A Cell Phone Was Used as a Self Defense Tool

Although this might sound outlandish for an article on self defense, I’d like to share a story with you where a cell phone was used as a form of self defense. It is a true story and also great thinking on the teen’s part. You see, in 2004 a group of 15 year olds [...]

The Taser as a Tool for Self Defense

Believe it or not, some people have resorted to tasers as a form of self defense. In some states they are considered illegal, however, tasers have definitely proven effective. If you are the target of an attack and own a taser, its a lot easier not to become a victim if you use it on [...]

Tasers – Ruled Non-lethal ?

We are all hearing more and more about tasers as a self-defense weapon these days. There is a lot of information swirling around and it is difficult to determine what is accurate and what it not. Here are some accurate facts. Tasers are powerful, yet non-lethal self-defense weapons. They work by interrupting the function [...]

A Little More Pepper

With the high number of individuals that are being assaulted these days we are hearing a lot about pepper spray as an alternative to carrying a weapon for self-defense. The police are using it, private citizens are using it, and whether you are a man or a woman, there are many options regarding to the [...]

The Most Deadly Self Defense Technique You Should Practice

People often ask me, “What are the best self defense moves I can learn to defend myself?” To be honest, there’s really no simple answer to this. What I usually tell them is that the technique that works in their situation is the best one. No two situations are alike. There is no sure-fire technique [...]

Dealing with a Threatening Situation: The Basics of Self Defense

Self defense is the practice of protecting yourself in a defensive manner in order to reduce any harm caused by another attacker, or to help you get rid of a violent situation. There are many different forms of self defense. Not all self defenses are considered “physical”. If you are researching self defense, it is [...]

Sign and Symptoms of Spousal Abuse

Spousal abuse is very dehumanizing, sometimes you wake feeling like you have to “walk on eggshells” to keep your partner from getting angry and are frightened by his temper. From my experience in this kind of problem it certainly can be very hard to deal with them. Women especially live with a lot of [...]

You Need to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship

There are many people who find themselves in an abusive relationship. Some of these people do not even realize that they are in an abusive relationship. An abusive relationship does not have to be a physical one. Someone does not have to hit you very hard or slap you before you realize that you [...]

The Lines Of Balance

The Lines of Balance. When a lot of Martial Arts and Self-Defence coaches teach this, they usually refer to your  ‘centre of gravity’.   I personally prefer to break it down by using the ‘Lines of Balance’.  There are two Lines of Balance: The horizontal line The vertical line. As we know, a standing human [...]

Dating a Victim of Domestic Violence? What You Should Know and How You Can Help

Her abusive boyfriend from the past cheated, lied, robbed, raped, abused, and misused her. When you first laid eyes on this gorgeous woman, the last thing you thought was you would be inheriting her wounds from yesteryear. Yet, you did and now you feel at times stuck with both his and her mess. You [...]

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