What Practically Guarantees Success In A Self-Defense Encounter?

It never ceases to amaze me just how many people have the same questions or ideas about self-defense and what works. Seriously. Almost as soon as someone finds out that this is what I do, I invariably get one of two responses. You can break these responses down into the “asker” and the “teller” groups. [...]

No Martial Arts Or Self-Defense Technique Is Perfect

Far too many people who are training in the martial arts or in a self-defense program – including police and security personnel by-the-way – take for granted that all they have to do is learn a few tricks and that’s it. When, according to the reality and nature of self-defense, no technique that you’ve learned [...]

Abusive Relationship Statistics – not a True Reflection of the Broadness and Extent of the Problem

Abusive relationship statistics is an area needing much more attention in order for us to get an accurate picture of the reality of the situation. Whenever statistics are mentioned this is usually referring to the narrow end of the spectrum. It only refers to physical abuse, and only what is known. It does not [...]

Healthy Tips to Developing Self-esteem in the Life of an Individual

Self-esteem is a pride in on self. It means having self-respect. Having a positive image about one-self can also be defined as self-esteem. It is very essential to have a positive self-esteem for the over all development. Self-esteem inculcates many positive qualities in the individual as it develops a positive approach towards many things [...]

Marriage Help: Coping with a Spouse’s Illness

It’s natural to enter a long-term relationship with expectations. And one expectation most of us have is that our spouse or partner will remain relatively healthy. Although wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness, we don’t automatically assume our loved ones will suffer a serious illness. “I felt blindsided by the [...]

Easy Ways to Help Raise Self Esteem

For many people self-esteem is a problem that can be a lifelong issue and one that can seriously impact both personal and professional relationships. While many would seek to raise their self-esteem, they may find that this is easier said than done, as this is a tremendously sensitive and delicate issue. In order to [...]