Your #1 Self-Defense Questions Answered

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"Success is neither magical or mysterious. Success is the natural
consequence of consistently applying the fundamentals"

-Jim Rohn

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Wow... thanks for all the questions you've been sending in. They
are great.

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(If you haven't had a chance to ask me your #1 self-defense
question, take a moment right now and as time permits, I'll answer selected questions. Submit your questions at: http://www.askdatabase.com/campaigns/?af=26491 While I
can no longer respond to everyone personally I will answer as
many questions as possible in this newsletter).

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Ok, first up is Shama (I always leave out your last name when you
send me a question unless you specifically tell me it's ok to use
your full name) who writes:

"Hi Mr. Larkin,

1). Have you been attacked any time by bigger opponents?

2). Do people try to intimidate you in your workshops & seminars?

3). How are your products compared to the ones sold on TRS
direct?

Shama

PS: your insight on the fighting & violent mindset is amazing."

My Answer:

Shama-

Glad the newsletters are helpful.

To answer the first question --- YES! In fact, I am still waiting
for the day I get attacked by someone smaller, slower and weaker
than me. It just doesn't seem to be in the cards though! That's
why TFT makes so much sense... it is results-oriented and
bypasses the need to be bigger, stronger, and faster.

Your second question is interesting. Over the years I've had a
couple of knuckleheads 'test me' and I had no choice but to take
'em out. Since we've launched TFT, however, I've had NO such
incidents and I think it is because of the methods we use to
instruct. Our focus and commitment is completely on you, the
client, and instruction is straightforward and delivered without
ego on the instructor's side. You can see this in the customer
comments on our website:
http://www.targetfocustraining.com/customer_comments.html

It tends to make for a very positive training environment.

As for how our products compare to others: that my friend is for
YOU to decide. I certainly don't assume the only stuff in your
self-defense library is Target-Focus Training products (I know...
a shocking admission!) I encourage you to check out other views
on the subject because ultimately the information has to work FOR
YOU.

And no matter how brilliant I think my TFT system is... if I
haven't made sense to you, then it's not going to help you during
that critical most important 5 seconds of your life.

Of course, if you can only afford ONE program then you damn well
better get TFT!!!! ;)

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Next up is Simon:

"Sir, I have decided to buy one of your programs, but need help
choosing one. I am 40 yrs. 5.11 and have done no training
[martial arts] before, I have a beer belly 38" otherwise thin I
want to get in shape, and defend both my family and myself if
needed.

Q. Can I train on my own? And is it the more you train the better
you get?

Q. Which of your products would you suggest?

Q. Who would you suggest for conditioning Fury, Pavel, or Staley
and which course? [They have several]

Q. Can you recommend any good diet /nutrition programs? I look
forward to your reply and thank you for your time and help."

Simon

My Answer:

Seems like you're getting a late start on your new year's
resolutions, Simon!

As an overall comment... TAKE BABY STEPS! You are thinking of
making some radical changes to a formally sedentary lifestyle and
most people fail because they bite off way more than they can
chew. That being said, here are your answers:

I would get on over and check out our new video seminar
series "Surviving The Most Critical 5 Seconds Of Your Life"
(http://www.targetfocustraining.com/seminarser1.html). This
series is the best, most current info on the TFT program and
covers all the questions you just asked and WAY more.

For conditioning, you need to answer a couple of questions first.
If you travel or have little or no room for exercise equipment
then Matt Furey is the man. I'd suggest his Gamma Fitness
program. It is an outstanding bodyweight conditioning program.

If you can store a little equipment at your house, then go with
Pavel's "Power to the People" book and DVD. Once you get a good
base laid down you'll probably want to add Kettlebells to your
routine. Pavel's Russian Kettlebell Challenge is excellent.

If you go to a gym and have access to a full line of free
weights, then Charles Staley's EDT Program and his online
coaching program is excellent. Charles is world class and you can
see him 'trash' me on his latest EDT DVD when I go for a
Kettlebell 15 minute PR.

By the way, if you haven't got Charles' superb DVD yet then hang
on until you read about our new video seminar series mentioned
above. There's a surprise bonus included with it that'll blow you
away!

That's pretty much how I do it. When I travel, its Furey; when
I'm training at home, its Pavel; and when I go to the gym, its
Staley. So basically during some part of the year one of these
three guys is kickin' my butt and keeping me in shape. You can
read more about any of these products by going to our products
page (http://www.targetfocustraining.com/products_training.html)
and clicking on the "Tim Recommends" section at the bottom.

Now, for a diet -- well, I've looked at tons of 'em and I've
followed different programs but the regime that works best for me
(9% bodyfat on my 41 year old butt) is a simple straightforward
approach that I'm putting out on DVD this summer.

There's no counting calories, no special supplements, no special
foods. And I was able to follow this approach for the last 2
years while traveling 200 days out of the year to over 42
countries. Look for it soon.

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This next question is from Olaf. (I really appreciate my
International clients taking the time to write me in English. I
know it takes a lot of time versus your native tongue):

"Hey Tim,

An empowering newsletter as usual. Your last installment made me
think of some thing an aikido instructor once told me...

"THE HIGHEST VIRTUE OF MARTIAL ARTS IS SELF DEFENSE. IT IS NEVER
NECESSARY DEFEND THAT IDEA."

When I heard that I thought "DAH"...and also wow that's
good...that helped me...when ever I am doing partner work in a
martial arts class I end up taking care of my partner or game
opponent.

The people that do the best in class can disconnect it seems,
better than other people. Their skill is often not as good.
They are just better at switching to a lack of regard mode of
thinking, better than other people. The more I do martial arts
the more I realize this. And this has been a critical factor in
my successes. I do not even realize how much I am trying to be
nice and then when I do it is just wow -- this is not that hard.
I still have a fear of hurting people.

And it is this fear that is really holding me back. But still
just realizing this was WOW! WOW! WOW!

I am fighting myself also...like guilt and shame. It is a
mindless habit...and a personality structure...any way.

Your newsletter has helped me a lot with the breaking of some of
these chains that bind me. I can be a regular guy and take care
of self when I need too.

Many thanks.

OLAF..."

My Answer:

Olaf, you will really gain a great deal from our new bonus DVD
"Social vs. Asocial Violence" that comes with the video seminar
series mentioned above.

This answers what you described which I think is the number one
thing holding people back from protecting themselves when the
time comes. Not understanding when violence is THE answer costs
you big time.

The byproduct of knowing this is that you get to have a great
life the rest of the time. You recognize when you need to act
and, more importantly, when NOT to act.

I'm glad my newsletter has helped and hope to see you in a
training soon.

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Good questions, folks. Keep 'em coming. And don't forget to send
me your #1 Self Defense question.

Until next time,

Tim Larkin
Creator of Target-Focus(TM) Training
http://www.targetfocustraining.com

PS. My 'Nuclear' Weapons video series clearly defines
all Target-Focus Training system principles. Read more
about it at: http://www.targetfocusweapons.com

PPS. In just one weekend you can learn to defeat any
attacker using the Target-Focus Training system. See how at:
http://www.targetfocustraining.com/livetraining