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 [...]

Should A Woman Go To The Ground If Being Attacked?

It is amazing to me how some self defense instructors try to make their course different in hopes of attracting attention.  Different can work, but when it is obviously going to cause more harm for the victim, maybe they should think twice. I have read some instructors material in which they say the logic for [...]

Being A Hard Target As A Self-Defense Tactic

Being strong and confident enough can be equal to a weapon for you as a self defense against potential attackers out there. A criminal usually targets weak victim, people who don’t show confidence in themselves or act already scared. Criminals usually do not like challenges and that’s why they will often attack a potentially vulnerable [...]

Is Your Child Being Bullied?

Many parents feel the pain for their bullied baby and feel helpless to make matters better either because the child is to afraid to name the perpetrators or denies blatantly that they are are a victim of abuse regardless of the bruises torn clothing and the fresh black eye every week. Children wrapped up in [...]

Pepper Spray — Being Buried Can Get You Buried

Here’s one reason that you should have your Pepper Spray easily accessible when you are out at night. Barbara looked forward to a shopping spree.  There were many sales advertised in the downtown shopping area.  Unfortunately was a Friday night and she had to park far away from the stores.  “Why don’t they make a [...]

Non-Lethal Weapons: Being Safe with a Keychain Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is a defensive weapon. This means it only influences the perpetrator to allow the person to get away. Upon contact with the skin and eyes, the active ingredient in a pepper spray would have immediate effects. The attacker will cough, wheeze and have difficulty in breathing. Pepper spray can also cause watery eyes [...]

How Being Too Polite Can Be Dangerous!

Yes, being too polite can be dangerous! Someone who is going to harm you is going to look for someone who they can take advantage of. An attacker is not looking for a challenge but rather an easy victim. If someone offers you help and you feel uncomfortable or your intuition kicks in, [...]

How to Know Your Daughter or Friend is Being Abused by Her Boyfriend: 10 Signs to Watch

Every parent who has a relationship with his or her child knows when their daughter or son isn’t feeling well, has a change in mood, feels stressed or nervous about something or doesn’t want to be bothered. Friends also are good about observing this wide range of emotions as well. Sometimes there is more [...]

Self Defense – Being Better Prepared

Being aware and being in a ready state is key to your self defense. Situations where you would need to use your self defense skills and training are hopefully rare, though this in itself is a double edged sword. How can you train properly and effectively for situations that are few and far between [...]

Are You Being Secretly Watched, Bugged, Or Tracked?

In today’s world of high technology, it seems like anyone is able to get their hands on the kind of technology that can secretly keep track of you.  And although it may seem farfetched, the truth is that there have been recent cases of stalkers who have harnessed this technology to spy on people, [...]

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