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Evidence based self-defense™ System
As threat management professionals we have built our livelihood, education, and careers in protection through military, law enforcement, criminal justice, and psychology to address prevention, management, and advocacy. We intimately understand that violence prevention and response is more than just learning a physical applications. Preventative measures, threat identification, post incident management, and trauma healing all play consequential roles in safety. Pop culture and combat sports can only offer so much guidance.
When the safety of yourself and your loved ones matters, quality, experience, and education counts. Trust your education to industry experts and experience the no-nonsense approach to self defense at Shaan Saar Krav Maga by Shaan Saar LLC.
The Shaan Saar blog explores topics related to our comprehensive, trademarked systems of Evidence Based Self Defense™ and Trauma Informed Self Defense™. Safety, security, criminal law / psychology, mental health, and physical well-being intesect in relevant and though provoking ways.
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Why BJJ Fails Against Multiple Attackers in Real Fights (and What Actually Works)
BJJ works extremely well under the conditions it was designed for. The problem is not the techniques. The problem is what happens when those conditions disappear.
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