Intuition and Self-Defense

Many of the world's leading experts on self-defense and personal security say that our intuition is our single best tool for staying safe. Below are some examples of recognized self-defense organizations who advocate for the use of intuition.

Gavin de Becker

Founder of Gavin de Becker & Associates and author of The Gift of Fear, he has provided security services for the CIA, DOJ, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the US Supreme Court, and private individuals around the world.

"You have the gift of a brilliant internal guardian that stands ready to warn you of hazards and guide you through risky situations. Listen to your intuition."

Rory Miller

World-renowned expert on self-defense, and author of Living in the Deep Brain: Connecting With Your Intuition.

"Intuition is what your brain and senses are already doing all the time. Your social conditioning acts as a filter to suppress your natural way to perceive..."

Personal Defense Network

A network of leading defense experts providing resources and education on personal security.

"...our intuition is a strong survival tool....the biggest calibers and the baddest weapon systems always capture our attention, but we cannot afford to leave out the natural tool deeply embedded in our DNA."

The Dragon Institute

A martial arts and self-defense studio.

"Our intuition is there for a reason. It is there to keep us safe and to guide us. It is like a muscle. We need to use it and exercise it to keep it strong..."