Can You Really Learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense From Seminar Training Only?

What do you do when, you want to pursue the study of the martial arts or learn real-world self-defense and there are no schools near where you live? What do you do even if there are martial arts schools or self-defense classes being offered in your local area but…
…they’re just not up to par [...]

Kids, Martial Arts, And Self-Defense

Parents instinctively know that the safety of their children is under constant threat. More kids than ever before are abducted and victimized by predators each day. Plus, playground bullies, older children, and others prey upon the young, thinking them defenseless. By enrolling your child into martial arts classes, you can equip them with the skills [...]

Martial Arts and the Fundamentals of Self-Defense

Studies show that a struggling economy yields a higher incident rate of violent crime and general lawlessness. That means you are more likely to find yourself in potentially explosive circumstances that can lead to injury or death. A lot of martial arts students, including both children and adults, think their training gives them an edge [...]

3 Critical Differences Between Self Defense and Martial Arts Fights

If you’ve taken self defense training classes, then you probably know that there is a difference between the strategies you’ve learned and practiced in class and a real fight or self defense situation. There is also a big difference between the staged fights you see in movies and what actually goes on if you are [...]

Martial Arts And Self Defense

There is a serious, even deadly problem in the world of martial arts and self defense.
Most people assume that if someone has their black belt or competes in martial arts competitions that they already know how to defend themselves, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Having a Black Belt in any martial art [...]

Martial Arts Vs Real Self Defense – Don’t Confuse a Black Belt With Being Able to Protect Yourself!

What does a black belt mean to you. You and I both know what it means to most people. And, that’s what I call part of “The Karate-Myth.”
Contrary to popular belief, a black belt in the martial arts has little to do with whether or not someone has the ability to protect themselves. This is [...]

Self Defense And Tradtional Martial Arts

There is a lot of focus on which martial art is the best one these days. Especially with the increased popularity of mixed martial arts everyone seems to be focusing on “traditional martial arts are no good, if they were they would succeed in the octagon”. I tend to somewhat agree with this statement but [...]

Only Realistic Martial Arts/Self Defense Stop Rapists

One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time my brother-in-law’s girlfriend got her black belt in karate…

She had her big flashy test…kicked the bag…sparred other girls (and a couple of guys that looked like girls!) with the foam booties and gloves on…did her kata with the appropriate “snap” in her movements…very nice.

Now, [...]

The Truth About Martial Arts And Self-Defense : Part Two

In the first part of this article I explained why martial arts training is not true self-defense training. However my objective is not to degrade martial arts at all. I have studied three major martial arts to advanced levels and I am a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame so I certainly know [...]

Personal Defense – Stun Guns vs. Pepper Spray vs. Martial Arts

In today’s world – and especially in major cities with large public transit systems and parking lots – safety cannot always be assumed. The smart commuter needs to be aware of his or her options when considering the best way to defend one’s self against an unexpected attack. The options available are numerous, ranging from [...]

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