MMA and RBSD
Let´s pre-empt the trolls! OK, I´d like you all to think of a hypothetical scenario. Imagine a pro or semi-pro cage fighter in his late 20s or early 30s. He´s a good fighter in all ranges, but he´s coming to the end of the career. He´s won a few,

Training Classes in Sheffield
Hi Dave Just to say I recently joined your forum & am enjoying reading the various topics on self defence. Could you tell me if there are any clubs in Sheffield who teach your system or a reality based system as opposed to traditional martial arts.

review of Chris Turnbull's violent intent dvd
Hi Guys got Chris Turnbull's violent intent dvd. What a wealth of information this guy has to offer. Having worked the doors for 18 years now and been involved in the Close protection sector. I have to say that Mr. Turnbull's dvd has a lot to offer. You

Mixing RBSD training with sport fighting systems?
What do you think about the mixing training of RBSD with sport fighting (like Boxing, Muay Thai,..)? Sport fighting is yes limited by roules but gives you a good conditioning. In other way in gives you a false attitude. Or is better to do only RBSD

GK & Defence Thread
This is the 1st of the 3 threads we said we would create (the others 2 to come being Midfield & Attack). Defence for us is an area with many uncertainties. ---RB seems to be the only position where we dont need new faces: we already have

Systema Open Hand Slaps Work
I don't know if the slapper is Systema trained but the knockout blows are both open hand slaps that look similar to those used by Systema adepts. You can see the way the slapper looks down and stands slightly side on to the doorman that he is going to hit

Saturday Fight Live: English Defence League vs Counter Protesters
There's a big old rumble going to happen in Blackburn on Saturday apparently, between the mob formerly known as the English Defence League and the opposition composed of Unite Against Facism, Blackburn With Darwen Against Racism, Muslim Defence League

BTEC L3 Advanced Award in Self Defence Instruction
BTEC Level 3 Self-Defence Instructor Certification An educationally-accredited vocational qualification in self-defence instruction, approved by the National Federation for Personal Safety and taught by leading trainers in the field.   Online and

SDF Womens Self Defence Instructor Diploma Course
Dave, hope you don't mind me sticking this info up my friend. THE SELF-DEFENCE FEDERATION (U.K.) The Cutting Edge of Modern Self-Defence Womens Self Defence Instructors Diploma Course Saturday 28th October Venue Priory Sports

Street Weapns Defence Course
Dave, hope you don't mind me sticking this up. The Self Defence Federation (U.K.) In association with Taishindo Present an Street Weapons Defence Seminar / Diploma Course Sunday 29th July, 10am – 4pm Venue: Priory Sports Centre Tintagel Road,

Ultimate Guide to leg locks for self defence
For those of you who arent using leg locks in your training here is my latest blog with some food for thoughts and a range of web resources to look at Hope you enjoy Andy http://theselfdefenceexpert.wordpress.com/The SD eXPERT WORDPRESS BLOG

How would you fix Newcastles defence?
Right, i've lost patience with Titis "every pass is an adventure" Bramble, he's had too many chances now. If he isn't dropped for Taylor i'll be FURIOUS, i'll be almost as furious as i was yesterday when he threw away 3 valuble points!!! I'd

About Time - will the UK follow suit?
Be jealous guys, a significant breakthrough today!!! The Minister for Justice Alan Shatter TD announced today that the Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 was now in operation. The Act allows for a person to use "reasonable force"

Our defence Sucks
Thats that. every time Barca attacked = goal. what the frak was that? Ramos and Carvalho are shit.

JamieO'Keefe
Hi Dave I hear you have trained with JamieO'Keefe. Can you tell me his favourite techniques? I think he is one of the best RBSD guys out there tc T