What Women Need To Know To Survive An Attack

Women's Self-Defense Doesn't Have to be Difficult. Women and teens are gaining the knowledge and skills of the professionals, all from watching a DVD, listening to some CD's and using this unique self-defense flash card memory system. It's that easy!

How To Defend Against A Knife - Don't Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!

If it is apparent that your assailant is going to stab you whether you give him all your money or not then you must do something about the situation before this happens, either way you may get stabbed. Thats why this is a last resort and only attempted if YOU are certain he is going to attack you no matter what. It's a judgement call that only you can make and if you ever do end up in that situation it won't be easy. So, you're in that nightmare situation. How do you tackle him ?

Capoeira-Understanding the Game

The beginning stages of learning to play Capoeira are spent on basic fundamentals used to help the novice know how to move around safely. Being able to throw a properly executed kick and being able to escape in an appropriate manner in response to an opponent are very important elements. In an academic setting, repetition usually helps with perfecting ones form and skill level. But this is only a small part of learning Capoeira.

Martial Arts Book Review: The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do; Volume One by Joo Bang Lee

One of the things that I particularly liked about this book, and the others in the series, is the fact that there are no “sport” techniques in these books. All of the techniques shown are meant to be used in actual combat and self-defense situations. When you look at the art of Hwarang Do, you could make the comparison that this art form includes not only the strikes and kicks of Tae Kwon Do, but also the throwing and grappling techniques of Judo and the joint techniques of Aikido. Hwarang Do is truly a well-rounded and complete martial art.

Improvisation

An important attribute for a fighter is the ability to improvise.

Martial Arts Book Review: Black Medicine The Dark Art of Death by N. Mashiro, Ph.D.

This was one of the first books that I ever purchased years ago when I was in high school and starting to learn about the martial arts. This book gives you a very good overview on the vulnerable and vital points on the human body and is very informative. If you are interested in self-defense or any of the martial arts, I would definitely put this book on your too buy list.

Best Martial Arts Training Creates Speed and Strength

Martial arts is about training and discipline. Learning about the correct styles and techniques will help in finding the correct school and instructor.

Entry Tactics Part 1

To be able to apply a takedown, a throw, a restraint, a hold or impact against somebody, we need to have entry tactics. None of the more complex and advanced manoeuvres of self defense are possible without an entry tactic. Unless you are a person who pre-emptively strikes every time, you will need to have an excellent base of entry tactics allowing you to enter upon any angled delivered strike. This is one of the key factors that most martial artists and people who practice self defense forget. They get comfortable or enjoy the more complex manoeuvres of self defense because they can apply them in an environment with no threat to themselves.

What is Wing Chun?

Wing Chun is different from many of today's popular systems, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kung Fu. These systems block first and then attack. Wing Chun emphasizes self-defense, focusing on methods that allow a block and an attack in the same movement. The system is based on human biomechanics rather than animal movements, using primarily straight line, fast, direct strikes and sophisticated simultaneous blocking and striking techniques, redirecting the force of an opponent rather than attempting to meet a possibly greater force directly.

Cost of Martial Arts Classes in Orange County

Article on cost of jujitsu classes in orange county, California.

Consider the Benefits of Martial Arts Schools

When looking at martial arts schools, there is a lot to consider. What techniques and styles are they teaching.

Simple Knife Defense - Responding Appropriately

Do you know how to respond to a physical attack and protect yourself and loved ones? Whether it's armed or unarmed, but how would you know?

5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training, Part 4

99% of sport fighting, traditional martial arts and self defense systems fail at training the body's subconscious reactions for real fighting because their primary focus is improperly based upon techniques instead of enhancement of the body's natural delivery system. In addition, they teach you how to develop combative tools but fail at teaching how to utilize them in an uncooperative environment. Worst of all, they propagate techniques filtered through the prism of competitive fighting which is a natural out growth of the limitations imposed upon the fighters. They fail to understand that these techniques were developed as a work-around due to the prohibition of using potentially or completely lethal skills for competitive bouts. While practical in competition, these techniques have no basis in life and death combat.

5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training - Conclusion - Becoming Invisible

99% of sport fighting, traditional martial arts and self defense systems fail at training the body's subconscious reactions for real fighting because their primary focus is improperly based upon techniques instead of enhancement of the body's natural delivery system. In addition, they teach you how to develop combative tools but fail at teaching how to utilize them in an uncooperative environment. Worst of all, they propagate techniques filtered through the prism of competitive fighting which is a natural out growth of the limitations imposed upon the fighters. They fail to understand that these techniques were developed as a work-around due to the prohibition of using potentially or completely lethal skills for competitive bouts. While practical in competition, these techniques have no basis in life and death combat.