One of the biggest problems with most martial arts training programs, is the tendency to limit yourself to only learning the "official" weapons of your chosen style. The alternative is to borrow the Ninja's ability to see beyond the form of any particular weapon, and recognize the truth that anything can be pressed into service as a weapon, and an aid for your own personal defense.This article explores the concept of using an ordinary ballpoint...more
Are you serious about getting the self-defense training you need to protect yourself and survive a real world attack? Then, you must make sure that you're learning the right lessons.The fact is that a brutal attack on the street is very different from the controlled, rule-laden environment of a sport competition. This is true, regardless of whether we're talking about boxing, Olympic wrestling, or a mixed martial arts fight.I've heard my fair...more
Do you want to be able to defend yourself against a real world, brutal attacker who's coming at you with all he's got? Do you recognize that, unlike a sport karate contest, your assailant will probably be bigger, stronger, and maybe even better armed than you?In this article, I want to look at some of the everyday items you might have on-hand, or find just laying around, that you can use in your own self defense. If you're serious about learning the critical lessons that will save your life and limb where it matters most - on the street - then you must be able to see anything and everything as a potential weapon and aid.Here is a list of 5 common items that you can press into use as self defense weapons in an attack situation.1) Pen - One of the best "hidden" weapons to carry - especially in today's world of "false-security" - is a sturdy, ball-point pen. Techniques using a pen include stabbing, poking, snagging, pinching, and even crushing pressure across the smaller bones and joints of your assailants fingers. It's important to train with cheaper, plastic pens as well. This will teach you how to adapt your grip and still apply many of the same techniques listed above.2) Keys -...more
There are many reasons that you could choose to study martial arts. Some of these include:An appreciation of Asian culture Sport & competition Health & Fitness Confidence-building And even the development of character traits like respect, discipline, and focus. And then, of course there's self defense. However, while most people assume that martial...more
When you are planning your vacations for the summer, you should know there is no better way to get an escape from the daily grind than to spend some time outside. Activities like hiking and fishing are good for a leisurely afternoon, but if you want a true escape, you have to be able to spend a few nights in the great outdoors. It will be...more
If you are truly trying to master the art of self defense, then you must be able to use anything as a weapon. This article discusses several ways that you can use your keys as a tool for self protection.But, first-things-first - you must begin by avoiding or ignoring the dangerous strategy of placing the keys between your fingers! I've discussed this in other articles, but suffice it say for our purposes here that, whoever came up with this logic, was never in a real fight where he had to attempt to use his own strategy!There are, however, several simple but highly effective tactics where your keys can be used to control the fight and/or cause a significant amount of damage. The following 4 strategies are offered as a means of helping you to expand, not only the number of techniques in your skill set, but to assist you in developing the advanced skill of strategic thinking.1) Stabbing and slashing. Instead of trying to fight with, and get your keys between your fingers under the pressure and stress of an attack, simply hold a single key the same way you would to use it in a lock. This really is the most natural, and therefor the strongest grip.From here, the stabbing, ripping, and...more
In conclusion, with your new understanding of how your system works and its potential problems, you can now quickly repair errors with Registry Easy cleaner in almost no time - much faster (and cheaper) than calling in a pro! With these specialized...more
Golf clubs are some of the more expensive accessories when it comes to sports. However, there is no reason why it should be. Expensive best golf clubs usually have more technology and more features, but for the average golfer is a complete waste of...more
In the world of self defense and martial arts training, most people believe that 1 method - one approach or style - is all you need to protect yourself. When, the truth is that, the more options you have in any given situation, the greater will be...more
There you are walking alone in the underground parking garage where you work late at night minding your own business. Suddenly you hear someone approaching from behind and you get that creepy feeling that makes the hairs on the back your back stand...more
Just because the sign on the window of a martial arts school says "self defense," doesn't mean that's what you're getting. Any more than that colored sash or belt around your waist means that you'll be able to defend yourself when the time comes!How...more
Are you studying the martial arts for self defense, or for some other reason? This may sound strange but, your focus and goal will determine whether a particular style, school, or teacher is right for you!I have been studying the martial arts for...more