Martial arts self-defense training session, male instructor demonstrating a kick technique to female student in Vilonia, Arkansas.

Martial Arts for Self Defense Training in Vilonia Arkansas

Self-defense is more than just a punch or a kick. It’s learning how to keep yourself safe in threatening situations. If you live alone, walk home from work late at night, or often travel to isolated areas, learning self-defense skills can help protect you from the threat of physical violence. Self-defense training is more than…

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Young girl and boy sparring in boxing gloves during a martial arts training class at Toe2Toe, focusing on self-defense techniques in a gym setting.

Learn How to Defend Yourself with Self-Defense Classes in Greenbriar Arkansas

You never know when you might have to defend yourself. Whether you’re walking home from the grocery store, traveling on a plane, or doing some other everyday activity, it’s always possible that someone might try to take advantage of the situation and attack you. If this happens, knowing how to defend yourself could be the…

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Person practicing firearm handling in a training environment, emphasizing self-defense skills and firearm safety.

Which firearm is right for you?

Whether you are a first-time gun owner or have been shooting since you were a kid, there are many factors to consider when selecting which firearm to get. Unfortunately, there is no be-all and end-all gun that will be suitable for every purpose or every shooter, and when you are planning to buy a gun,…

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Teenager in red shirt bullying another student at school locker, with peers watching and laughing, highlighting the issue of bullying in educational environments.

Anti Bullying Classes

What does it take to change a bully into a respectful and humble human being? The answer is simple…values. We move young, often angry, teens/adults away from bad habits rooted in bullying into a new world of respect, humility, and courage. Bullying is a symptom of a poor environment, which could include: gang membership, abuse…

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Martial arts training session at Toe2Toe, focusing on self-defense techniques for domestic violence awareness, featuring two practitioners and training dummies in a dojo setting.

Conway man offering no charge assistance for domestic violence victims

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a Conway business owner is opening his services to those in need. Curtiss Robinson is a retired army officer, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical counseling. After retiring from the army, he decided he wanted to do…

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Hands gripping martial arts uniforms, illustrating training techniques in anti-bullying and self-defense classes at Toe2Toe Martial Arts.

Arkansas military veteran, martial arts instructor offering anti-bullying classes (by THV11)

Toe2Toe Martial Arts in Conway, Ark. is offering anti-bullying and self-defense programs for youth in the community. Learn more here: https://www.conwaytoe2toe.com/bullying/  

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Two men practicing self-defense techniques in a martial arts training session, one holding a red training knife, against a rustic brick backdrop.

Armed or Unarmed

A very wise man (Kyoshi Earl Marvin) once told me that a knife should never be underestimated. Later I was told by his instructor, Dr. Ronald Cherry, that “a knife is essentially a bullet with a handle on it that can change directions.” After decades of training in the martial arts and time spent in…

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The Psychology of Combat

What do we know about conflict? Well, most of us want to avoid it at all costs, even if we are courageous and capable in combat. I think it makes us both human and civilized to seek after peace and diplomacy, but there are times when those options fail. There are times when we are…

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Lion and lamb side by side, symbolizing predator vs. prey mentality in martial arts and self-defense training.

Predator vs Prey Mentality

We have several key concepts that help illustrate both psychological and physical advantages in martial arts. One of my favorite concepts is the Predator vs. Prey Mentality. Many of our students are very shy and docile when they come in. We see downcast eyes, low self-esteem, and body language that speaks volumes to the world….

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