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.

Talking to the Police - Some suggestions on the Do's and Don'ts of speaking with the police after you have been forced to physically defend yourself.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

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

Raising Awareness
A monthly column by Alex Haddox on TaeKwonDoTimes.com.

Alex Haddox on Facebook
Alex Haddox Facebook Fan Page

Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training
Official Alex Haddox web site

In Praise of the Fifth Amendment: Why No Criminal Suspect Should Ever Talk to the Police
Professor James Duane (Regent University School of Law) and Officer George Bruch (Virginia Beach Police Department) lecture on why you should never agree to be interviewed by the police.

U.S. Concealed Carry Association
A resource for the armed citizen.

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_54.mp3
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Quick Tip of the Week - Cover v Concealment
If you are looking for someplace to protect yourself or your loved ones from projectiles, know and understand the difference between cover and concealment. It could save your life.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

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

Raising Awareness
A monthly column by Alex Haddox on TaeKwonDoTimes.com.

Alex Haddox on Facebook
Alex Haddox Facebook Fan Page

Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training
Official Alex Haddox web site

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_53_QT.mp3
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Tactical Flashlights - A good flashlight (torch) should be a part of your defensive kit. If you can illuminate your surroundings, you can better insulate yourself from risk. Think of purchasing a good tactical flashlight in the same way you would any other defensive weapon.

(c) 2009 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

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

Raising Awareness
A monthly column by Alex Haddox on TaeKwonDoTimes.com.

Alex Haddox on Facebook
Alex Haddox Facebook Fan Page

Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training
Official Alex Haddox web site

SureFire
Compact high-intensity flashlights for outdoors, self-defense, military, law enforcement, and general applications.

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_52.mp3
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Quick Tip of the Week - Stop v Break
This week we cover the use of the word "stop" in training. Using the word "stop" as a command signal is a bad habit to get into when training.

(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.

Alex Haddox on Facebook
Alex Haddox Facebook Fan Page

Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training
Official Alex Haddox web site

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_51_QT.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:01 PM