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| Subject | Date Asked |
| problems | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Ive been dating a guy that is 19 now for 2 years. He has been begging me to have sex with him and i ... A: Kelly, If it turned out well and you weren't harmed, you did the "right" thing. However, a lot of ... | |
| worthiness of martial arts | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: my question is simple that are all martial arts not worthy to be included for self defence or are ... A: Different martial arts have different objectives. Most of the Asian martial arts codify and lock ... | |
| Self defense | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I actually asked this question to another expert but it's been a week and I haven't gotten an ... A: You are correct. You can carry a gun in VT, open or concealed, without any kind of permit. I do not ... | |
| Self defense | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I actually asked this question to another expert but it's been a week and I haven't gotten an ... A: Tristen, It sounds like you had a close call. It also sounds like you did just about everything ... | |
| Armour vs Martial Arts | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: at first i want to tell something about me to understand the topic better i am or say i was an avid ... A: Nishant, We will all diminish physically with age. There's no way to stop it. Body armor designed ... | |
| Defense against street attack | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: On New Years Eve my friend and I were making our way home after a night out and I noticed (rather ... A: Steven, There are so many variables in such a situation, and the situation itself is so dynamic, ... | |
| Knife | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what type of knife you would recommend for walking around at night under $40. ... A: For the most part, unless one is trained in a specific style (such as with a Karambit or a ... | |
| debate on self defence | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: can you explain briefly,describe briefly,discuss,evaluate,outline how can self-defence is justified? ... A: It is a tenet of virtually all cultures that living things (people in particular) have a default ... | |
| defense | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Self-defense deals mostly with defense against close threats. But what does a person do when ... A: Particularly when it involves firearms, defense of a near attack and defense of a far attack are two ... | |
| Women's self defense | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: What components or techniques do you recommend for women's self defense and can you give a brief ... A: Stewart, Those are excellent questions. I should tell you up front that women are an enigma to me ... | |
| dvd | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me the best contemporary street fighting dvd on the market? I am looking for realistic ... A: First of all, DON'T use any Israeli system for handgun training - it is horribly inefficient. With ... | |
| dvd | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me the best contemporary street fighting dvd on the market? I am looking for realistic ... A: Black Belt magazine reported on a study done a while back in which people were given instruction in ... | |
| self defense | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: I want to sign my 11yr old son up for karate...which style would be better for him for self defense A: Lisa, The martial arts have changed a great deal since I went to my first Karate class more than 25 ... | |
Answers by Expert:
GCH
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Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to personal safety, armed and unarmed self-defense, strategic and tactical planning and considerations having to do with real-world situations. I can also answer questions pertaining to children's safety and self-defense, and women's safety and self-defense. I DO NOT answer questions regarding aspects of oriental martial arts.
Experience
Kukkiwon certified Black Belt, ETS certified self-defense instructor, NRA certified firearms instructor for state concealed carry permits, NRA qualified Distinguished Expert, Handgun; IDPA classified Expert, Stock Service Pistol Division; Instructor 1T4-8 (children's self-defense program); Instructor, Women's Self-Defense program; Instructor, Tactical Pistol Skills Development Seminar; Instructor, Introduction to Defensive Pistol competition.
Organizations
ETS, IDPA, NRA, F.I.G.H.T.
Publications
Tactical Journal
Education/Credentials
Bachelors and Masters degrees; various diplomas, certificats, and certifications in unarmed self-defense, defensive handgun, tactical rifle, defensive folding knife, and fixed blade fighting knife.
Awards and Honors
Numerous trophies, tactical pistol competition
Past/Present Clients
Private
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