WHEN THE PREDATOR WON’T GO AWAY: SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR

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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Instructor: Richard Howell, Black Belt; additional training in Commando Krav Maga, Integrated Combative Concepts, and Target Focus Training. -- SD instructor for 20 years -- 

What: 3 Hour Focus Seminar; empty-hand combatives

Where: MPAC 360 FITNESS; AVL Mall

 When: July 18th, Saturday, 2026; 4pm - 7pm

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

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

   Call: Instructor - Richard Howell 828-231-5179; reserve in advance (20 limit)

   Who: All levels; you do not have to be “in shape”

   Fee: Donation— to cover venue costs and instruction

   Hosted by: Richard Howell—DOUBLE EDGE SELF DEFENSE

   **Please confirm in advance to help planning**

CONSIDERATIONS: IT’S UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS IS HANDS-ON TRAINING. We are in each other’s faces. THEREFORE, SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPOSSIBLE. 

Testimonials “…this is not a social hour experience. 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.