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No One Respects Free

By: ashshaffer July 18, 2019July 16, 2019

Everybody loves free stuff. I mean, what is better than receiving something in return for nothing? The problem is, more often than not, we don’t really respect free. There’s no skin in the game so why would we? If you’re not invested, emotionally or financially, there’s no real reason to be committed or broken by…

Speak Softly but Carry a Big Stick

By: ashshaffer July 11, 2019July 8, 2019

Leadership, Self DefenseLeadership, Self Defense, Self Image, StereotypesLeave a Comment

That said, in my experience, the most impactful people are the ones that can be tough when needed, but they know that the real magic comes in knowing how to talk with people, how to empathize, to relate. How to truly connect with people to deliver their message.

Fired

By: ashshaffer July 4, 2019July 1, 2019

Uncategorizedaccountability, active shooter, Leadership, workplace safetyLeave a Comment

Either way, taking time to get to know the people you surround yourself with, whether they are good, bad, or any variable in between, can be an important piece of life that you’re missing.

You Cannot Care About Everything

By: ashshaffer June 27, 2019June 24, 2019

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So, stop giving a Fuck about everything and start focusing your efforts on the things that matter to you, and don’t feel bad about that.

Tip of the Spear

By: ashshaffer June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

UncategorizedDefensive Handgun, Handgun, Making and Impact, Target AudienceLeave a Comment

So we just completed week two of a Six Week Defensive Handgun Class I put together to introduce good shooting habits and concealed carry concepts to shooters of all ability levels. I have been thinking about doing this course for a very long time, ever since my friend Todd Fossey kind of opened my eyes…

Fill Your Cup

By: ashshaffer June 13, 2019

Leadership, Uncategorizedfill your cup, healthy lifestyle, lifestyle, one life, work life balanceLeave a Comment

What you will start to figure out is the things you “want” to do, are actually the things you NEED to do, to be the best version of yourself.

What Now?

By: ashshaffer June 5, 2019

Self Defenseactive killer, active killer defense, active shooter, how to survive an active killer, Self Defense, self protection, survive, training mattersLeave a Comment

The reality is, ignorance is bliss…. until it’s not. If you’re worried about being murdered in public by mass violence, ignoring the topic only creates and fuels fear. Exposing yourself to the topic, learning how guns work and what they sound like, learning how to fight, learning how to give medical care, etc… These things are what will help suppress that fear and set you up a higher likelihood of survival.

Completely Safe in 60 Minutes or Less

I have had numerous conversations in the last two weeks with parents interested in signing their children up for self defense classes over the summer before they head off to college. I think this is phenomenal. I personally feel it should be something A LOT more people should be considering not just before heading to…

Getting Back On the Horse

By: aaron j May 28, 2019

Leadership, Uncategorizedblack belt, career, consistency, consistent, crossfit, endeavor, hilliard, hobbies, kamiwaza, krav maga, Leadership, ohio, Self Defense, writingLeave a Comment

“It’s not how many times you get knocked down that count, it’s how many times you get back up.” George Custer It’s been a few weeks since I have written an article. Well that’s not completely true, I started writing a pretty intense article a week ago, got interrupted half way through and haven’t found…

Riley Howell and lessons from the UNCC shooting

By: aaron j May 3, 2019May 3, 2019

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This is Riley Howell. Remember the name. Riley Howell Don’t forget it. Riley Howell Remember the face. 21 years old and he rushed the gunman during the UNCC shooting a few days ago. Two people were killed. Riley was one of them. Four more injured. Shortly after he knocked down the shooter, an officer entered…

Aaron J

A (Respectful) Breakdown of the Gracie Breakdown: Active Shooter

Three Cheers For Growth!

Head Position in the Clinch

There’s No “Long Game” In Self Defense

It Takes a Village… So Don’t Be A Dick

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