Follow the Bad Guy's Instructions?
Some of my earliest memories are from when my parents and I lived in a small duplex apartment in East Gadsden. Our neighbors in the
March 10, 2015
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Automatic Holster…Automatic Facepalm
Recently I’ve seen a video posted a few times on Facebook demonstrating something called the “Automatic Holster.” I finally took a moment to watch the
February 27, 2015
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How the Flinch Response can Save Your Ass
“In battle, if you you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.” – Miyamoto Musashi Perhaps, but not necessarily. I posted the above quote
June 11, 2014
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The Rules of Bad Guys: The 3 Things They Don't Want
Let’s revisit our parking deck scenario from our previous post on the 3 things bad guys want. You’ve finished your last minute Christmas shopping (or
December 30, 2013
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The Rules of Bad Guys: The 3 Things They Want
Christmas is in 2 days time. You’ve procrastinated and are just now finishing up your shopping and getting that one special gift. You pay for
December 23, 2013
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Should I Open Carry My Firearm?
I recently received a message on Facebook from a fellow martial artist and gun owner. My friend asked: Hey Tucker Sensei, I have a question
September 5, 2013
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Martial Arts Student Moves to Protect Knife Attack Victim on College Campus
Today (Friday, August 30, 2013), I had an interesting experience. I was walking back from the science building at the university to go across campus
September 4, 2013
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Consequences of Sharing Facebook Hoaxes
This post is a follow up to my last post about Facebook Myths and Intelligence Gathering. This post examines how the consequences of not fact checking
April 5, 2013
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Facebook Myths and Intelligence Gathering
When I first heard and read about the Bujinkan martial arts back in the late 80’s and when I started training in the early 90’s,
February 26, 2013
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Do You Have Commitment Issues?
Budo is a huge part of my life. In a philosophical sense, it influences nearly everything I do. I engage in physical practice a lot!
January 16, 2013
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Are You Listening?
Listening is an invaluable skill in everyday life. A good listener is able to truly tune in to what his friends are saying, what’s going
December 27, 2012
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How to Apply Self Defense FEAR Management to the Dentist's Office
Regardless of how advanced in self defense or martial arts you are, you deal with fear. All of us deal with fear. Period. How well
December 17, 2011
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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