First there is black.Then there is light andAll the colors of jazz.And there is sound in these colors.A wailing trumpet drips coolViolet, threaded with smoke.Heavy blue lumbers from the bassWhile the clarinet tempsAnd tantalizes in hot pink counterpoint.But the drumThe drum beats blood red.”Poem by Doug Moench from the Comic Moon Knight #26 (1982)
“I just knew it”, “You knew what”? “I was almost in a car accident today, luckily I had a sixth sense it coming at me, and I got out of the way in time”, “What are you talking about, you think you’re some kind of a clairvoyant”? “No, listen. As usual I was late for …
He looked wild. I ran over to assist and grabbed his shoulders. He turned violently, and blood sprayed onto me from his mouth. Mike pulled him back and added a good dose of pepper spray into the mix. But wait. I’m getting ahead of myself. How did I get here? It all started at lunch …
What is situational awareness? Situational awareness can get you out of a violent confrontation. It is by far the best self-defense technique available. It even outstrips MMA. So what is it?
How to protect yourself from coronavirus. Before I get into that, I need to introduce you to a concept. Proxemics.
How to arrive home safely at night. This post is inspired by a recent change in our lives. Our youngest daughter has just started university. To make her commute easier, she stays in a house closer to the city during the week and sometimes has to arrive home to an empty property after dark. Security …
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According to the World Health Organisation, cars are responsible for more preventable deaths than suicide, HIV/AIDS and even homicide. Motorists in low and middle-income societies are most at risk of dying in a vehicle accident, with countries in Africa reaching the top of this list.
To answer what the best self-defense technique is first to watch the video below. Please disregard the fact that this is a typical day on the streets of South Africa. This incident could have taken place anywhere in the world. Our victim/survivor is walking down a busy road. She is on her cell phone; engrossed …
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You open your eyes. You are in the dark enclosed environment.
You are in the trunk of a car. Could situational awareness be the key to your freedom?