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Welcome Erin Hornback!

Congratulations Ash!!!

Ash says,”thanks everyone!” We do the same as the adults in a hot warehouse not some Bally’s BS! Hardcore!

Welcome Isaiah Rhodes to the MAT RATS!

Even though there was a nationwide decrease, there were specific increases in certain areas of this country. Small town and medium-sized cities’ murder rate increased. Burglaries in the South increased. Rapes in cities with populations over 1,000,000 increased. And property crimes increased in the Northeast.

So, this applies to everyone, even if you live in a safe community. Maybe the thrilling conquest of burglarizing or invading your home in that safe neighborhood would be more enticing to a criminal to prove that a reputation for being safe and secure just doesn’t apply anymore. Just pick up your local paper and read the police reports section to see that burglaries are happening everywhere.

By the way, a home invasion is a burglary that takes place when you are at home! A scary thought. A burglary occurs in this country every 16 seconds, according to the FBI.

Since unprotected homes have a 60% greater chance of being violated, it is a wise investment to use a home security system. You can usually save up to 20% on home owners insurance because the risk of your property being damaged or lost dramatically decreases with properly installed and monitored systems. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on your security system or pay monitoring fees when you can just do it yourself for much cheaper. After all, you want to be in control, don’t you?

10 Things You can do Today to Decrease the Chances for Being a Burglary Target:

• Keep your entrance ways visible from the street. Don’t allow landscaping to obstruct the view – burglars like to work in seclusion so they don’t have to worry about nosy neighbors or passersby.

• Use solid core or metal doors with deadbolt locks for all entrances, even the door leading from the garage into the house. Re-key the locks when you move into the house.

• Use a locking device on glass sliding doors. Install anti-lift devices.

• Keep your windows closed and locked, unless you’re right there in that room.

• Get to know your neighbors and look out for each others homes, especially when someone is out of town.

• Make use of exterior lighting, especially by the doors. Motion-sensor lights are essential.

• Use timers inside so that even if you’re not home, it appears that you are.

• Keep valuable documents and personal papers inside of a locked, fire-proof safe. Lock up your weapons.

• Keep an inventory of your property. (photographs or video, accompanied by notes or audio.)

• Install and use a home security system. I recommend the Mace Wireless because it has a quick & easy set-up with fun interactive features.

For more information on home safety and the Self Defense Black Belt Program, contact Jim at 254-247-3668

Welcome Gabriel and Stormy Villalpando to our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program!

Welcome Jose Torres to the Mat Ratz kids Jiu-Jitsu class!

We would like to congratulate the following folks for completing the Self Defense Grappling coaches course held in Hutto, Texas.

I would like to welcome Emme Rubio to our children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class!

SIMPLE
The first answer is whatever works. Whatever is effective is good self defense. Whatever gives you the greatest chance of survival is good self defense. That being said, there are a few factors that need to be considered. Think of the worst possible scenario. Chances are you will be attacked when your assailant feels he has a distinct advantage. That means you must assume he will be larger, determined, armed and has friends. Anything you do must account for these real possibilities. Until you are proven other wise, chances are you won’t know for ure until it’s too late.

DIRECT AND DEVASTATING
Time is of the essence, you need to cause as much damage to your target and as little damage to yourself. Techniques that take a lot of time just don’t cut it. Methods that cause you to wait just don’t cut it. You have to inflict as much damage as fast as possible. Lead with speed, follow with power and take bits and pieces away from your assailant as you cause more damage and injury. The techniques you use should allow to hit anywhere on your targets body and cause little or no damage to you. You must react in a way that allows you to keep your assailant off balance and build momentum until he’s no longer a threat and allow for a swift escape.

ENVIRONMENT
Next, you need to consider your environment. Asphalt, ice, snow, jungle, beach, the woods or your living room, each situation presents a unique set of circumstances. You need to react in a way that takes all of this into consideration. Simple foot work done in the correct manner will account for every possible scenario. Then you have to consider yourself. Chances are you will appear to be a good target. This means you’re older, smaller, injured or otherwise distracted. Remember Murphy’s law- what can go wrong will go wrong. You also have to consider what happens to your body when you are placed under hormone induced stress or fear. You get tunnel vision; you lose control of your fine motor skills. You experience auditory exclusion and as your hear rate increases your ability to perform even the most simple techniques.

TRAIN FOR LIFE
When you train, it’s for your worst nightmare. The guy who just got out of prison or the junkie who doesn’t care what belt you have. Criminals just want what you have, plain and simple. You have to plan for the absolute worst case scenario. Also, you should have a little nasty surprise for your would be attacker. Empty hand techniques are nice but WEAPONS AND TECHNOLOGY beat empty hands time and time again.

Do you have a self defense plan in place for your home? Do you feel prepared to defend your life or a family members? If the answer to any of these is no, then you need Self Defense training.

Call Jim at (254) 247-4999 to schedule a free class in our Self Defense Program.