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The distance between opponents in a self-defense encounter can and will change rapidly. Shortening the stick in martial arts refers to being closer to the attacker. Whatever technique was going to be executed now needs to be changed quickly and thoughtlessly. In this article we will show how to shorten the stick. The ability to perform martial arts techniques at all ranges is crucial. In most self-defense situations the attacker will shorten the distance between themselves and the victim when striking. If the defender was planning a long-range kick this tactic now needs to become a short-range knee strike. A short-range punch now needs to become a close-range elbow strike with the closer[..]

There is something to be said about learning from an expert no matter what field you're in. This is not to knock the barber in the neighborhood who teaches self defense classes on the side he is just trying to make a living. And when it comes to your self defense and the self defense and your loved ones you want to learn from the best there is. We have assembled 24 self-defense DVDs put together by some of the best experts in the world. From learning the very basics of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) or 'streetfighting' to learning much more advanced skills from Army Delta Force and Navy Seal trainers we have you covered. These training DVDs teach you everything from how to overcome tremendous odds[..]

Self defense is very important for every individual. You do not want to let other people hurt and harass you without doing something. You do not allow a situation to happen where someone will just try to harm you without even defending yourself. It is our choice if we want to protect ourselves and other people. It is your sole decision on what method of self defense that you want as long as you are assured and confident that you are not an easy victim. A stun gun and a pepper spray are two of the widely used tools for self defense. Each has distinct features from each other but both are very effective. If you are in a dilemma as to what you want personally, you can try to read through[..]

There are 5 basic self defense rules that you should know. When it comes to fighting, you will find no other truer facts than what you will read here. These facts will help you to save your own life should you ever find yourself in the middle of a fight. Self defense fighting tips #1- Always give a mugger any inanimate object, like a wallet, if they come at you armed and threatening. You can always report fraud on your bank accounts, you can't get your life back. What would happen if you tried unsuccessfully to take the knife from the mugger? Self defense fighting tips #2- The things that you see people do in fights on television are very ineffective in a real fight. Using something he[..]

Forget all the complex, acrobatic stuff you see on television if you are thinking about learning how to defend yourself. Self defense tactics don't need to be overly complicated or fancy to be effective. In fact the opposite is true. The simpler a self defense technique is to perform, the more likely you will be able to pull it off in a high pressure attack situation. Should I Attend Martial Arts Classes? Whether or not to attend a physical karate class depends on what your goals really are. There is certainly nothing wrong with pursuing these classes as a hobby. If you want to socialize, get a little bit of exercise, and possibly learn a few decent self defense tactics, then signing up[..]

Self defense training - especially in Today's often violent world - has to be less about your own personal preferences, and more about what you'll need to survive. While they say that they're looking for effective self defense training, far too many people take up the study of martial arts or enroll in a self defense program for one of three basic reasons: 1. Convenience. The school or class is being held close to their home or job. Heaven forbid, we wouldn't want them to have to go out of their way to learn how to not die! 2. Preference. Often a self defense training program is chosen, not because it's effective, but because the student likes the "style" or approach. People who like[..]

There are many different types of Martial Arts and whilst we may have heard of types such as Judo and Karate, there are also different styles of Martial Arts to choose from. The most common seems to be Japanese but there are others too, so how can you tell which Martial Arts style would suit you the best? The Different Styles Available When it comes to Martial Arts there are four main styles which are Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Phillippino styles. Each one teaches the Martial Arts differently and some are more common than others.o Japanese Style Martial Arts The Japanese Style Martial Arts focus on self defense and they are generally a way of helping the body to create spiritual[..]

The biggest thing in winning a real street fight against an attacker is protecting yourself as good as you can. I will share some free martial arts techniques that employ the art of limb destruction. As you already know in the middle of a fight your end game is to escape with as little injuries as possible. You want to destroy the bad guy if you can't get away and you want to attack as hard as you can. In this article I will expose a free martial arts technique on how to destroy your attackers fists when he throws a punch at you. A very effective tip for protecting your head and face is to hold both your arms in a boxing position in front of your face obviously which I bet you already[..]

All the best martial artists have studied world wide incorporate the different variety and ways to win fights. Self defense training increases physical fitness and muscular endurance levels too. Today I would like to talk about reality based self defense tips showing you how to win a street fight: Here are five rules on self defense training: #1 - You won't win a street fight on the ground. Your opponent could have friends that can out muscle you, stomp you and knock you unconscious. If you have a chance to get up and leave the combat circle the better. Keep the street fight on the feet to win. #2 - Don't use all your power on your lead strike. Most people that haven't studied self[..]

Are you a manager concerned about workplace violence? As well you should be. With the state of the economy and the current mindset of dependency and expectancy held by more and more people in our society, workplace violence has become a greater epidemic than the Swine Flu! Let me ask you a question: Have you tried to get self protection and personal safety training instituted in your company but keep encountering resistance? Well, this article offers a simple suggestion that may help you to navigate and get around the excessive "lawyering," fears, and objections that stand in the way of protecting yourself and your employees from a dangerous attack. By understanding how your superiors[..]

Through my years as a self defense instructor and consultant I have come across many people who have taken self defense programs and found out the hard way that what they learned was useless or to hard to remember when adrenaline was pumping full speed through there bodies in a real life violent situation. So I have decided to write an article to help educate readers on what characteristics to look for and avoid when looking at joining a self defense program. First let's take a quick look at how adrenaline effect's the human body. Self defense has to be simple, 911 operators hear it every day when a fear ridden person can't remember there own address when asked so police can be[..]

No matter how young or old you are, what gender you belong to, or where you live, the world is a dangerous place; trying to learn self defense, whether from a weekly class or a self defense DVD or handbook, is a virtual necessity these days. Young women in urban areas are targets for assault, robbery, rape, domestic violence, and more. Even if you're a thirty year old man in a rural environment, you could be a victim of a bar fight, road rage, or home invasion. The evening news is filled with stories of crimes perpetrated on seemingly-helpless women and men nearly every night. Why don't these folks learn self defense tactics and stop being victims? Most just don't know how easy it is.[..]

There are millions of people all across the world who practice martial arts. Some are masters of the arts while others are first-time students, but one thing that all martial arts pupils share is a respect for its history. This is because they respect how spiritual and sacred all forms of martial arts are. The history of martial arts goes back thousands of years. Its history is one that is full of various different martial art styles and techniques, one in particular being Tai Chi Chuan. One of The Oldest - Tai Chi Chuan Better known in its short forms, Tai Chi, or Chinese boxing, it is one of the most ancient, historical, and distinctive Chinese forms of martial arts. This art focuses[..]

Martial arts have been around for thousands of years. It certainly cannot be thought as a fad. You should no be put off by the thought of Bruce Lee flying through the air. The idea behind it is martial arts but martial arts will definitely not make you fly through the air or jump from one building to another. Some people learn marital arts such as Taekwondo and Karate for self defense. They attend classes to learn the moves and master them. These are forms of martial arts that do not require arms. Learning martial arts such as Taekwondo and Karate takes years to master. However, some people may not have the time to take up these classes. These people turn to self defense martial arts[..]

A lot of mainstream dojos and training halls of the martial arts don't teach valid street fighting techniques or incorporate them into their style. Let's face it, if you are learning an outdated form of combat how will it apply to the streets? I'll share some ideas below: Street fighting techniques #1 - Attacking the groin. You can never ever go wrong with attacking a male attackers groin. Use any way of attacking it you can. Punching, grabbing, twisting, smashing, kicking, you name it, it will work. Simply because it is a vital area to attack that causes intensive pain to any male. Street fighting techniques #2 - Attacking the eyes. If you don't have the power for a one punch knockout,[..]

We live in great times, particularly if we are "informationaholics". The proliferation of knowledge and its' accessibility has grown exponentially with the increase in disposable income, ease of travel, the development of the internet and the breaking down of the old establishment style of publishing through very conservative corporations. This has resulted in an explosion of creative thought, innovation and sharing of knowledge not only in learning martial arts but in all areas of knowledge. As a veteran martial artist I have witnessed a change from only having a limited number of systems to learn, almost all based on Japanese karate and Judo, to now where not only do we have access to[..]

Distance or Maai and movement or sabaki are important when one is in a self-defense situation. Proper distancing and the ability to move allows the defender to fight their fight. Martial arts experts learn how to stay out of harms way and avoid being seriously injured. In this article we will show how to train for proper maai and sabaki. Long-range, short-range and close-range are three types of distancing used in a self-defense encounter. Each needs to be practiced with different types of martial arts techniques. This allows one to understand which tactic will work the most effectively at what range. If a kick is effective at long-range a knee may be required at short-range. The same[..]

Since ancient times, man has always engaged in the exploration of various ways for self-defense. Encouraged by this desire, many schools focusing on self-defense education began to take shape. In turn, these schools offer excellent coaching for people of all groups, like men, women, children and the whole family as a single unit.   There are many advantages that self-defense training provides to learners. Some of the most notable benefits gained through self-defense training are:a.    Self-discipline-self-discipline helps in leading an organized life with time for everything.b.    Self-confidence-once you start learning martial arts, you naturally gain a lot of self-confidence[..]

Martial arts in Africa? Yes, Africa, not Asia. It may seem unbelievable to some, but did you know that many African martial arts systems are actually over 50,000 years old? And today the applications are just as used and respected on the continent as they were when they first originated. The Styles of African Martial Arts There are four basic styles of martial arts that are practiced in Africa. They are: * Hapkido * Judo * Ju-Jitsu * Tai-Chi Hapkido is a style of martial art that is characterized primarily by kicking without retraction. Hapkido is composed of three primary skills: * Circular motion to countering and attacking * Nonresistance when meeting force * The water principle.[..]

If attacked with a knife the victim can decide to flee or resist if they have no choice. When resisting one must neutralize or disarm the assailant. Most times a knife will be aimed at the face or thrust at the neck or chest. In this article we will show three martial arts techniques to defend against a knife attack. If the attacker has the knife in their right hand in the victim's face. Open the eyes wide as if scared. This can disrupt their thought processing. At the same time raise both hands slowly. With the heel of the right hand hit the heel of knife hand. At the same time hit the knuckles of the knife hand with the left hand. Drive the knife toward the assailant's chest with full[..]

I will share with you four different things to consider when you are in a combat situation. These concepts are the true elements of finding yourself in an actual street fight and needing to defend yourself, or put another way, "reality based self defense." Should you get into a scenario in your house or in front of a bar, you must understand how to handle yourself in order to come out of the situation alive and to win the fight. #1 Feature of Best Self Defense Training: If your assailant has a gun or similar type of weapon, you should always surrender. Don't put your life at risk attempting to disarm him when all you have to do to get out of the situation is to give him the $20 in your[..]

Most people will never take a self defense course in their life. They will spend money on homes, vacations, cars, toys, etc but not on their own personal safety. Why? 1) Most people have the attitude of "they will never be attacked so what's the point?". I usually respond by saying that people who are attacked didn't expect it either. Maybe they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. While you can control to some degree whether you might become a victim, you can't always. 2) It costs too much to take lessons. I love this one. You can take self defense lessons for far less than you might spend on coffees for a year. It amazes me how we will spend thousands of dollars to lose[..]

USING YOUR ELBOWS One of the most devastating close-range tools in our street fighting arsenal is the elbow strike. Elbow strikes are commonly associated with Thai Boxing. In the martial arts tradition of Muay Thai, the use of the elbows as weapons has been scrutinized and perfected over the centuries. Many other traditional martial arts incorporate elbow strikes, and the destructive effect of proper elbow blows is certainly acknowledged by modern practitioners of Reality Based Self Defense. In combat sports like MMA and Kickboxing, the danger of elbow strikes is regarded with care, and the use of elbows is regulated - sometimes even outlawed. Actually, there are several variations of[..]

Here is the bold truth- many martial art schools are mediocre and a few are outright lousy. Worst of all, you need to call all the martial art schools in your area, then setup appointments to visit them, and then try and decipher which program is legitimate. In addition to that, you have to make sure the hours of training are conducive to your schedule, the drive time to the martial art school is doable, and... most importantly- the crowd in the school are not a bunch of combative thugs with something to prove. Finding a good school to train in can be a real chore and it's no wonder people say, "I've always wanted to learn martial arts..." The truth is, many people have put off learning[..]

These days, many people are looking to increase the amount of exercise that they take. While some folkds like to try jogging, walking, swimming or going to the gym, it is also true that some people find these types of activities to be quite monotonous, perhaps even downright tedious. If you are looking for a form of exercise, and want to try something a bit different, perhaps you ought to consider learning a martial art? There are quite a few different martial arts that you could learn, including of course Karate, Kung Fu and Judo. Whichever particular martial art you decide to take up, you will find that it is linked not only to self-defense and the ability to physical overcome another[..]

So you have been studying combat martial arts for a while now but you haven't reached the level of proficiency you aspire to? Perhaps you have just started and are looking around for tips on how to get to the top of your class. Sparring sessions feel like just an opportunity for your instructor and fellow students to humiliate you? With these tips you will soon be making them look stupid for ever doubting your ability! 1. Train at home. Too many students just go to training twice a week and leave it at that. If you start practising at home early on in your training you will get into a good habit and enhance your technique faster than your peers. You do not need to have a partner, get[..]

One of the oldest types of sports developed on this planet is martial arts. Because this sport has been around so long, many different variations have been created. Every country and region in the world often has developed its own form of martial arts. With so many different possibilities to choose from, how does anyone ever determine which martial art sport to participate in?   To help people make a decision such as this one, martial arts guides are available to teach you about the different styles of martial arts. While there may be too many variations to all be listed in any martial arts guide, you can learn about some of the more popular or well-known variations. Most guides provide[..]

1 - Leverage through the right people. This is certainly a no brainer. When you get the right people helping you it can give you tremendous leverage. Whether they are getting paid or just helping you out because they want to see you succeed doesn't matter. What matters is if they are the "right people." If you can get the right person to follow up on some past prospects for you while you are teaching or doing something else you can really increase your student count. For many years I showed up personally as a guest for numerous after school, summer camp, pre-school and men and women's groups in my area. Once we had some "staff" I trained them on how to replicate what I was doing. Then,[..]

This article is about the kung fu martial arts and you can find some useful information in it if you are a fan of the kung fu martial arts. In 1981, a 16 years old young man came to the Shaolin Temple from Anhui Province, China. All he got here were a quilt and some food coupons ( if you wanna buy some rice, you will have to show them your food coupons in the 1980's China ) at that time. He wished to be a Shaolin monk and learn the Shaolin kung fu. The Shaolin masters received him and gave him the name - Yongxin. Now he is called the "CEO of the Shaolin Temple" by the people from all over the world. He saw how the Shaolin Temple changed from a declining temple (less than 20 monks in it)[..]

Every day the news is filled with horror stories involving women as victims of violent crime. We worry about ourselves and female friends and relatives. While no one can guarantee your personal safety, even in your own home, these self defense tactics can help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of violent crime. 1. Practice awareness. You must be aware of what's going on around you at all times. Keep your ears open. Sometimes your ears can hear what your eyes can't see-behind you and around corners. This won't work if you have ear buds in! Make frequent visual scans. While this not only helps you to see what's happening around you, but it gives the impression you have confidence.[..]

There seems to be a prevalent myth that a common martial artsdrill is some kind of ultimate drill. That if you become adept atthis drill, you'll be able to defend yourself in any type of attackin the street. Martial arts instructors have developed drills toimprove this drill and others have made it an integral partof a sport. Have you figured out what the drill to which I'm referring? That'sright ladies and gentlemen, the ultimate, the one and only - spaaarrrriiiinnnngggg! For the purposes of this article, we will define sparring as anabstract martial arts drill in which two or more partners exchangeattacking, defensive and counter-attacking techniques and tacticsin a non-synchronized[..]

Self defense instructors hear some variant on this question all the time: "Of all the self defense tactics you know, which one is the most effective?" Extensive research into hundreds of answers from hundreds of instructors have led to two self defense tactics that cropped up over and over again. Both appear in almost every self defense syllabus from street fighting to military self defense manuals to Jeet Kune Do and even some schools of Aikido. Both of them are somewhat obvious once you hear them, but things you might not actually do unless you know how effective they can be. The Number One Self Defense Tactic Worldwide: Let The Eyes Have It! It's that simple. Attack the eyes. There[..]