Surviving Disaster (Spike)

Courtley exudes confidence and competence as he explains what to do in a potentially deadly crisis. His calm demeanor makes viewers believe that, sure, they could fend off a bear or land a plane, if they had to. (Though, happily, the vast majority of viewers will never need to use any of these skills, and most would never want to try.)

But Courtley’s bigger point is important -- people should be prepared, and a little bit of training can make a big difference. Viewers may not have much use for his advice about how to help the victim of a knife attack or what to do if they’re taken hostage in a bank robbery, but car accidents and muggings happen all the time, and Courtley’s basic advice on first aid and survival techniques might prove invaluable. Watching this highly trained warrior is both fun and inspiring; he makes you want to prove yourself.