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 [...]

The Benefits of Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts for Self-defense: Part 1 of 2

  The Benefits of Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts for Self-defense: Part 1 of 2 Internal Martial arts such as Tai Chi, or Ba Gua can be extremely effective for self defense if trained correctly. There are a few strategic principles in Chinese internal Martial Arts that can provide a tactical [...]

Self Defence – What the law says part 1

THE MANDATORY WARNING! Within U.K. Law there is no such thing as a MANDATORY WARNING in any case you may not have time to give a warning, what happens then?. The following is what U.K. Law really says about the use of warnings.   A Duty to Avoid Conflict, One of the most technical elements of common [...]

Your Personal Safety ? Part Two

Don’t go home under any circumstances. This will only help the person know exactly where you live. It is unwise to label your keys with your name, address and telephone number. Not only could the person enter your home, but they would also be able to start a campaign of ‘crank calls’ and phone [...]

Your Personal Safety ? Part Three

Install a home safety alarm system to secure your home against intruders and keep the door from your garage to your home locked at all times. It is just like any other entryway. Never answer your door to an unexpected visitor. Call out to them through the doorway and ask for identification to be [...]

Self Defense and Mental Toughness Part 1

Training in self defense and martial arts can challenge you as a person. The training can help develop your skills and help to develop you as a person. It is how you face the challenges in your training and your ability to master them that will see you succeed. If you are mentally tough [...]

Sexual Harassment Policy Guidelines Part I

Sexual Harassment Policy Guidelines – Part I Permission is hereby granted to modify and use the information in this draft sexual harassment guideline, provided you include reference to the author as shown at the end. We shall take all reasonable steps to see that this sexual harassment policy is followed everyone in our organization [...]

PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN: Part I – SELF-ATTRIBUTION, COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS AND DEPRESSION

Purpose of this article       The overall purposes of this and future articles under development are to enhance women’s psychological strengths to cope with the stresses and pressures in their daily lives. This article in particular is to create awareness especially in women, to understand depression from a multifaceted perspective, with “Self-Attribution, Cognitive Distortions [...]

Is That the Reason Why I Cannot Deal With Stress After a Traumatic Experience? Part 1

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been called many names over the years. It was known as “shell-shock” in World War I and “battle fatigue” in World War II. The term post-traumatic stress disorder became well known during the war in Viet Nam. It simply means a person has experienced an overwhelming trauma and [...]

Psychic Self-Defense – Tips To Make It Part Of Your Daily Life

In today’s technology-drive world, life has become automated and habitual. We have become dependent on technology to communicate with each other and to make important decisions. We like to think that technology makes our lives easier, but many question that assumption. Rather, technology can become a task-master, creating work it was supposed to save [...]

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