By Cranford Blackmon (Update: Some of our programs have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date.) “How do I protect myself?” “How do I protect my children?” These are very common and very important questions that every woman either has asked or should ask. Well, I have asked the same questions about the women and girls in my life. If you have looked around the LaBCaF website, you know the reason I created this company. If…
Cranford has been fighting to save those in need since he was old enough to hold a G.I.Joe and a box full of plastic green army men. Back then he was saving the world from monsters and cartoon villains. A lot of things in the world have changed through the years, but Cranford’s desire to fight for others hasn’t, and there are still monsters and villains to deal with. In high school he volunteered on a rural fire department and…
WXPH – Ion Media’s “The Alabama Way” interviews class creator, Cranford Blackmon Watch Cranford Blackmon as he is interviewed by Ion Media’s Debra Perry’s show, “The Alabama Way.” Cranford explains what inspired him to create the Legs and Brains, Claws and Fangs Self-Protection Course for women. He also explains why we are different from the typical self-defense classes out there. And finally, he shares what the biggest mistake that women make when it comes to protecting themselves. WXPH – Ion…
Hey everyone, we just wanted to share the LaBCaF interview we did this morning on Talk of Alabama, ABC 33/40 with Nicole Allshouse. They were so kind to invite us onto the show and we’re really thankful for the opportunity to share what we do with their audience. It was great for everyone to see the many common items that can be used for self-protection / self-defense, no matter where they find themselves. Cranford & Penny Blackmon (Update: some of…
We had the privilege of speaking with Andrea and Jessica on WYDE 101.1 The Lindenberg Show. Listen in to see why we do what we do, and why we are so passionate about transforming fear into strength and confidence. (Update: some of the programs mentioned have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on our growth.)
By Cranford Blackmon One of the things we like to focus on in all of our programs is that safety and security doesn’t have to be complex or difficult. There are so many things you can do to make your home less of a target for bad guys. We like to teach that the best way to make yourself and your home a “bad” target is by using layers of simple security. Using plants can add a few more layers…
We were very excited to be interviewed by Jessa Pease with the Shelby County Reporter. Learn a little more about us by reading here. (Update: some of the programs mentioned have changed. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date.) http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2016/03/28/local-self-protection-class-empowers-women/
It was 8:00pm on a Saturday night, and I was already curled up in bed reading a book. My husband is in the army and was at an out-of-state, month-long training, and, while I enjoyed relaxing nights by myself, I also hated being alone in our house. Halfway through my novel, I heard a crunching outside my window, like someone stepping on leaves. I automatically froze up and panicked. What if someone was about to break in? Where would I…
Which would you prefer: Fighting your way out of a situation using self-defense techniques/tools/weapons OR Avoiding that situation altogether? We believe in avoiding the situation altogether. That is why we have dedicated so much of our information and programs to avoiding and escaping bad situations! When I think of all the tools Cranford has taught me, tools with which I can confidently protect myself by avoiding and escaping Bad Guys and bad situations, I am incredibly grateful for the Legs…
OK, before we get going here, I just want all of you to know that I made that word up. You know . . . “boldnessity.” The title could have just as easily been “The Benefits of Being Bold” or even “The Benefits of Boldness.” But using those “common” words just felt…lame. Even more so since this is an article about being BOLD! About “BOLDNESSITY!” Making up my own words and just accepting that you will accept them? Yep, that’s…
In our talks and programs about boundaries, we talk about coming up with a personal safety plan that has multiple layers of security. The more layers you can add, the harder it is for a criminal to victimize you. Criminals look for an easy target. The more difficult it is for them, the more likely it is they will decide to look somewhere else. Our job is to make it too difficult for them. So difficult that the criminal decides…
So what’s to worry about? What could possibly go wrong? It doesn’t take a whole lot of time to come up with some pretty good answers to those questions. And what’s amazing is just how EASILY we can come up with those answers. So easily in fact, it is almost as if it requires no effort what…so…ever! I came across a quote a few days ago and it got me to thinking. The quote, although I can’t for the life…