This podcast will provide interviews with a diverse range of individuals who have devoted a portion of their life to the study and practice of self-defense, either through a martial arts discipline, or the use of firearms or other weapons. During the interviews we'll discuss cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and the overall mindset of individuals that dedicate themselves to the preparation and prevention of dangerous situations and violent encounters. We will also spend time discussing theories and strategies for the average individuals to adopt in order to increase their abilities of protecting themselves and others. The overall intention of the information shared and gathered is to heighten the awareness of the importance and responsibility each individual has to "defend yourself", as well as add to the education of the numerous methods available for self-defense.