In the world of self protection, one of the most damaging myths is the belief that survival depends on power, such as physical dominance, aggression, toughness, or the ability to overwhelm another person. This belief is deeply embedded in popular culture, training systems, and marketing narratives that glorify force while quietly ignoring how violence actually unfolds. In reality, survival is far less about power and far more about permission, the internal permission to act, to disengage, to...

In recent years, many Self Defence and martial arts advertisements have begun using long strings of impressive sounding terms (buzzwords). You might see posters or profiles listing: MMA, Krav Maga, Combatives, CQB, Urban Survival, Reality Based Training, Weapon Systems, Pressure Testing, all in one place. This can look vert exciting, especially for someone new to training, but it’s important to understand what this trend actually represents. Buzzword stacking is when instructors or...

There’s a growing problem with systems, especially those rebranded from Krav Maga, that disguise themselves as self protection programs for women. They often feature female instructors teaching women’s only classes under the banner of empowerment, but scratch the surface, and what you find is just a slightly softened version of Krav Maga drills, heavy on combatives, light on context. No coverage of: • Pre-fight communication and boundary setting. • Fear management and emotional regulation. •...