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This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a street fight, emphasizing the critical importance of understanding one's limits and the potential legal consequences of physical altercations. Correia, drawing on extensive martial arts experience, breaks down the four ranges of fighting and highlights the extreme dangers of slams, particularly on concrete, likening them to deadly force. The analysis underscores the need for practical training to defend against such techniques.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes an armed robbery in Manchester, Connecticut, where an AK pistol was used. It emphasizes that while concealed carry offers a defense option, compliance is often safer. The host highlights the importance of training for high-percentage defensive actions rather than relying on low-percentage gambles like shouting at an armed assailant. The video also features the Mantis Titan X Smart Laser Training Pistol as a sponsor.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes an armed robbery in the Dominican Republic where an off-duty officer intervened. Host John Correia breaks down the incident, emphasizing contextual awareness regarding common robbery tactics like two riders on a motorcycle. He details the officer's reaction and draw times, setting training standards and introducing the TAP-IFS acronym for post-engagement protocol.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a defensive encounter where pepper spray was deployed. Hosts John Correia and Steph Weidner, with extensive experience in self-defense, break down the legal and tactical aspects of the incident. They emphasize the importance of emotional fitness and proper OC spray technique, highlighting that the assailant's physical contact justified the non-lethal response.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down three road rage incidents to highlight the importance of avoiding confrontations. It emphasizes that physical altercations are often disadvantageous, especially when facing a stronger opponent. The video also discusses tactical considerations for using OC spray and the critical need for emotional regulation and de-escalation skills as primary defensive tools, drawing insights from experienced instructors like John Correia.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a tragic domestic incident in Vietnam where a woman used a knife in self-defense. Host John Correia, an expert in defensive tactics, breaks down the event, emphasizing the importance of conflict resolution and the legal justification for using deadly force when facing imminent threats of death or great bodily injury. The analysis highlights the dynamics of knife defense and the delayed physiological effects of stab wounds.

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.