Courses

Why are knives so scary? Let us count the ways …

Edged weapons can be found everywhere and in every continent in the world.

They’re cheap. Go to a dollar store and get paring knife for one buck!

They’re easily concealed.

And they never need to be reloaded or maintained. Just pull it out and start stabbing!

In the USA alone, edged weapons accounted for 1,476 murders in 2019.

That’s why we created this a no-B.S. practical program that gives you the knowledge, techniques, and training methods to STOP a knife-wielding psycho in his tracks.

Through our 24 easy-to-follow videos (yes, there are 24 parts!) they’ll get a simple, comprehensive, and reality-based program that includes:

• The 2 Most Common Types of Knife Attacks: Criminals aren’t trained martial arts masters, so the way they’ll stab you is predictable. Learn what these two attacks are to stay safe.
• The 2 simple (but not easy) defensive techniques that’ll stop those common knife attacks.
• The 5 telltale signs of an impending knife attack and how to make it second nature to spot them before they happen.
• Our (kinda) counter-intuitive tactic that’ll prevent your torso from getting jabbed repeatedly like a pin cushion.
• The 4 powerful empty-hand strikes that’ll stop any violent thug, regardless of your speed or size.
• Forget fancy joint locks or complicated disarms from so-called masters. We break down how you can control your opponent and the weapon into just TWO simple motions.

Do you know what the most common street attack is?

If you guessed a mass shooting … you’d be wrong!

How about a terrorist plowing their van through a crowded intersection? Wrong again.

The single most commonly used weapon on the street is the haymaker.

Why? It’s the weapon everyone is born with: our fists. No one has to go out a buy them, they’re easy to use, and they have tremendous knockout power …

… and in some cases can be fatal — if not by the initial blow than by the secondary impact of the head hitting the ground after getting knocked unconscious!

“Punch Defense 1.0”™ breaks down the different types of suckerpunches and haymakers, how they are used, and how to prevent from being a sucker yourself.

Through our 21 easy-to-follow videos (yes, there are 21 parts!) they’ll get a simple, comprehensive, and reality-based program that includes:

• The 2 Most Common Types of Punch Attacks: Criminals aren’t pro boxers or trained martial arts masters, so the way they’ll hit you is predictable. Learn what these two attacks are so you know how to stop them.
• The 1 simple (but not easy) defensive technique that’ll stop those common haymaker assaults.
• How to make it second nature to spot the 4 telltale signs of an impending haymaker.
• Our (kinda) counter-intuitive tactic that’ll prevent your face from getting smashed in.
• The 4 powerful empty-hand strikes that’ll stop any violent thug, regardless of your speed or size.
• Forget fancy joint locks or complicated blocking techniques. We break down how you can control your opponent into just TWO simple motions.

Whether it’s a hammer, a tire iron, or a baseball bat, clubbing attacks are scary and potentially fatal!

What a club lacks in conceal-ability and portability, it makes up in sheer speed and power.

It can break arms and legs, shatter teeth, and crack skulls.

So, how do you defend against them?

“Impact Weapon Defense 1.0”™ shows you how criminals use a club, gives you the signs to watch out for, and teaches you two sure-fire techniques to stop a blunt-weapon beating dead in its tracks.

Through our 19 easy-to-follow videos (yes, there are 19 parts!) they’ll get a simple, comprehensive, and reality-based program that includes:

• 19 step-by-step instructional videos to show you how to defend yourself against a bad guy swinging a hammer/baseball bat (both one-handed and two-handed) at your face!
• The Laws of Stupid: We’re BIG on situational awareness, and a little bit of it goes a long way in preventing your skull getting smashed in. We explain each “law” and how not to break any of them (hint: there are FOUR things to look out for).
• The 4 Most Common Types of Club Attacks: Criminals aren’t pro athletes or Filipino martial arts masters, so the way they’ll hit you is quite caveman-like and predictable. Learn what these attacks are so you know how to stop them.
• Our (kinda) counter-intuitive tactic that’ll prevent your braincase from getting caved in.
• Forget fancy joint locks or complicated disarming techniques. We break down how you can control your opponent into just TWO simple motions.
• How to make it second nature to spot the the telltale sign of an impending club attack.
• The 4 powerful empty-hand strikes that’ll stop any violent thug, regardless of your speed or size.

Gangland killings.

Road-rage shootings.

Strong-arm robberies.

And domestic disputes that end in fatal shootings.

Gun violence is at levels not see in DECADES.

So, it only makes to know what to do if you’re faced with a firearm threat and you’re unarmed (or unable to draw your own pistol).

That’s why we’ve launched our next flagship combatives program: the “Pistol Defense Course.”

The vast majority of knife-fighting systems will have instructors who start their lessons with the knife already in their hands.

Yeah, that’s the EASY part!

The hard part — the part that actually saves your live — is getting the blade out in time!

“EDC Knife 1.0” is a 71-part (yes, seventy-one!) online course that gives you the fundamentals of selecting, carrying, and using an edged tool for self-defense. And, most importantly, it shows you the safest and fastest way to deploy your blade.

We also go over topics that other instructors usually gloss over or completely neglect: the ethics and legalities involved with using a blade.

There’s no denying that a pistol or a knife is a much more effective self-defense tool than a pen.

But the problem is NOT everyone can carry a lethal weapon – even if they wanted to. Due to restrictive laws, many people CAN’T legally carry a gun or blade.

So what should they do instead?

Just walk around empty-handed and hope you never encounter a robber, rapist, or murderer?

Well, hope is NOT a sound self-defense strategy.

That’s where a defensive tool like an everyday-carry pen comes into play.

But a sturdy EDC pen can save your life against a violent criminal – and you won’t have to face jail time for using it

What’s the most effective less-lethal weapon?

“When your life is on the line — but you don’t have a gun or a knife — you need a tool that will stop a deadly threat regardless of your size, speed, or skill level.”

That’s why we advocate the use of an EDC tactical flashlight. It’s both a long-range “projectile” and a close-quarters combat weapon. How so?

It’s a long-range “projectile” of sorts because you can “throw” 600 lumens’ worth of white light to blind a bad guy before he even gets within 15 feet of you (unlike a stun gun, which needs to be deploy within arm’s reach of a dangerous mugger or murderer).

Some critics say, “Well, flashlights don’t work during the day.” And to that we say, “Ha! Have you ever been hit with a flashlight before?” It’s like getting smashed in the face with a mini metal pipe!

That’s why we’ve released our new “EDC Flashlight: Daily-Carry Defense Part I”™ course.

It shines some much-needed light on an area of personal protection that’s been kept in the darkness for too long.

This 31-part program (yes, it has thirty-one videos!) bring to you a practical and effective program that anyone — you, your kids, your grandparents — could learn today to help protect themselves on the streets today.

So, what are you waiting for? Click below to find out more!

The karambit is everywhere nowadays!

Maybe you saw it in Keanu Reeves’ John Wick 3. Or perhaps it was in the Netflix movie, Extraction, starring Chris Hemsworth.

And for good reason.

This exotic weapon from Southeast Asia has a distinctly curved blade and an unusual retention ring. What is is used for? Why is the blade curved? Is it better than a straight-edged knife?

Well, we answer those questions and more through our “EDC Karambit”™ course.

Through our 25 easy-to-follow videos (yes, there are 25 parts!) they’ll get a simple, comprehensive, and practical program that includes:

• How to draw your weapon when SHTF: Few teachers are even teaching this! But it’s important because if you cannot draw your weapon, you won’t be able to use it. Sure, once it is out, you are a deadly weapon, but how do you get it out safely and effectively when someone is punching you in the face? We’ll share this secret with you.
• How to transition from empty hands to your weapon: Your hands are your first line of defense during extreme close-quarters combat – NOT your knife or gun. We show you how to transition from empty-hand strikes to your weapon.
• Off-hand draw (or weak/support/non-dominate hand draw): We have two hands, being able to access our weapon with either hand can be the difference between life or death.
• Supreme efficiency: Draw your weapon and cut in one motion. We break it down for you and turn you into a modern-day samurai.
• Folding karambit deployment: The four steps to success. Miss one and you lose.
• When to drill your draw so you are guaranteed to get enough training even if you are super lazy like us. We get enough repetition with this little secret.

Here is the harsh reality that every woman, teen, and person of smaller stature must accept:

It doesn’t matter if you own a gun, carry a pocketknife, or have years of martial arts training …

If a violent criminal has marked you as an easy target and has the opportunity to strike without being noticed, he will viciously and brutally assault you without hesitation.

And, sadly, when seconds count, police are minutes away.

Rapists, robbers, racists, and psychopaths know this.

That’s why violent crime has exploded across the nation in the past two years. The murder rate in major U.S. cities has skyrocketed 44% since 2019!

If that’s not enough, here are some sobering statistics from the FBI:

FACT: Every 26 seconds an American is violently assaulted.

FACT: Every 2 minutes someone is robbed in the USA.

FACT: Every 3.8 minutes an American is raped.

It’s it time you learn how to defend yourself and your loved ones while at the same time boost your physical fitness levels and elevate your confidence?

To show you how simple this can be and how to maximize your odds of survival …

We just released the practical, effective, and (dare we say) fun “Fighting Chance Combatives”™ online course!

This guaranteed home study course is comprised of 53 videos (yes, fifty-three!) that will give you a proven and comprehensive approach to not only spotting and avoiding a potential threat, but also to help you beat back a violent thug.

Don’t be fooled into thinking this is like other courses out there. It’s NOT karate-in-street-clothes disguised as a “women’s self-defense.”

This simple, comprehensive, and reality-based program includes:

Human Radar: We’re BIG on situational awareness, and a little bit of it goes a long way in preventing and avoiding a violent assault. We show you how to easily develop it and apply it in your everyday life.

• The 5 powerful empty-hand strikes that’ll stop any violent thug, regardless of your speed or size.
• The 1 simple (but not easy) defensive technique that’ll stop the most common empty-hand assaults.
• Our (kinda) counter-intuitive tactic that’ll prevent your face from getting smashed in.
• Forget fancy joint locks or complicated blocking techniques. We break down how you can control your opponent into just TWO simple motions.
• The Laws of Stupid: Personal protection is often about making smart lifestyle choices. We explain each “law” and how not to break any of them to stay safe (hint: there are FOUR things to look out for).

“90% of fights go to the ground? Really?!?”

The first time our co-founder, Dr. Conrad Bui, heard that claim was in the mid ‘90s and, by that time, he was already an accomplished martial artist, having earned a 5th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and American Freestyle Karate.

He was also an instructor (guru) in Silat and (a sifu) in Kuntao and in Kung Fu (Ba Gua Zhang). He had the credentials.

He was also a former bar bouncer. And as a bar bouncer …

“He Saw Plenty of Fights that Ended up on the Barroom Floor”

Maybe not 90% as marketed, but plenty did. Conrad had some wrestling experience in middle school but he knew he was lacking in the grappling department … severely lacking.

And truth be told …

“He was CLUELESS in Ground Fighting.”

So, he put on a brand spanking new white belt and joined his first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class back in 2008.

With a street-fighter’s point of view, he studied hard and had his ups — like winning multiple gold medals at major BJJ tournaments, and eventually earning the coveted BJJ black belt from a bona-fide world class BJJ champion and professional Bellator MMA fighter, Diego Herzog …

… and he had his downs — years spent in the gym, thousands of dollars in lessons, dislocated fingers, shoulder, back and neck injuries, and a blown meniscus in his right knee. But regardless …

“Mission Accomplished!”

After his 13-year trial by fire, Conrad can honestly say that you do NOT need to spend a decade getting your black belt in BJJ, spend thousands of dollars, and suffer excruciating injuries to be effective in a street-fight.

You simply need to have the knowledge of what is important to train for street-fighting scenarios.

You see, about 90% of what he learned in BJJ was great in the gym and for competition but … he would NEVER use it in a street fight or in self-defense.

That means that….

“You only need the 10% to be Effective!”

But what 10%?

That’s where our new “Antigrappling”™ course fills the void.

He has stripped down over a decade of BJJ training to bring you the meat and potatoes, the nuts and bolts of street grappling.

In short, if you want to avoid grappling (because it limits your awareness and mobility) or you simply hate grappling, this is for you!

Here’s a Glimpse of What You Will Learn in Our New 20-Part Program, “Antigrappling: Takedown Defense & Survival”™ …

• Learn why, on the streets, a BJJ Black belt doesn’t want to grapple on the ground.
• Prevention is the BEST medicine by learning the Laws of Stupid and the Tiga Tactics 3-Stage Mindset.
• Discover the “three simple concepts to stuff any takedown.” That’s right, just three concepts to remember and you will be harder to take down than last year’s Christmas tree.
• Drills for Skills: So just how can we drill takedown defense in a safe and effective way? Heck we make it FUN and provide you with a great workout to boot!
• The Truth About Takedown Defense: Like anything, they take work and guess what, if you are up against a high school or college wrestler … well, you’re most likely going to hit the deck, so it is to everyone’s benefit to learn how to fall properly.
• Life Skill: Like swimming or working a computer, learning to fall safely should be a life skill that everyone learns. This subject is something you want to share with your family (especially your kids) because it can prevent broken bones and concussions.

“Antigrappling Part I” was devoted to helping you stay on your feet (so you can stay mobile and run if necessary). Even as a BJJ black belt, the last place I want to be in a violent street fight is on the ground (even if I had a dominant position).

But even with these skills, you just never know, you may end up rolling on the pavement. You may have been taken down by surprise, tripped over a chair, or stumbled on a curb. So …

In this program, we take a DEEP dive into how to survive when you are on the floor, in the worst positions (like on your back).

But do NOT mistake this for another BJJ escapes video. In this new program we show you the practical 10% of Jiu-Jitsu to help you survive in the crappiest situations. It’s like …

14 years of BJJ knowledge handed to you on a silver platter.

Here is a small glimpse of what you will learn in this new program:

• Tiga Tactics 3-stage mindset on how to avoid fights in the first place. I have not been in a fight since middle school because of the proper mindset that keeps me out of trouble. Make sure to share this with those you love.
• Even if you are a grappler, we do NOT recommend the ground fight. We tell you why you want to avoid it like an egg salad gone bad.
• The Guard in Grappling? What is it? Hint: it is similar to keeping your guard up in boxing or Muay Thai. Say what?
• Use this when you are on your back and you will drastically increase your odds of ground survival. Forget the de la Riva guard, spider guard and berimbolos (if you grapple, you know what we’re talking about) and use this easy and effective guard … the Battle Guard.
• What happens when you do not. keep your feet between you and your attacker? Not a big surprise — you are behind the eight ball.
• How to train with your partner so that they will. keep coming back. Yes, this is something you will want to know (especially if you train with family).
• Drill – Smart Striking: Don’t just flail your legs around like an eggbeater; know the 3 targets to strike when you are on your back. Yes, just 3 targets to keep it super easy and super effective. Pinpoint targeting and distancing attributes are what we are developing here.
• Drill – Focus Mitts: Target the three high value targets. Add a little “umph” to your defense and at the same time, continue to work on hitting high value targets.
• Drill – Kicking Shield: Got one of them lying around? This drill will strengthen your core, glutes, and legs (allowing you to throw more effective strikes off your back) and at the same time, you will help condition your partner.
• Battle Guard Retention: It doesn’t take long for an attacker to know that they want to get past your feet to avoid your kicks. Heck, there are a lot of people who have taken BJJ nowadays and know from the onset that they need to “pass your guard.” Well, we are not going to let you lose your weapons and show you 3 ways to get your legs back in play.

“Antigrappling III: Stand and Fight” is dedicated to the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ground-fighting skill: Getting Off the Ground As Quickly and Safely As Possible.

If you watch enough footage of real-life attacks like we do, one thing becomes painfully clear: 

Victims who get caught on their backs are more likely to be beaten, stabbed, shot, robbed, raped, or killed. So, it makes sense to have…

The LIFE-SAVING ability to get off the ground so you can flee or fight back during a violent encounter.

But that DOESN’T mean you need to become an expert in ground-fighting.

In fact, you only need to know what’s important to train for street self-defense scenarios.

And I’ll show you how.

As a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Even though I’ve spent the past 15 years dedicated to studying and teaching BJJ, as well as actively competing in national

tournaments, I’ve always looked at grappling from a street-fighter’s point of view.

And what I’ve found is that about 90% of what I learned in BJJ was great in the gym and for competition but … I would NEVER use it for

self-defense.

That means you only need the other 10% to be effective!

But which 10%?

Our “Antigrappling III: Stand & Fight”™ course will uncover what actually works in a real-world attack.

Here’s a Glimpse of What You Will Learn

• How NOT to Get Your Teeth Kicked In: Many martial arts systems teach the WRONG way to get up — forget those fancy kip-ups from Kung Fu Theater — that will result in an emergency visit to the dentist.
• Performing the wrong stand-up technique (which unfortunately is taught in many martial arts) can result in your attacker EASILY pushing you back down onto the ground — talk about wasting time AND energy.
• How to hit an attacker who’s standing over you and use that movement to get back up NOW.
• Three is the Key: We break down moves to just three main parts, which is easy for anyone to digest. Simply — beginning, middle, and end. The last thing you need when your life is on the line is a complicated technique that is impossible to remember.
• Drills for Skills: Old-school teaching was technique-based. NEW-school teaching is drilling-based. This program has drills galore for rapid mastery. And, heck yeah, it’s a lot of FUN too!
• Safety FIRST: As a doctor of chiropractic, I have treated many patients who injured themselves with martial arts training. Don’t be one of them. We show you how to take care of your partner so that you can BOTH train consistently.

Who doesn’t have a machete?

From city folks who use one for gardening to hardcore bushcrafters who trek through jungles, you can find this edged tool in the hands of people on virtually every continent on the planet.

But do you know how to use it in a defensive situation?

Whether you plan to use it for home defense or the Zombie Apocalypse, “Machete Fighting”™ will teach them how to turn that camping tool (sitting in your garage) into a deadly defensive weapon.

Through our 25 easy-to-follow videos (yes, there are 25 parts!) they’ll get a simple, comprehensive, and practical program that includes:

• Where is it appropriate to carry a machete? Hint: While doing yard work? Yes. At a campsite? Yes. At a mall? Uh, no.
• How to grip the machete so that you never drop it. Miss this detail and you may end up losing your weapon and maybe your life.
• Forget fancy techniques or complicated numbering systems from so-called masters. We break down machete strikes into just TWO simple motions. Yes, two motions are all you need to become deadly efficient.
• The single most powerful strike with the machete: how to do it and (more importantly) how to do it safely. Don’t skip this because if you do, you will end up becoming your own worst enemy.
• Work the simple machete drills with us. It’ll turn you into a lethal weapon AND work your core. How about that? Two for the price of one. Get a great workout and learn to be lethal with the blade.
• What to do with your non-weapon/weak/support or off-hand so it doesn’t become a liability. Although movies make it look cool, you should not be swinging both arms around when using a machete. We show you three places to place it, you pick the one that works for you.
• Mobility drills: Footwork wins fights. Simple, yet why do teachers make it so complicated? We break down the sweet science and make it both easy and effective for you.

What’s the most deadly kick?

How can I knockout someone with one punch?

What’s the best move to do in a street-fight?

These are just some of the most common questions we get as self-defense instructors. And while are they are common, they are NOT the right questions to ask if you’re looking to defend yourself in a violent confrontation.

That’s because there’s NO single “best” technique that can guarantee your safety.

Anyone who says there is one is either lying to you or lying to themselves.

But what CAN help you survive a life-and-death situation is realistically and progressively training the 4 most effective strikes.

“Toolbox 1.0″™ will teach anyone — beginner or master — how they can sharpen those 4 most powerful strikes for street self-defense.

Through our 10 easy-to-follow videos (yes, there are 10 parts!) they’ll get a simple, comprehensive, and practical program that includes:

• The 4 Most Effective Empty-Hand Strikes: Whether you’re a 100-pound beginner or a martial arts master, these 3 strikes and 1 technique will help you stop almost any violent thug.
• Realistic Training: We bust martial arts myths and street-fight fallacies to give you techniques that WILL work on the streets. No fancy spin kicks or overly complicated wrist locks. Just simple, direct, and powerful moves.
• Progressive Training: You can’t go from hero to zero in one or two sessions. We show you how to start slowly and lightly, allowing you to perfect each technique, before amping up the speed, intensity, and complexity — strike by strike, step by step.
• A Comprehensive Curriculum: Unlike most instructors who teach various of techniques in a random order, we give you a specific regimen to follow that provides the most logical progression for building speed, power, and deadliness.
• Drillers are Killers: Using a combination of solo drills, focus mitts, Thai pads, and a heavy bag, we give an almost endless list of drills you can use to perfect your striking, whether alone or with a trusted training partner.
• Fit to Fight: If you follow our training regimen, you will not only learn how to put down almost any violent attacker, you’ll also get a fantastic workout by burning a ton of calories and building your endurance.
• Low Investment, High Yield: Due to the modular nature of our course, you can practice different sections of the “Toolbox” for just 15 minutes a day and still see significant benefits in speed, power, and endurance.