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Confidence in Every Step: Mastering Self-Defense

Defend Yourself: Knowledge, Skills, and Strength

  • April 25, 2024

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    Self Defense Tips

    Empower Yourself Essential Self-Defense Techniques for Real-Life Situations

    In today’s unpredictable world, knowing how to defend yourself is more than just a skill—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re walking home alone at night or faced with an unexpected confrontation, having the confidence and ability to protect yourself can make all the difference. In this post, we’ll explore three fundamental…

  • April 17, 2024

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    Training Tips

    Choosing the Right Martial Art for Self-Defense: A Comprehensive Guide

    Are you training in the right martial art? It’s a question that many enthusiasts grapple with, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. So let’s break it down. Traditional martial arts, often steeped in history and culture, serve a noble purpose in building character and imparting knowledge. They’re excellent for instilling…

  • February 27, 2024

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    Training Tips

    E Cycle

    Check out my 3 part video series for FREE!  Here I am in one of my classes talking about having a “Game Plan” in self-defense! Check out my 3 part video series for FREE! Here I am in one of my classes talking about having a “Game Plan” in self-defense! For more…

  • December 13, 2023

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    Self Defense Tips

    Defense is the Best Offense

    The Northern Illinois area has surely had its blessings over the last two decades, as the area many of us call home, has seen growth economically and socially. Unfortunately, along with positive growth, the area has also seen its share of crime growth. This was noted by many news stories…

  • December 13, 2023

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    Weapons

    The Weapon’s Ambush

    As we turn from summer to winter, predators have extra means to hide and conceal weapons, which is bad news for the good guys. Whether you’re talking about the image shown in movies where a trench coat conceals a shot gun, or as seen in social media CCTV recordings where…

  • December 13, 2023

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    Self Defense Tips

    Training Tips When Getting Started

    It is easy to page through a martial arts magazine, and read all of the techniques on self-defense. It is even easier to click through the numerous self-defense videos online, and see an array of moves, drills and concepts. However, just looking at moves and viewing techniques doesn’t build skill.…

  • December 13, 2023

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    Close Quarters

    Six Self Defense Tips as the Weather and Travel Plans Heat Up

    As weather warms up, people start taking their spring breaks and planning their summer vacations. Some of them might be local, and others even internationally. As a self-defense instructor I’ve realized, and my hope is, that some citizens are taking more responsibility for their own safety. However, others still live…

  • December 13, 2023

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    Weapons

    Self Defense on a Budget

    With fears of an impending recession, you might be thinking of how you can cut back your budget in entertainment or luxuries which you’ve enjoyed for a while. However, the one thing that you should not cut back on is your safety and security. If you’ve been training for years…

Sifu Matt Numrich

Sifu Matt Numrich is a martial artist and self-defense expert, renowned for his training in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts. Certified by prominent Bruce Lee students, he blends traditional and modern techniques, offering practical self-defense training to students of all levels with an engaging and effective teaching style.