The Kubotan: Why Women Have a Hard Time Using It?

The kubotan is one of the most basic, no-frills types of self-defense weapon that is a favorite for women.  Due to its design and size, the kubotan is lightweight, easy to carry and conceal.  This makes it an ideal tool to bring anywhere because it doesn’t attract a lot of attention.  In spite of its [...]

SELF DEFENSE- The Range Factor

In the past friends have asked me “whats the first thing you do in a fight?”. Usually they expect me to describe some amazing technique resulting in an instant knock-out or devastating submission.However they’re a bit disappointed with the answer. My reply is always “take a step backwards”.This is because I don’t wish to stand [...]

Self Defense – Few Things To Remember

Self defense training is a skill, which has become quite essential nowadays. You can acquire the training for your self defense from any local community center. You can also opt to take the karate or martial arts classes. However, if you are leading a busy life and you are unable to find time to go [...]

Looking For A Self Defense Instructor? Here Are 5 Steps For Finding The Best!

Although you may not realize it, there are numerous unqualified blackbelts and self defense teachers offering advice and disseminating information which could get you killed. Even worse, none of these people have ever been party to a life or death fight and therefore do not have credible or real experience with regard to fighting. How [...]

“Kick Me Where It Counts” – A Critical Mistake In Martial Arts And Self-Defense Training

During my recent visit to Japan for training, there was one overriding thing that I noticed about most of the black belts that I worked with. Now, if they were just having fun and aren’t really looking to be able to defend themselves against a determined attacker should they ever face one, then okay. But, [...]

Controlling Space In The Science Of Self-Defense

The true martial arts master or self-defense expert understands one of the critical ideas of surviving a brutal attack. And that principle concept is to control space. More specifically, to control the space, or distance, between you and your attacker. However, for most students and teachers who are supposedly training for real-world self-defense, this idea [...]

Defend Yourself & Stay Alive ! : The -3- Goals Of Self-Defense (3Rd Of 3)

Ask any tough guy, boxer, wrestler, or martial artist the question, “What are the Goals of Self-Defense ?”  What you will get are several answers ranging from “Don’t get hit !” to “Beat up your attacker !”  Unfortunately, none of these answers presents any value to the average person when dealing with attackers in this [...]

Science Of Self-Defense – Control The Distance And You Control The Fight

One of the biggest problems that students encounter in their attempts to master self-defense, is the use and control of distance. And yet, learning to control the distance between you and your attacker is probably THE most important skill that you could ever master.   This isn’t just something that those new to martial arts [...]

Learning To Kiss Will Make You More Effective In Your Martial Arts And Self-Defense Training

Why is it that so many people report that, even after learning self-defense, they doubt that they’ll actually be able to use what they learn? Many things will challenge you as you progress through your martial arts study and training but, when it comes to learning self-defense, you must make sure that you’re not running [...]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb for Martial Arts and Self-Defense Practitioners

Blocking and striking with the same leg or arm? What happened to the other weapons we carry as part of our bodies everyday? I have to tell you though I’ve had some good success with this method of counter-attack, but it does have it’s disadvantages as well…. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking [...]

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