Relationship Etiquette
There is a scene in “Pretty Woman” where Richard Gere is icing Julia’s Robert’s face after Jason Alexander’s character hits her. She says to him “How do guys always know …
Security?
In the grand tradition of this wonderful holiday weekend I was spending some quality time recovering on my couch, next to the fire, sifting through decorations. I was hoping someone …
RAD Self-defense Systems Review
Last night was my last official RAD class at my alma mater and I thought I would share my experience with those of you who might be looking for a …
Making Self-Defense Fun
Lately I’ve been talking to women’s safety instructors about low class attendance for a skill that can save a person’s life. It’s a common frustration among most self-defense instructors, even …
Fight Back Fall Tour Wraps Up at Loyola
Well, folks, that’s all she wrote. The Fight Back Productions 2009 Fall Tour has come to an end. And I can’t think a more perfect place to sign off than …
A GFB Week in Review
One week ago, I was in sunny Orlando preparing to present Women Fight Back to a group of awesome gals at Siemens Energy. No surprise that they were full of …
Denver Self-Defense Classes
Girls Fight Back started in Hoboken, New Jersey in 2001 at a place called The Bar at 10th and Willow. Why a bar, you ask? Because the manager – a …
Girls Fight Back! at Northern Arizona University
Well, the Girls Fight Back! Fall Tour is coming a to a close and I have to say that Northern Arizona University was a GREAT way for me to close …
Mass Shootings in TX and FL
I struggle being someone who wants to gather the facts and background of crimes while at the same time wanting to focus solely on the victims and their family. I’ve …
Rihanna speaks out about domestic violence.
On Friday night, Rihanna was interviewed for the first time about her assault by former boyfriend Chris Brown. The police report describes the assault in detail, but I’ll do my best …
Culver-Stockton via St. Louis – Sans the Pizza
Helllooo Weekend! Am I the only one here who’s glad it’s Friday? As excited as I am about the weekend, though, it hasn’t been all that bad. How could it …
Girls Fight Back at Quinnipiac (Hey! I’m a Poet!)
Can I just start out by indulging my inner child and saying that I just really enjoy the word “Quinnipiac”? I’m sorry. It’s just a fun word. And don’t judge …