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This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident in Oklahoma City where officers responded to a machete-wielding suspect, Albert Benson. The analysis, led by John Correia and Mike Willever, details the progression from de-escalation attempts with less-lethal options to a lethal force encounter. It highlights the limitations of tasers and impact rounds against heavily clothed individuals and critiques common de-escalation phrases, emphasizing the importance of rapport-building.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a defensive encounter where two brothers successfully defended themselves against armed robbers. The analysis highlights the importance of situational awareness, tactical movement (standing up), and effective empty-handed techniques like the 'wrist tie' for knife disarms. It also emphasizes the critical role of improvised weapons and the legal considerations of post-fight actions.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a physical altercation between a store clerk and an angry customer. It highlights the clerk's impressive empty-handed combat skills, including Muay Thai clinch and knee strikes, while also emphasizing the critical importance of de-escalation and the legal dangers of escalating minor conflicts. The instructors, John Correia and Neil Weidner, caution against punitive violence and stress the potential for legal repercussions and job loss when responding disproportionately to aggression.

This analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, dissects an officer-involved shooting in Lima, Peru, where officers neutralized a knife-wielding assailant. The video highlights the rapid escalation of threats, the challenges officers face, and a critical review of tactical choices, including the use of an environmental weapon and the controversial effectiveness of leg shots. Correia emphasizes the inherent risks of deadly force when responding to aggressive individuals.

This video from Active Self Protection debunks the myth of using wasp spray for self-defense, demonstrating its ineffectiveness through real-world footage. Host John Correia, an experienced defensive tactics instructor, highlights that wasp spray fails to incapacitate attackers and can even provoke them further. The analysis emphasizes the critical importance of using proper self-defense tools like OC spray and possessing empty-handed skills as a backup, while also warning against escalating conflicts and the severe legal repercussions of road rage incidents.

This video analyzes a restaurant server's effective self-defense against an aggressive customer. Host John Correia, with extensive martial arts and self-defense experience, breaks down the server's technique, highlighting proper stance, head movement, and counter-strikes. The analysis emphasizes the importance of formal training in empty-handed combat and responsible post-incident de-escalation, while also cautioning against disproportionate use of force.

A homeowner's wife, armed with a newly purchased handgun, successfully defended her family against a violent intruder. This incident highlights the critical importance of immediate firearm training and preparedness for new gun owners, demonstrating how a firearm can be a vital tool for home defense when used decisively.

A 73-year-old shop owner successfully deterred five armed robbers by drawing a .38 caliber revolver. The owner's decisive action, without firing a shot, highlights the effectiveness of a visible firearm in de-escalating threats. The incident also underscores the ongoing issue of crime and the need for business owners to be prepared to defend themselves.

This video analyzes a self-defense incident, highlighting three key lessons: Verbal Judo, maintaining distance with a defensive fence, and definitive control. It demonstrates how a victim used grappling techniques, likely from Judo, to neutralize an aggressor after initial physical contact. The importance of a two-handed defensive fence for preventing surprise attacks and maintaining emotional fitness during altercations is emphasized.

This video analyzes a store owner's successful defense against an armed robber in Chicago. Key takeaways include the importance of waiting for a tactical advantage before acting, the risks of re-engaging a suspect after initial disengagement, and the application of defensive principles like the '5 Ds'. The analysis highlights the owner's calm demeanor and decisive action in disarming the assailant.