When Teaching Stepmom Self Defense Goes Wrong -... Jun 2026

Before you strike a human face, you should strike a heavy bag for 100 hours. Before you escape a choke, you should practice the escape on a BOB dummy (the headless training mannequin, not your brother-in-law Bob).

The Ultimate Lesson: When Teaching Your Stepmom Self-Defense Goes Hilariously (and Painfully) Wrong When Teaching Stepmom Self Defense Goes Wrong -...

The room was silent except for the faint sound of our golden retriever, Gus, whimpering from behind the couch. Before you strike a human face, you should

Claire grabbed his wrist. Mark demonstrated the twist. Unfortunately, Claire was a former gymnast and her muscle memory was terrifying. She didn’t just twist—she rotated , pulling Mark off-balance so that he stumbled directly into the ceramic giraffe. It wobbled, teetered, and then shattered into a thousand beige shards on the hardwood floor. Claire grabbed his wrist

By taking a thoughtful and informed approach to teaching stepmom self-defense, you can help your stepkids develop the skills and confidence they need to stay safe and thrive in an uncertain world.