Armor Up Self Protection
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Introduction: What you need to know is how to protect yourself and the ones you love. There is so much out there that does not work or only works in a school where you train and everyone plays by the same rules. You need to know what you learn works for you, no matter what or who you are dealing with. You mind needs to be toughened and sharpened. I personally have over 30 years of fighting and combatives experience. In 2017 I was awarded Self Defense instructor of the year by USA Hall of Fame, I hold a second degree in Kapap (Israeli TacticalSystem), Chief Instructor of the Bukido institute. I teach and train a system called Armor UP Self Protection. It’s a broad spectrum system designed to save lives, increase your focus under the stresses of physical danger, deepen you resolve to see yourself through tough times. I have a private training facility. If you have a willingness to learn and are open to the challenge. This is your one stop shop. Thank you, I look forward to changing your outlook and your life.
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Serves La Crescenta, CA
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9 years in business
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John B.
Feb 18, 2022
I had a near-violent encounter with a man living in a homeless encampment near my house. To make matters worse, a local gang moved in to distribute drugs out of the tents, knowing the police couldn’t search the tents without a court-order. I expressed concern to my personal trainer about my ability to handle these situations, given the police aren’t “readily available in the moment” and he said I should call Chris Hicks. Ironically, I knew Chris from my gym where he taught a self-defense class, though I never took it myself. This training is not about “fighting skills” like martial arts or any system requiring years of practice and a high level of physical conditioning. It’s about handling a violent situation where rules of engagement, moral-ethical norms, justice or decency are non-existent and you have a very short window of time to disrupt the attack; or as Chris says, “7 seconds to safe”. You don’t need to be in great shape to be able to learn what he teaches; the challenge is almost entirely mental. Chris will have you do many things that will give you pause and this is the greatest benefit - overcoming hesitancy to act effectively in a state fear and anxiety. Counter-intuitively, learning how to effectively respond to physical aggression has had mental benefits I never expected. It’s helped me be more assertive and I’ve become more comfortable saying the word “No” in a way that’s not reactive to fear or anxiety. For me personally, Chris and his Armor Up program has been extremely worthwhile both in its stated purpose and beyond. I would recommend it to anyone. -John Butler
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