One Finger Defense : Why Doesn’t Everyone Know About Pressure Points ?

A young woman after a long, hard day at work is on the way to her car in the parking garage of a big city.  With the economy down and personal assaults on the increase, she knows that doing this so late at night can sometimes be a very dangerous act.  Have you done this [...]

Some Basic Techniques of Self Defense

Whether you are comfortable with someone you have know for a while, or someone comes to visit you at your workplace because they are trying to get to know you better, you must stay aware! Remember this, as comfort level goes up, awareness goes down. We can not let that be the case folks! The [...]

Hand to Hand Combat Training is the Ultimate Self Defense

When you shop around for self defense, you should make absolutely certain that the style you choose is actually effective. Some styles are spiritual and artistic. While they’re great for this goal, they don’t work well for real hand to hand combat Other styles are geared towards competition and will only make an athlete of you. [...]

Kids, Martial Arts, And Self-Defense

Parents instinctively know that the safety of their children is under constant threat. More kids than ever before are abducted and victimized by predators each day. Plus, playground bullies, older children, and others prey upon the young, thinking them defenseless. By enrolling your child into martial arts classes, you can equip them with the skills [...]

Using Self Defense Batons

If you are looking for a more hands-on method of self defense, or work in the security industry, you may be thinking about purchasing a baton. No two individuals self defense needs are the same, and batons make a good choice for many. However, theyre not for everyone. They do require some knowledge and skill [...]

Martial Arts and the Fundamentals of Self-Defense

Studies show that a struggling economy yields a higher incident rate of violent crime and general lawlessness. That means you are more likely to find yourself in potentially explosive circumstances that can lead to injury or death. A lot of martial arts students, including both children and adults, think their training gives them an edge [...]

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 [...]

The Practice of Non-Lethal Self-Defense

It seems like violent crime is everywhere these days. From the local nightly news to the front page of the morning paper, we are constantly reminded that we live in a dangerous and unpredictable world. Crime statistics confirm these reports – according to the FBI, there were a reported 1,390,695 violent crimes in 2005. Today, [...]

Can You Carry Mace Pepper Batons in Your State?

The economy has caused some unforeseen problems. Because people are abandoning their pets more often, there has been an increase in violent dog attacks. Unfortunately because every state in the United States is on a tight budget, they are having a problem hiring enough help to respond to violent dog attacks. You may be surprised [...]

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