A Sampling of Published Articles
by Dr. Ruthless®

Watch this page for additional articles in the future.

kaliHarmony... or Else: The Physical Feminism of Women's Self Defense
THE HUFFINGTON POST
Score two for the girls! Don't miss the true account of the 51 year-old woman who killed her weapon-wielding home intruder with her bare hands, or the woman in Chicago who bit off her attacker's balls -- and my comment about the floss job.

 

BUST ThumbnailBeauty And The Beast Within
BUST MAGAZINE FEATURE
An unabashed tribute to my love affair with going primal. Raw, edgy, and, yes, naughty. (What can I say... it was love at first blow!)
 

Self Defense For Women ThumbnailSelf Defense From The Inside Out
SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE
Welcome to Warrior World - now let's get down to the stripping and trashing! This article will help you shed dangerous myths and take out inner muggers - voices of "can't" and "shouldn't" - that can sabotage safety and zap your power when seconds count. Learn how to clear the path, and get your mojo back on line!
 

Pen as Weapon ThumbnailEveryday Weapons Are A Girl's Best Friend
From Dr. Ruthless' Popular Column!
Self Defense For Women Magazine
You're in your kitchen when an intruder appears, intent on harm. Could you turn your handy colander or shiny new countertop into a deadly weapon? The bad guys shouldn't be the only ones doing this!
 

Hips ThumbnailDo It With Your Hips!
From Dr. Ruthless' Popular Column!
 Self Defense For Women Magazine
Love - don't loathe - those almighty hips! More than womanly curves or shelter for the unborn, a woman's hips are her HUB of power. Find out how your hips could save your life!
 

Fight Back ThumbnailFight Back Against Rape - With Fear!
BLACK BELT MAGAZINE
The decision and will to fight back takes place on the inside. This article traces the internal emotional experience and dual nature of fear. Learn how fear can ignite a ferocious counterattack, and gain seven essential strategies to prevent rape and escape intact.
 

Close Encounters ThumbnailClose Encounters Of The Wrong Kind
From Dr. Ruthless' Popular Column!
 Self Defense For Women Magazine
When you're trapped or pinned against a wall, pummeling "he-man's" chest won't help - an explosive counterattack will! Learn how to make opening moves count and escape a predator's clutches.

 

Padded Assailant ThumbnailPadded Assailant Training: Are You Helping or Hurting Your Students?
BLACK BELT MAGAZINE
Armored assailant training is becoming the wave of the future. Its benefits are vast, but all programs are NOT created equal. This behind-the-scenes article outlines four essential components for an effective scenario-based training.
 
Neander BabeFierce Love: The Heart of the Female Warrior
Published in Warriors: On Living with Courage, Discipline and Honor; Paladin Press
This essay, which provides a glimpse into where my fire comes from, articulates a female warrior paradigm including the role of the emotional body in self defense— how something of the savage exists within all of us; how women have always been fighters and “deadly dames”. A roast to insidious myths (women are a passive lot; confidence comes in a roll-on) and a rousing “here here” toast to women's own warrior spirit and powers within.
 

Pepper Spray ThumbnailPepper Spray's Strength Nothing to Sneeze At!
As seen in Atlanta 30306
Burn Baby Burn. Get the low down on this popular chemical deterrent that's red hot and makes you swoon. But don't be fooled into thinking it's a magic bullet; the bad guys won't just plop at your feet.

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