Coffee with Alain

Coffee with Alain discussing the Special Ops maxim "Speed, audacity, and violence of action win the day" in self-defense situations.

"Speed, audacity, and violence of action win the day" is a special ops maxim that contains good advice for a self-defense situation. If attacked, attack back and take them by surprise with speed, audacity, and violence of action. Be quick and decisive and exploit every advantage.

Survive, get to safety, and get home to your loved ones!

Coffee with Alain discussing the new Guardians movie and how when you are disciplined, resilient and determined you can overcome adversity, achieve objectives, and succeed.

Coffee with Alain discussing "Hapkido II" by Dr. He-Young Kimm, The Third Option by Vince Flynn, and Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury.

Coffee with Alain discussing a fact of life and how it relates to the Korean Martial Art Festival and other things in our lives.

"Nothing in this world is permanent, and we are foolish when we ask anything to last... but surely we are still more foolish not to take delight in it while we still have it."

- W. Somerset Maugham

Coffee with Alain discussing travel and planning to make your trips more safe and more enjoyable.

Coffee with Alain discussing Soke Michael Depasquale Jr. and answering Kellen's question about Reflex Protect

To see the video of Soke Depasquale Jr. teaching, visit this episode on the Enjoy Life Safely blog. www.enjoylifesafely.com

Coffee with Alain discussing a short quote on teamwork.

"Teamwork is a constant balancing act between self-interest and group interest."

- Susan Campbell

Coffee with Alain discussing being prepared before heading out to teach a Reflex Protect Defensive Spray Class.

Coffee with Alain providing a wish for Mother's Day and a little motivation.

"A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them."

- Victor Hugo

Coffee with Alain discussing the books "A Bouncer's Guide To Barroom Brawling" by Peyton Quinn, "The Story of Disney 100 Years of Wonder," and "The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu."