Baseline vs Anomaly
Baseline vs. Anomaly: How to Read Any Environment
Every place has a baseline. Every threat begins as an anomaly. Learn how to read your environment and detect danger before it finds you.
Jerry
Retired Air Force CMSgt with 30 years of experience in leadership and global operations.
Western Piper Methods
Western Piper Methods & Medusa: Expanding the Blade for Civilian Defense
Western Piper and Medusa bring deception, adaptability, and aggression into civilian self-defense. Here’s why Sentinel Combatives added these systems.
North Georgia
Fighting vs. Self-Defense: Why the Difference Matters
Fighting in the ring has rules, referees, and weight classes. Self-defense doesn’t. Learn why the difference matters for survival in the real world.
October 7th: Lessons for the Citizen Defender
Remembering the Victims On this day, we remember the horrific events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists launched a brutal and coordinated attack against Israeli civilians. Over 1,200 men, women, and children were murdered in their homes, cars, and communities. Hundreds more were kidnapped, raped, and dragged across
Pekiti Tirsia Kali
Pekiti Tirsia Kali: Footwork and the Geometry of Survival
Footwork is survival. In Pekiti Tirsia Kali, angles and geometry decide whether you escape or get trapped. Here’s how this Filipino system shapes combat.
Pekiti Tirsia Kali
The Blade as a Civilian Equalizer: An Introduction to Pekiti Tirsia Kali
The blade is history’s equalizer. In Pekiti Tirsia Kali, edged weapons give civilians practical options for survival. Here’s how we introduce the system.
Women’s Self-Defense
Women and Self-Defense: Beyond the Fitness Class
Self-defense for women isn’t about calories—it’s about capability. Learn why Sentinel Combatives goes beyond fitness to build real-world protection skills.
Digital Security
Digital Deception: Spotting Bots, Trolls, and Fake News
Fake news and bots aren’t just online annoyances—they shape perception and influence behavior. Here’s how to spot and counter digital deception.
Krav Maga
Krav Maga for the Civilian Battlespace: Direct, Aggressive, Effective
Krav Maga isn’t sport—it’s survival. Learn how Sentinel Combatives teaches civilians in North Georgia to fight back with simple, aggressive tactics.
Podcast
Podcast Interview: Sentinel Combatives on Krav Maga, Self-Defense, and Preparedness
Podcast interview: Sentinel Combatives on Krav Maga, Israeli Kickboxing, and self-defense training for families across North Georgia and Western NC.
Counter-Custody Basics: Escaping Restraints
Most people assume abductions or unlawful restraints are problems for other countries. The reality: cartels, traffickers, and organized crime groups are already using these tactics here and now. Whether overseas or at home, the ability to escape restraints is one of the most empowering skills you can learn. At Sentinel
Situational Awareness in Transitional Spaces
Violence doesn’t usually come when you’re locked in your house or sitting at your desk. It happens when you’re moving between safe zones—parking lots, gas stations, ATMs, lobbies, and public transit stops. These are called transitional spaces, and they’re some of the most dangerous environments