PeaceWalker Blog

  Listening to  night drive   - An Indie/Alternative Playlist | Vol. 1 It’s not bad it reminds me of the Secret Life of Walter Mitty. If it had an extended soundtrack it might sound something like this. One Step at a Time… Saturday we began a new intro session at the academy. We took in a handful of new students and helped them start their journey on this PeaceWalker Path. One of the things that we talk about early on is beginning to build your own personal DAILY practice. Nothing crazy or even time consuming. Just do something every day! Yes, that’s right, practice every - single - day. Don’t make it complicated, as a matter of fact, the simpler the better. Just get used to doing two things: #1 - Bring your training outside of the academy. Your real training happens outside of class, so start cultivating this perspective early on! When it comes to training how to protect yourself and becoming a PeaceWalker you begin to realize everything you do is training. ‘It’s no...

Persistence, Patience & Faith Just got a message from one of our community members who just got on our PeaceWalker Connect - our free private network. He responded to my, “Gotta have Faith” email I sent out a few days ago. Here’s what he said: Been getting your emails for years. Never read one until I happened to, today. - on having faith in a process. On just having faith. Thank you   Just Goes to Show… You should never give up… Even when you may not think you’re making any headway! Heck, you could be doing the work [almost] daily for YEARS! (Apparently in this case of emailing) This is true in your training, your relationships, your career, your kids, your dreams… You get the message. The main thing is that you don’t give up! You gotta Keep Going, especially when it doesn’t seem like you’re getting through! Yes, yes, of course you may have to change things up from the lessons learned, but don’t slow your roll! Keep going and you’ll make that breakthrough! Some days are going ...

  “What is considered the most effective street self defense system for modern situations?” The answer shouldn’t surprise you! Ok, arguably I’m biased, but… Here’s What It Had to Say… Many experts and practitioners consider  Krav Maga  to be the most effective street self-defense system for modern situations. Here are the key reasons why Krav Maga is often regarded as the best choice for real-world self-defense: 1.  Real-World Application Krav Maga was developed by the Israeli military specifically for practical self-defense, focusing on real-life scenarios like street attacks, muggings, and multiple assailants. It trains practitioners to defend against armed and unarmed attackers, making it highly versatile. 2.  Simplicity and Efficiency The techniques in Krav Maga are straightforward and designed to neutralize threats quickly. There’s no emphasis on form or tradition, but rather on efficient, effective movements aimed at survival. This makes it easy to learn, ...

  Another beautiful day here in Grand Rapids, MI! I have so many thoughts running through my head today. Things I want to share with you, but… I had to tell my brain to “slow down there fella!” You ever have days like that?! Conversely, other days, I’m feeling overwhelmed, those creative juices just aren’t flowing. When that happens it’s like pulling teeth to get clarity on something useful to share, so sometimes after taking a walk, or somehow clearing my mind, I’ll consult Chatgpt for inspiration. Sooooooo… I was poking around on it the other day. I asked it,  “What are the top 5 considerations people have when choosing a self defense system.” Here’s What It Had to Say… When people select a martial art for self-defense, they often consider several factors to determine which style best suits their needs. Here are five of the most popular ways they make this decision: 1.  Effectiveness in Real-World Scenarios People often prioritize martial arts that have been proven effe...

  Just like that old George Michaels song… Or was it Wham?! I forget. I think it was his solo artistry. Anyway, what does that song have to do with your training?! A lot really! You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know. There is risk in any endeavor. New journey’s are thwart with uncertainty. Let’s face it, from the get go, you are taking a leap of faith of varying degrees. It’s no different when it comes to your self defense training either! There are risks, the first being the people and approach you decide to train with/in. Yes sir, you have to trust the people you’re training with. You have to trust the instructor and the approach (aka - System) too, if you’re ever really going to get anywhere. Now I’m not talking blind unabashed loyalty here. Don’t let someone talk you into anything stupid. Don’t go joining some crazy cult or drink the purple kool aid. The difficulty is here though is at the beginning, you don’t know what you don’t know, and often times by the time you figure things...