Practical Defense
A practical approach to staying safe in our increasingly dangerous urban environments. Learn simple strategies and everyday habits from Alex Haddox that will help protect you and your loved ones from harm. Hear interviews with experts on the criminal mind and listen to stories directly from real victims. When you understand what a criminal looks for in a target, you can avoid taking on those characteristics and thus escape selection.

Quick Tip of the Week - Do Not Enter
If you arrive home to discover your house has been broken into and burglarized, DO NOT ENTER.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

Raising Awareness
http://www.taekwondotimes.com
A monthly column by Alex Haddox.

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_45_QT.mp3
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Selecting a Martial Art School for Your Child - In this episode we cover tips and questions you should consider when selecting a martial arts school for your child. Martial arts programs for children are entirely different than programs for adults. The style of martial art means almost nothing for children. To them, it is all punching, kicking, rolling around on the ground and having fun.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

Raising Awareness
http://www.taekwondotimes.com
A monthly column by Alex Haddox.

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_44.mp3
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Quick Tip of the Week - Be the first to call 911
After any violent confrontation be the first person to call 911 and report the incident. This helps establish you as the victim and helps protect you from retaliation by your attackers.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

Raising Awareness
http://www.taekwondotimes.com
A monthly column by Alex Haddox.

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_43_QT.mp3
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Interview with Jon -
Jon was stabbed by a cocaine-addicted transient while waiting for a tram in Amsterdam. He shares his entire experience from the interactions with the transient leading up to the attack to the follow-up with the police months later.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com

Raising Awareness
Monthly column by Alex Haddox
Tae Kwon Do Times

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_42.mp3
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