With the downturn in the economy, people began looking for ways that they could save money. Many found themselves cutting back on gym and health spa memberships and opting to work out at home. Finding good aerobic, strength training and self defense DVD programs can keep you active without breaking the bank. Here are a few suggestions for picking the right martial arts or self defense video.Tips1. Think about your long-term goals. Are you looking...more
In the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as other parts of the world, Tae Kwon Do is one of the most popular disciplines people use to learn self defense. The self defense tactics taught in this discipline are very effective, and the study of Tae Kwon Do has many benefits.History of Tae Kwon DoTae Kwon Do is a martial art that was founding in the country of Korea. It's a self-defense style of martial art that employs self defense...more
It is a fact; we are bombarded with messages every minute of the day. Some are obvious like a billboard or radio announcement. Some are more subtle and are delivered via body language from others.Regardless of how we receive information, it can and will crowd out our feelings of happiness and tranquility if we let it. How can you counter negative messages and live a happier life?There are lots of ways but for now let us concentrate on creating a few positive affirmations. Affirmations, if you are not familiar with the term, are phrases or even just a single word that re-directs your energy to a more positive, happy state of mind.At this point you may be thinking of meditation or a mantra and you would not be far off. However, in this case, your positive affirmations are actually written down and specific to what you are experiencing now.You have to change your thinking to change your mind set. Let's change it to positive and happy! Decide on a particular thought you would like to be more positive about Write it down Make sure when you write it down it has a positive feel to it; for example if you want to feel happier about how you look in pictures you could say " I look great in...more
Later on, when you go into a situation which used to give you trouble, your mind will automatically go back to that situation, and find several different interpretations of those events, and you don't feel any limitations any more. This may sound complicated at first, but once you do it a few times, it will get easier and easier. Pretty soon you'll...more
One of the most frequently asked questions in the realm of self-defense training involves the use of weapons, like guns and knives, for protection. This article outlines the four areas that make up a complete defensive handgun training program.While most people, and subsequently most programs, focus on the shooting facet of gun training, there is...more
Think you know how to hold your keys for self defense? Let me guess, you were told that you should hold them between your fingers - right? But, what if I told you that this was all wrong?!What if I told you there was a much better way to hold your keys? What if I could prove that my way was better AND more versatile than the other way? Would you be interested?Okay. I'm going to assume that, if you're still reading, you really do want to learn the best and, more importantly, most effective self defense skills. After all, when your learning self defense, it's not the same as buying a blender or a car, where if you find you bought something that didn't work, you can take it back.If you find out that your self defense knowledge and skills are crap......you're going to be stuck in the middle of an attack!NOT the place you want to be when you find out that everything you think you know about how to defend yourself - is all wrong!So...what IS the best way to hold your keys for self defense? Would you believe......the very same way you hold them for normal, everyday use!Sound too simple? Well, it's not.Let's look at this a different way.Have you ever tried to put your keys between your...more
Do you know how to protect yourself? I don't mean, have you learned some self defense moves or even earned a martial arts belt of whatever color. I mean......can you really protect yourself:Against an attacker who is bigger, stronger, and more intent...more
If you really want to be able to defend yourself and survive a real-life attack situation against a brutal assailant who wants to beat, break, or kill you - then you must use every tool at your disposal. You must also understand what your assailant...more
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Learning how to save money is like any other education. Get a little knowledge, then practice, practice, practice. Trial and error will be the best teacher. Saving money is not something you do it is a way of life. Examine yourself carefully. Be...more
People choose to practice Judo for a number of reasons. Some are looking for a fun sport they can participate in. Others feel that Judo is an art or a fitness program or a way to discipline themselves. Others take up lessons in Judo because it is a...more
When I first began training in the Ninja's martial arts, my teacher would talk to us about the benefits of training in a well-structured program, as opposed to other methods that could be used to develop real-world fight proficiency. We would often...more