by Kori D. Miller | Apr 9, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
Ladies, there are a lot of videos that show how to escape a rear naked choke, so my goal is to share one that is 1) simple to learn, and 2) works. Keep these things in mind: Don’t lean into the person. This screws up your balance and helps your attacker. Get...
by Kori D. Miller | Apr 8, 2015 | TIps
“You must learn to be three people at once: writer, character, and reader.” ― Nancy Kress, Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints Creating characters is easy. Developing them is the...
by Kori D. Miller | Apr 2, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
Have you ever been at a bar, or nightclub, and some guy is a bit too in your face? Yeah, me too. I especially hate when they decide to grab one of my wrists. It’s the ultimate soft power play. Well, here’s what you need to remember: The thumb sucks. It’s weak all...
by Kori D. Miller | Apr 1, 2015 | Character Communication
Before returning to Omaha, I hadn’t had a pet since I was a kid. One day, I found myself wandering through the halls of the Nebraska Humane Society. As I entered the dog room, each kennel revealed the eyes of animals with a singular plea. Until I saw a...
by Kori D. Miller | Mar 26, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
You want to know some of my favorite martial arts techniques? There are so many, but I tend to focus on the practical stuff. I’m all about self-defense. Sure, those jump spinning kicks look great, but I’ve never needed them during a fight. And, honestly, I...
