Ross Cascio
Self Defense Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Knock Someone Out
Nowadays, knowing a little self-defense is a good idea. Most of the easiest self-defense moves focus on throwing your attacker off and providing yourself a chance to escape through punches and kicks.. 13 September 2019. ...
How to
Fight
A fight is a confrontation in which two or more people compete for dominance and respect. Though backing away from a fight is usually your best option, if you have to fight, then you need to know how to defend yourself a...
How to
Survive an Abduction or Hostage Situation
It's really scary to think about being abducted or taken hostage, but knowing how you should handle the situation can help you feel calm and focused if it does happen. While the best thing you can do is to avoid an attac...
How to
Train to Fight
Whether you want to fight in the ring or just stay prepared in case of a street fight, training and staying fit will better your chances at winning. When you want to train for a fight, you’ll first need to build your m...
How to
Disable an Attacker
If you cannot immediately run away from an attacker, the best way to protect yourself is to go on the offensive and disable them temporarily so that you can run away. Act quickly and aggressively, and strike one of their...
How to
Escape from Being Tied Up
Most of us go through our day-to-day lives experiencing little or no personal danger. However, in the unlikely case that you do find yourself in a threatening situation, it’s smart to know how to respond and defend you...
How to
Act when Held at Gunpoint
Being held at gunpoint is a terrifying experience, but there are steps you can take to increase your chances of surviving unharmed. Above all, staying calm and under control is essential. If someone is pointing a gun at ...
How to
Break an Attacker's Nose
While you should pay close attention to your surroundings and do your best to avoid threatening situations, you might find it necessary to defend yourself against an attacker. You can use an upward palm heel strike to at...
How to Dodge Punches
A simple guide to dodging motions and formsSkill in dodging punches mainly comes down to practice, not innate reflexes. Reading this guide once won't make you a master fighter, but it will teach you the correct form to u...
How to
Walk Away from a Fight
Walking away from a fight doesn’t make you a coward or weak. It proves that you have integrity and you’re in control of your emotions. If you’re in the middle of a fight with someone, whether it’s a spouse, frien...
How to
Outrun an Attacker
Running away from an attacker is usually a better option than engaging and attempting to defend yourself. But knowing what to do and where to go in the moment can be hard. That's why it's helpful to familiarize yourself ...
How to
Defend Yourself if Someone Breaks into Your Home While You Are Alone
It is a primal fear - an uninvited stranger in one's own home. The situation could be immensely dangerous and mentally scarring. The obvious first reaction to seeing someone in your house that shouldn't be there is to ph...
