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Short-stick grip: a closer look at hand placement. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training edits and practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquinill… #SelfDefense #MartialArts
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Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 29, 2026
France: Trappes shooting suspect charged with terrorism-linked murder and attempted murder over the Oct. 23 attack. Prosecutors allege racist targeting; he denies terrorist intent.
lemonde.fr/en/france/article…
For a beginner using a short stick, start with grip and distance before speed. Film a slow practice round and check whether your hands stay relaxed and the tool remains controlled. Member training edits and practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquinill…
Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 29, 2026
Lithuania says two suspects face terrorism allegations over attempted arson at Starlink infrastructure. Both are detained in Germany. Protect communications sites and report suspicious activity.
reuters.com/world/lithuania-…
Cane training: give yourself clear space to practice. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training edits and practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquinill…
School security tip: test the visitor process from the guest’s point of view. Is the correct entrance obvious? Does someone answer promptly? Can staff explain the next step in one sentence? Fix friction before it becomes a workaround.
Staff fundamentals: study the grip and controlled movement. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training edits and practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquinill… #SelfDefense #MartialArts
Pepper spray and practical self-defense: a short discussion of an everyday safety option.
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Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 28, 2026
Kashmir: a court ordered five days’ police custody in an alleged cyberterrorism case involving altered threat posts. The defense disputes that legal classification. An allegation is not a conviction.
indianexpress.com/article/in…
Palm position changes how your elbow moves. Watch this simple adjustment, then practice slowly with control on a training bag.
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Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 28, 2026
In the RAF Fairford case, prosecutors alleged an Iran-linked handler directed petrol-loaded vans to the base. The court heard no explosives were found. The allegations remain unproven.
news.sky.com/story/raf-fairf…
Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 28, 2026
A Brooklyn jury convicted Halima Salman of receiving military training from ISIS in Syria. The Oct. 27 verdict concerns older conduct, not a newly disrupted U.S. attack. DOJ’s case summary:
justice.gov/opa/pr/american-…
Your everyday route is a good place to practice awareness. Pick one familiar store this week. Notice an exit, a staffed help point and a way to leave without rushing. Record what you learned in my free 14-day workbook: matt-s-site-4708.thinkific.c…
Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 28, 2026
Serbia raised its terror alert to red after a knife attack outside Israel’s embassy in Belgrade. A guard was injured. Follow local official guidance; overseas incidents alone do not establish a local threat.
srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/290679…
Staff practice: watch the two-handed movement slowly. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training edits and practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquinill… #SelfDefense #MartialArts
A calm boundary can be short: ‘Please give me space.’ Say it while stepping toward a clear exit or a staffed place. Practice the words aloud once today so they come more easily under stress.
Cane practice at home: follow the movement at your own pace. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training edits and practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquinill… #SelfDefense #MartialArts
Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 27, 2026
DOJ announced charges over alleged hoax mail sent to Illinois congressional offices. The JTTF is investigating. This is not a confirmed biological attack. Review suspicious-mail reporting procedures.
justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/qui…
