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The Stay Safe Self Defense Course Online
The Stay Safe Self Defense Course is a basic course that was developed through the aid of numerous years of training, ongoing self defense education, and expert resources, with the intent to provide a holistic approach to personal safety. Therefore, you will...
Stay Safe – Advanced Self Defense Course
Stay Safe - Advanced Self Defense Course
Enjoy a Happy and Safe Halloween
Everyone wants to enjoy a happy and safe Halloween. However, as children and adults take to the streets and neighborhoods in search of tricks and treats, Halloween activities can be a recipe for accidents and mishaps.To help you prepare for a night of safe...
Tunnel Vision and Self Defense
You may have received some advice that I've also been given: "When getting into an altercation, stare your opponent down." In other words, stare the person dead in the eyes. Maybe that works for school yard bullies....maybe...but it's not the best advice if you're on...
Why Carry a Concealed Firearm?
Making the decision to carry a concealed firearm is not one to take lightly. Carrying a concealed firearm is not just a right of our U.S. Constitution, it is one of tremendous responsibility. Not only are you taking on the responsibility of safely carrying a firearm,...
Shoken Self-Defense Instructor Receives Firearms Certifications
Shoken Firearms Instructor, Mark Roscoe, receives National Rifle Association Instructor Certification in Basics of Pistol Shooting and Home Firearms Safety. These certifications will be used to further our firearms training courses including our Concealed Carry...
The Importance of Self-Defense
No one has the right to take your future, your possessions, or your potential, but that's exactly what happens when you become the victim of a violent crime. While we live in one of the safest countries in the world, our news media are filled with story...
All Self Defense Situations Don’t End Up on the Ground
Many people believe that all fights ultimately end up on the ground. And this can be true, as most physical altercations are unskilled individuals, so they're going to the ground because they don't know anything else. If you watch young kids, they always try to tackle...
Self Defense Instructor Mark Roscoe
Self Defense Instructor Mark Roscoe with His Sensei in 1995 As a martial artist, Mark Roscoe was privileged to have trained and tested under Sensei Kanmei Uechi. Visiting his dojo several times, Uechi Sensei was always enthusiastic about Mr....
Shoken Self-Defense Instructor Receives COBRA Certification
In an effort to continually add value to the training at Shoken Self-Defense Academy, Instructor Mark Roscoe recently received the C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense Certification. This program adds value to the ongoing training of our students and ensures we are staying...
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