Double Edge Self Defense

02/19/2025

09/23/2024

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

09/07/2024

LEARN TO SURVIVE CHAOS! FOCUS SEMINAR! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH. 10 AM- 1:00PM— A PACKED 3 HOURS!

11/07/2021

Increasing speed and pe*******on to your strikes.

07/06/2021

WHEN IS YOUR “GO MOMENT?”

We spend a bunch of time in class training the “WHAT TO DO” in the moment of chaos. But we need to emphasis also the “WHEN.” When is violence the answer? When is it morally/legally APPROPRIATE to use the tool of violence?

Part of the answer is an intellectual exercise. Part of the answer is cultural, legal, or religious. It’s wise to give this quandary some consideration before, not just after the event.

Also— what are the repercussions?

For example, let’s say you just survived— you “won”over the attacker. But you survived by incapacitating if not killing the attacker. The courts, the community, your family, the attacker’s family— all parties may be looking at you aggressively. You can be simultaneously— a survivor, a hero, a murderer, a target.

We’ll be exploring this subject more in class.

Tim Larkin, of Target Focus Training, provides some insights:

Hey Everybody!Tim Larkin here. Today we discuss the #1 self defense move that you should know. What is really important when it comes to self defense? I've ...

06/09/2021

We're Open!

Wednesday Nights
5:30 pm Optional cardio workout

6:00 - 7 pm On the Mats! Empty Hand Training

We're also running--

PRIVATE 1 HOUR CLASSES AND

3 HOUR FOCUS SEMINARS FOR GROUPS

05/19/2020

Training with this principle in mind can save your life.

The author, Chris, references “story.” It is another word for distraction in the moment of chaos, meaning overwhelm, meaning possible FREEZE. Train with an unambiguous, lasered intent — injure the target now.

From CHRIS RANCK-BUHR, TFT

“Scenarios only matter if your job involves the threat of violence and it typically presents in the same way, like a car stop or building entry and room clearing. Then it’s of the utmost importance that you train for the dangerous environment and situations you routinely find yourself in.

For the rest of us, I can almost guarantee it’ll never happen the way you imagine it will, and “setting the stage” by running scenarios through your head is just taking up time and space you should be using for training the mechanical facts of injury.

As a side note, I’ve noticed over the years that people’s fascination with story, set up and scenario-building is directly proportional to their discomfort with getting on the mats and training. They’d rather talk about it than do the work.

I have no idea what the set up will be if it happens to you. But I do know a couple things that will be present in every violent situation you should find yourself in: You, and at least one other person who is full of targets and potential injuries. Train for what you know will be there, and not for the distractions that seem important.

Fixation with “the story” is the rational mind trying to make sense of the irrational; but making sense of the situation is not a requirement for injury — the solution to every possible violent scenario.

Instead of focusing on the story… just write the ending."

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05/13/2020

Hi all

LET’S ZOOM!

I am beginning ZOOM classes until we get a chance to evaluate a likely second wave to COVID. Wednesday and Saturdays — regular times. 5:30 pm. Wed 10:00 am Sat

And, by the way, thanks to Rob Condon, Dave Almquist, and Bill Degroot, for continuing to encourage me to get something going. Also thanks to Lara Gillease for providing me ZOOM training yesterday.

The plan is to run a regular styled class. Notice we will run the cardio/core at the beginning of both classes. It would look like this:

— Sign in: 5:30 pm Wed or 10:00 am Sat

— 30 minutes cardio/core

— Sign in, if you’re just arriving

— one hour training, including our usual videos, news or review.

It should be interesting! The virus mutates, so must we.

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TEST DRIVE. This coming Wed night, tomorrow, May 13th, prior to 5:50 pm, I will email anyone who has confirmed interest a link/invitation to ZOOM. That link is all you need to attend. Click the link. I’m the host. Water, wine, and beer will be served...

This coming Wed will be a SHORT, 15 minute version to work out the sign-in issues and then do a social check-in from folks. We need to catch up. PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND.
NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH, WILL BE OUR FIRST FULL ON CLASS.

FEES: $10/ class — PAYPAL; we’ll re-eval 1 July

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PLEASE CONFIRM THIS NOTICE: LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE

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*** There a few of you who have not oriented yet. LMK and we’ll do that first ala ZOOM (or if you want a refresher intro👌☝️)

Be well,
REH

11/21/2019

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/nc-gun-laws/

CONCEALED CARRY, OPEN CARRY, CASTLE DOCTRINE

Here it is. The NC list of codes. In class last night we discussed specifically.... brandishing a weapon. IT is addressed here. For comparison, read California’s defnion, noted in their penal codes.

A purchase permit or CCW is required to buy a gun in North Carolina. Learn about North Carolina gun laws, CCW permits & reciprocity.

11/08/2019

More good news concerning NC legislation relating to our self protection. These overdue measures just past Oct 31, 2019. Please read:

Loopholes on revoked consent and incapacitated s*xual assault closed without opposition by North Carolina House and Senate.

07/09/2019

Hmmmmm.....

Definitely worth some thought. Several years ago, a female comic- don’t recall her name- called this slide into the drunken s*x GRAPE.

Colleges must treat s*xual assault like the public health issue it is.

04/24/2019

Upcoming Seminar!! Here it is!

“WHEN THE PREDATOR WON’T GO AWAY!”

True... we live in a civilized, peaceful society – most of the time. As a result we can become complacent: we believe the victimization will happen to someone else, especially considering we would never go to those kinds of places. Another trap is to assume that in the moment of chaos, someone will arrive momentarily saving us from mayhem. Call it the "Calvary Syndrome." But perhaps the most insidious mindset is over-reliance on weapons: "I'll just shoot the punk."

Truth is: violence can come to us unexpected and unsolicited. The predator snares us by surprise.

Training Goal: Learn to prevent it. If we can’t prevent it, then by all means, learn to prevail.

What You Will Learn:
Your brain is your best weapon; therefore, you are always armed
Define the predator;
Understanding the freeze; breaking the freeze
Injure the predator to save your life; end the chaos in seconds
Understand the critical difference between antisocial and asocial behavior
High value targets (eyes, neck, groin, to mention a few) using body-weight driven strikes;
You’ll get plenty of mat (practice) time.
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HERE'S THE SHORT LIST: REASONS SELF DEFENSE TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOU... NOW

You are heading to college, out of country, or off to mission work.

You are vulnerable in your career (realtor, bank employee, social services, mental health, teacher, clergy).

You are in law enforcement, seeking effective empty-hand skills.

You just completed gun training, sensing the immense responsibility of carrying... shooting?

You are noticing increased hate, threats, or crime in your daily environment?

Double Edge Self Defense teaches critical empty-hand skills, quickly and effectively.

Learn the tools to save your life in the moment of chaos.

Our training promise: a focused, info-packed environment; Safety is paramount

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Instructor: Dr. Richard Howell, Black Belt, 8th Degree; additional training in Commando Krav Maga, Integrated Combative Concepts, and Target Focus Training. -- SD instructor for 14 years --

When: May 12, Sunday; 9 - 12:00; 3 hour session

Where: 14 OLD CHUNNS COVE RD., ASHEVILLE NC. 28805

Ages: 15 year old and up (male /female); bring a friend, a loved one

Attire: Rugged jeans or cargo pants, clean-soled gym shoes, water

Call: Instructor - Richard Howell 828-231-5179

Cost: $75 pp; $55 for prior seminar students

Hosted by: Double Edge Self Defense

RSVP: PLEASE!

Testimonial “…this is not a social hour class. You are there to learn and Dr. Howell infuses each minute with practice of technique.”

"I realized I had a huge gap in my understanding of violence. I was shocked. This is all so in-your-face, this training. Everybody needs this experience!" J. K.

Info: [email protected]. Cell 828-231-5179

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