The Smart Monkey
The Monkey wants to win. But the Smart Monkey wants to live. Learn how understanding your emotional brain can help you de-escalate conflict and stay out of trouble.
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There’s No Magic Bullet in Training
Martial arts promise empowerment, but not without cost. Learn why effective training requires discomfort, and why there’s no magic bullet in self-defense.
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The Motivations for Violence
Violence always has a motive. Whether it’s survival, status, or self-fulfillment, understanding the cause helps you prepare for—and avoid—the worst.
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The Self-Protection Toolbox: Why Self-Defense Isn’t Just Fighting
Most people think self-defense starts with throwing a punch. In reality, the first line of protection starts long before that—with mindset, conduct, and awareness.
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Controlling Your Center
Prepared, Not Violent is an ongoing series from Eye Square Martial Arts exploring how martial artists can understand, avoid, and prepare for real-world violence—without becoming consumed by it. This is Part III: Controlling Your Center There are certain subjects that tend to get under my skin. Maybe you’ve got a few of your own. I’ve…
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Where Violence Happens
Most violence doesn’t come out of nowhere. It happens in familiar places, under predictable conditions. Learn the five environments where violence thrives—and how to avoid them.
