Think Small For Big Pain to an Attacker -...
People are conditioned to think that they have to do a big, dramatic self defense technique to finish an attacker or escape from a bad situation. There's nothing wrong with going for a big knockout strike if you are in a position to do so, but you can also use some tiny moves to get huge results in a self defense situation. Small Joint Locks and Breaks There are tons of martial arts and self defense courses and classes available. Some martial arts schools and online martial arts training programs teach effective techniques, some don't. One particularly valuable self defense technique is to attack the small joints of your opponent. In MMA fights you see a lot of arm bars and leg locks, but you never...
Real Self Defense Training - Knowing What Is...
Learning how to defend yourself is not as easy as many peddlers of self defense books, martial arts videos, and self defense training programs would have you believe. The truth is that, self defense training and the ability to be able to defend yourself against a real-world, violent attacker, is a complex and deep subject. It doesn't help when there is a ton of information and sales pitches, both online and off, about this or that self defense product that will teach you how to defend yourself in nano-seconds! I understand the confusion because I literally spent boat-loads of money on so-called self defense products that turned out to be books, videos, and courses on "how to fight." The problem for...
Learn 5 self defense street fighting secrets!
Today I will uncover 5 different points you should know about self defense fighting. These are real facts and cold hard truths when it comes to fighting. If you want to stay alive in an altercation here are some facts to help you win and stay alive. Self defense street fighting #1 - If you are being threatened by a mugger holding a weapon and he wants your wallet, give it to him. It's better to give a potentially violent person your money and credit cards you can cancel. Whats would be the point of trying a fancy knife disarm and then it not working? Self defense street fighting #2 - The hyped martial arts stuff you see in Hollywood movies is not the real deal and has no base in real fights. One...
Warning - Not All Self Defense Instructors Know...
Believe it or not, there are many unqualified blackbelts and self defense instructors giving advice and teaching stuff that could get you killed. Worst of all, these people have never been in a life or death fight and have no valid or real experience when it comes to fighting. Rule #1 - You should always interview a potential martial arts or fighting instructor before you join the dojo. You want to put them through an interview process finding out what qualifies them to teach you. If they got a blackbelt in taekwondo at the age of 15, have never been in a real fight other then sparring, turn away and run! Rule #2 - You want to make sure the class you will be joining has full contact sparrring. You...
Stun guns are widely regarded as one of the most effective self defense weapons there is. They are basically simple hand held devices that have two or more prongs that have about an inch or more of separation. When charged the electricity literally flies between the prongs creating a sight and sound that is pretty scary in its' own right not to mention the effects on an assailant. It will deplete blood sugars from the body equivalent to running a long 40 km race sapping energy levels to zero. The results: disorientation and loss of balance. A stun device is considered a weapon so don't use it without thought or needlessly. Misuse can result in criminal charges being brought. Leave the "horsing...
Learning Self Defence by Means of a Video
Given the increasing evil of threatening and criminal behavior in the society at large, it has become essential for the law abiding and well behaved members of the society to combat such adverse situations. These are best achieved by being physically and mentally prepared for such happenings and always being accompanied by self defence devices such as sprays, stun guns, martial arts techniques etc. You are not only supposed to carry such devices but should be able to use them to your advantage in a safe and secure manner and ensuring that such use is always in accordance and compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the country/region/state concerned. For a lot of us, it is not possible...
The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment is in the local dojo. Most dojos, training centers, etc., have a small store where you can buy or order the martial arts or self defense equipment you need for your practice. Buying your martial arts or self defense equipment at your local dojo has a lot of advantages. You will get expert advise from your teacher. He knows your needs and what type of martial arts or self defense equipment you are going to need for his classes. He will also be the best person to advise you on the quality of the different brands due to his years of experience with many different suppliers. The negative part of buying martial arts or self defense...
Folks ask me all the time which self defense product is the most popular. Of course the answer is highly subjective. All self defense products are meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation. They all do that. Pepper sprays can give you 5-25 minutes or more after a shot in the face of an attacker causing tearing, choking and blurred vision. Stun guns can disable an attacker for 5-10 minutes by depleting his blood sugar sapping all energy from him. Personal alarms make enough noise to draw attention to your situation for others to help. The telescopic stun baton stands out as the most popular self defense product because it is so effective against two and four legged assailants. I...
What is the best martial art for street fighting?
The consensus opinion of modern martial artists is the best martial art for street fighting is jiu jitsu as practiced by MMA professionals. The Gracie family and many other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial artists grew up on the rough streets of Rio De Janeiro Brazil and learned Jiu Jitsu from the grand patriarch of the Gracie Family . Helio Gracie. What do you do when you want to learn the most effective techniques. I am going to show you where to purchase totally awesome videos by the top experts TODAY. MMA is now the dominant combat sport seen by millions of people around the globe. You have probably watched many MMA matches on TV or your PC. You have decided to learn the techniques and training...
Learn Karate at Home?
Is it possible to learn karate at home? If you are thinking about starting karate, getting some online information, is a good idea. With some online tutorials, you will be able to understand what to expect if you attend a karate club. But if you have some video instruction, I only recommend using them at the same time you attend classes conducted by a qualified karate instructor and the moves you practice, will be basics (kihon) or forms (kata). Karate is an incredible art form that has developed over thousands of years of evolution giving us the karate we have today. There are thousands of karate for beginners classes starting every day, where people, young and old start to learn karate for the...
Learn Karate at Home - Age-uke (Upper Rising...
There are hundreds of karate moves, some basic, some advanced. One of the first blocks practiced in karate classes, is age uke or upper rising block. It should be noted that karate blocks can also be used as attacks. In this article we are going to go through the movement rather than the applications of Age-uke. Once you have been shown a karate move, it is possible to take your karate to the next level by using books, videos and podcasts, which will enable you to learn karate at home alongside your dojo practice. 1. Starting from the yoi (ready) position in shizentai (natural stance). Place the left arm above the head, so the elbow is directly above the shoulder, one fist away from the head and...
Learn How to Street Fight Good - For Complete...
Have you ever found yourself thinking what you would have to do if you found yourself in a fight, and are aware of the fact you don't have any experience in fighting? Luckily, you actually have a definite chance of winning with several innovative methods that are provided within this article, and with my help you can be sure of winning whatever type of altercation you might find yourself in no matter how over-matched you might be. Learn how to street fight well: You will always want to be as aware as possible of your surroundings. No matter where you happen to be, whether it's a park, a parking lot, or an empty street, if you're not paying attention to what's going on around your, or not using your...
While it often takes years of training to fully master a martial art that will make you proficient in unarmed self defense techniques, it is not hard to learn some basic unarmed self defense moves. Should you ever be attacked in the streets, there are a few things you can do to defend yourself long enough to get away. Here we will look at 3 simple techniques you can use in an attack. 1. The groin kick Groin kicks, when executed correctly, can be a brutal and effective method of self defense. A correctly executed groin kick can buy you enough time to debilitate your attacker and run for help. 2. The eye strike As the name implies, eye strikes are quick, effective, brutal self defense tactics. By...
Learn to Fight! Important Self Defense Skills
Learning to fight involves learning two different areas of self defense. To be a complete fighter and be ensured of good self defense skills, learn the basics of both the following: 1. Standing up and Striking. You need to learn basic striking skills in order to handle yourself on your feet. This will include punching as well as defense techniques like covering up and blocking strikes. Another aspect to standing up and striking can involve the use of kicks. Learning different kicks can round you out as a good stand up fighter. Kicks can be effective on the street as well as they widen the gap between you and your opponent, backing them up so you can gain control and make a strong offensive next...
How to Win Love Back - Learn to Fight For a...
Many people do not have a clue on how to win love back. In fact, winning a love back has been a difficult journey for them. You may have loved and lost. But you are definitely not at your wit's end yet. If it was a failed marriage or relationship leading to a breakup, there is still a chance of hope to win back your love. If you have been looking at love as a war, then you should not that how easy it is to lose battles. Your frequent quarrels and arguments with your love partner may be what have caused the breakup between both of you. If you just want to win an argument, then you will never win back a lost love. Although I don't agree with you to win a fight with your partner, I do believe that you...