About the Instructor

George Strange is a community leader and advocate for intellectual wellness, dedicated to helping individuals navigate today’s environment of information overload, misinformation, and what he describes as an ongoing epistemic crisis.

His work centers on a simple but powerful idea:
that developing intellectual fitness is essential for managing anxiety, making better decisions, and living a more grounded and self-directed life.

Creator of Mental Self-Defence

George is the creator of the Mental Self-Defence method, a practical framework that combines:

Martial arts principles

Philosophical inquiry

Habit management

This approach teaches individuals how to respond to uncertainty with clarity, discipline, and confidence—rather than being overwhelmed by it.

The method was developed not only through study and teaching, but also through personal experience overcoming severe panic attacks, giving it both practical depth and lived authenticity.

Teacher and Coach

As a teacher, George takes a conversational and reflective approach.

Rather than overwhelming students with information, he encourages them to explore insights, ask better questions, and develop a more intentional relationship with their thinking.

In his coaching practice, he helps individuals:

manage anxiety

build self-trust

develop empowering habits

become more self-directed and resilient

His work often guides people through what can be described as their own hero’s journey—a process of personal growth, self-discovery, and transformation.

Health and Habit Specialist

As a practicing healthy habit specialist, George has spent over 10 years helping individuals improve their health and prevent or manage chronic disease.

His approach combines:

evidence-based wellness principles

functional nutrition and exercise

mindset development

and his method of intellectual self-defence

He is known for creating simple, effective plans that clients can realistically follow, leading not only to improved health outcomes but to deeper personal transformation.

Background and Experience

George holds:

An Honours Degree in Philosophy

a Black Belt in Okinawan Karate

These disciplines form the foundation of his teaching, blending self-defence philosophy with critical thinking to create a unique approach to self-empowerment.

Community Leadership

As a men’s health advocate, George facilitates and leads men’s support groups for respected national organizations in both Canada and the United States, helping individuals build connection, resilience, and accountability.

Philosophical Foundation

George’s work is deeply influenced by the enduring philosophical question:

“What is a good life?”

His intellectual journey began early, shaped by a natural curiosity and a willingness to question social norms and contradictions. Being labelled a non-conformist in his youth became a catalyst for deeper inquiry rather than limitation.

This commitment to questioning, reflection, and growth continues to guide his work today.

Mission

George’s mission is to help individuals:

think more clearly

live more intentionally

and develop the strength to navigate uncertainty

through the practice of Mental Self-Defence and the cultivation of intellectual wellness.