By Captain Chris Pizzo Friday, February 1, 2008
Every football season teams try to figure out what can be done better, and how not to repeat the same mistakes. Put yourself in a life and death situation now--you don’t get another chance to evaluate what you did wrong.
Security Guard Self DefenseBy Captain Chris Pizzo Thursday, January 31, 2008
Not everyone who stops crime and prevents terrorism works for the government, but people still down play the important job security guards have. The truth is security guards are often the first to respond to trouble, and many times they’re unprepared to deal with danger.
Women Close Combat Warriors of America’s Civil WarBy Captain Chris Pizzo Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Very often people incorrectly assume that women aren’t strong enough or aggressive enough for close combat, but time after time women have proven they have what it takes to survive in combat. In fact, during one of America’s most brutal conflicts several women stood out as heroes.
Public SafetyBy Captain Chris Pizzo Sunday, December 30, 2007
As the year draws to a conclusion, it is time for us to look back and evaluate what worked and what didn’t work when it comes to personal safety. The world hasn’t gotten any safer, but people still haven’t done enough when it comes to self defense.
The Wolves Are HowlingBy Captain Chris Pizzo Monday, December 10, 2007
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and author “On Combat”, explains that there are three kinds of people in this world.
North America’s DevilsBy Captain Chris Pizzo Friday, December 7, 2007
At a recent meeting of the International Association of Close Combat Professionals (IACCP), instructors came to discuss business, marketing, and of course; close combat and martial arts.
America Frees Women To Fight BackBy Captain Chris Pizzo Monday, December 3, 2007
In the shadow of the war in Iraq, America and her NATO allies continue to wage war against Al-Qaeda and the remaining Taliban in the deserts and mountains of Afghanistan.
Bayonets Not BombsBy Captain Chris Pizzo Sunday, November 25, 2007
Seems Iraq is not a “popular war”. Which basically means that because we are not full-out winning the war by the time the nightly news stops for a commercial break, people think twice about it?
The Art of Boxing Isn’t For Self DefenseBy Captain Chris Pizzo Saturday, November 24, 2007
Boxing is an exciting sport where two superb athletes square off in a ring and battle to the limits of human endurance. But while boxing is a brutal competitive sport, it is trully an ineffective method of self defense.
Deadly Martial Arts and Marketing MadnessBy Captain Chris Pizzo Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The martial arts industry is highly competitive, and to stay ahead you need an image that you can market to the public. Misrepresentations and outrageous claims have done a lot of damage to the martial arts industry, though, and Count Dante is a primary example.
Police Officers - Training, Respect and Martial ArtsBy Captain Chris Pizzo Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Despite tremendous personal risk, thousands of brave men and women join the ranks of law enforcement every year. While most of the general public claims to support men and women in uniform, for the most part it is little more than talk.
The Ultimate Fighting SecretBy Captain Chris Pizzo Monday, October 15, 2007
Last month, I sat down with a group of friends to watch the latest pay-per-view Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.
The host of the party was a major fan, and he laid out a nice spread for us with plenty of food and cold beer. The fights started and all seemed to be going well until my host started acting as if he knew something about fighting.
What Happened to the MarinesBy Captain Chris Pizzo Sunday, October 14, 2007
Rivalries aside, most people agree the Marine Corp trains some of Uncle Sam’s toughest warriors.
Deadly Martial Arts and Marketing MadnessBy Captain Chris Pizzo Thursday, October 11, 2007
The martial arts industry is highly competitive, and to stay ahead you need an image that you can market to the public. Misrepresentations and outrageous claims have done a lot of damage to the martial arts industry, though, and Count Dante is a primary example.
Self Defense for Police OfficersBy Captain Chris Pizzo Wednesday, October 10, 2007
While some see Driving While Illegal (DWI) as another issue in the illegal immigration debate, for police officers around the country it is just another potential danger. Every time a police officer gets out of a cruiser for a routine traffic stop, he or she isn’t safe until it is over.
