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Expert Profile: Marc MacYoung

Expertise: Street self-defense, crime avoidance and personal safety

Experience in the area
I grew up in the streets of Los Angeles in 'situational poverty.' I have dealt with criminals and violent people all my life -- both personally and professionally. I have written 15 books and 6 videos on surviving street violence. I was originally published under the name Marc Animal MacYoung. (Animal was my street name). I've taught police and military both internationally and within the US. I've lectured at universities, academies and done countless TV, radio, newspaper and magazine interviews. I'm a professional speaker on crime avoidance and personal safety. And I am an expert witness recognized by the US court system. My bio is at www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/marcmacyoung.html My abridged CV (Curriculum Vitae) is at http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/seminarEW.htm

Organizations
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Publications
Too numerous to list here. My CV (for my expert witness work in court) is at http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/seminarEW.htm

Awards and Honors
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Past/Present Clients
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What do you like about this subject? I like helping people not get hurt by crime and violence.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? Never to have to use it again.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Most crime and violence is easily avoidable...IF 1)you know what to look for AND 2)if you can keep your emotions from running away from you. When you have those two things going for you, you can see trouble developing a mile away and easily prevent it from happening.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject When I say about violence, "It's better to avoid going there," it's because I've spit blood and buried friends. I am an ex-LA street thug who knows, first-hand, the horrors and complexities of violence. I don't promote fighting or encourage macho fantasies about it. There is no 'safe way' to engage in violence or 'guaranteed' fighting system. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3608
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.84 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.84 Best of the best
Politeness	9.88 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		244

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	05/14/09
10	10	10	10	04/25/09
10	9	10	10	03/18/09
10	10	10	10	02/22/09
10	10	10	10	02/19/09

User Comments

Thanks Marc, in a world of promising gurus, lethal system and tactical masters you help the average women like me understand the depth and complicatio
(Wina on 05/14/09)

Thank you kindly for taking time to help. I will follow your advice. Take care.
(Arthur on 04/25/09)

really smart guy no nonsense when it comes to what he thinks about the subject of self defense he doesnt wanna sell you anything but he does want you
(raul on 02/22/09)

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Recent Answers from Marc MacYoung

2009-06-06 self defense: Sorry for the delay, my office printer blew up and I've been caught dealing with computer issues. Let me start by rephrasing your question: What style can I learn fastest to win fights and get myself...

2009-04-28 Punching with first two or last three knuckles.: Okay first things first NEVER try to learn a new way of hitting by yourself. Find someone who really knows how to do it and -- this is important -- can ARTICULATE the details (like, range, targeting and...

2009-04-21 disciplines available: For self-defense? None of them. For fun, enjoyment, exercise, socializing and a mental challenge, any of them. I have a saying "Self-defense is a legally defined term" That means to understand...

2009-04-20 Re: Knowing if you've got the power.: Damn, all experts ate my original answer Boxing gym will help you understand the dynamics of hitting. What you learn there will also help you figure out range with anything else you do. This will...

2009-04-07 Knowing if you've got the power.: Wow, in just one seemingly simple question you've asked about sixteen complicated ones. The short answer is you know you're hitting hard when the guy holding the bag tells you "Good hit." It does NOT...