Are you serious about being able to protect yourself? If so, let me ask you a question: "How involved is your self defense strategy?" What I mean is - "Do you understand that more goes into self defense than fighting techniques? If not, you may be setting yourself up where you MUST fight off an attacker - instead of using everything, and everyone, at your disposal. This article explores what I call, "The 3 Circles of Protection" that should play...more
One of the worst areas of training in the world of martial arts and self defense, is that involving the use and defense against firearms. It has been my experience that most of the self defense techniques being taught are unrealistic, dangerous, and lack any sense of big-picture strategy which could put the defender in even more danger. If you want to develop a sense of mastery in using firearms for self defense, you must make sure that you are...more
When it comes to self defense most people tend to think of the Asian martial arts first. Disciplines like Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, are some of the most common programs, especially in the United States. However, there are many lesser known disciplines being practiced throughout the world. Brazilian martial arts self defense programs have a long history too.HistoryBrazil's history in martial arts is long, and the forms of martial arts developed within the country are very distinct from the martial arts practiced within other systems. Capoeira, for exmaple is one martial art that originated in the country of Brazil as a form of self defense. Practitioners of Capoeira need a degree of flexibility to perform techniques such as head butts, kicks, elbow strikes and sweeps. A second type of Brazilian martial art program is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As you might guess, this form did not originate in the country. Instead, it was adopted from the Japanese from and the Brazilians incorporated new styles and techniques.Some people refer to Capoeira as a martial arts dance, because it contains elements of music, athletic movements, combat theories, martial arts, and dance all in one discipline....more
When you're too busy to commit to an hourly training session at the gym on a weekly basis, your best method for learning self defense might be to train using a self defense DVD. However, you shouldn't just blindly select a DVD and jump right into a training program you know nothing about. Use these suggestions as a guide for selecting the right DVD...more
Just about every knows the martial art of karate as one of the most popular methods of self defense training in the United States and throughout the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. The Karate Kid movies of the 1980s did much to popularize the martial arts techniques and the discipline as a whole.Karate is a martial art developed in the...more
Sometimes life is too hectic to start a self defense training program at the local gym, health club or community center. These programs can meet a couple of times a week for an hour or more. Plus, when you add in the time it takes to travel to and from classes, you've lost another half hour or hour of your time. Many people rely on martial arts self defense videos when there aren't any other options.Starting a video training program can be a good idea. However, there are some things you should consider before you get started with a program. If you are new to martial arts and self defense, the following tips will help you choose the best videos.1. The first rule is selecting a video with self defense techniques that you are interested in. Maybe you like martial arts and competitive sports, or military self defense programs. Or perhaps you would be most interested in a program designed for a certain demographic: children, women, adults, or seniors.2. Before you begin any program, check with your doctor. You should also prepare your body intense workouts. It's not a good idea to do too much too soon, as it can lead to injuries. Start slow, incorporating stretching exercises into your...more
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Not all self defense methods are created equally. If you want to improve your combat self defense skill, Kyokushin Karate is one of the best disciplines. For years, experts have called it one of the toughest martial arts, because of its hand to hand...more
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When choosing the best self defense style to learn, all you really need to know is a little background information. Once you've found your interest, the trainer will lead you through the entire process. Self defense training is also sometimes...more
In order to excel at self defence training you must first master the individual self defense techniques. The following tips can you help perform at your best:1. Whenever possible, perform a direct counter-attack. They are the most effective at...more