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Judo Jymnastics: 1947 Womens Self Defense

There is nothing like watching a woman in high-heels tossing a man all over the room. This is a gem of a video from 1947, demonstrating self-defense techniques for women.

Emergency Shelter: The Hybrid Igloo-Snow Cave

Surviving an emergency in cold climates is one of the most difficult a person can face. Without the proper knowledge and a little bit of common sense most people would not survive. One thing a cold environment can provide for, is an easy to use substance from which you can build a shelter. SNOW!

Gallery: Goats

We love our goats and have had many through the years. The females have kids every year and they help keep the pasture in check. When our goat population becomes to large, we trade or sell them.

Electric Garage Doors, Burglars And Home Invaders

Most people who have electric garage door openers tend to leave the remote on the visor of their vehicle. If the car is left unlocked in the yard or street, it is very simple for a ne’er-do-well to snag the controller and wait until no one is home.

Photo Journal: Life On A Self Sufficient Farm

This is a great photo documentary of life on a self sufficient farm in Northern Kentucky. The photos have been incorporated into a video with some sub-titles. These people have a great spread in a beautiful part of the world.

Self-Defense: 3 Easy Moves You Can Learn At Home

A short lesson that both men and women can learn and practice at home.

7 Reasons People Refuse To Prepare For Disaster

Sitting around the holiday dinner table, my guess is that at some point the conversation turned to the economy, natural disasters and the need to prepare. And, it is also my guess that there were a lot of roll-eyes as your companions thought, “Oh boy, here we go again”.

Knock Someone Out With One Punch To The Head

To end a real street fight quickly, you should know how to knock someone out with one punch or as quickly as possible. This martial arts pressure point self defense move has even been seen used in prison fighting.

Backyard Farmers: Self-Sufficient And Debt-Free

When Myrna and Earl Fincher married 53 years ago they started farming their yard “out of necessity”. Today, the Finchers make a living selling their organic produce to restaurants and at the local farmers’ market twice a week for much of the year. They had no experience as farmers, but learned by trial and error.

Self Defense: Groin Kick Tactics

Self defense groin kick secret to win a street fight fast. The groin kick in self defense techniques is often done wrong. Here’s the secret…

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