How To Find The Best Self Defense Training

A common misconception is that all self defense training is the same. This is false. You see, when it comes to self defense training, there are many different variables that need to be taken into consideration. A typical self defense class consists of an instructor teaching a small group of students some basic grip escapes, [...]

Why Thinking You Know Self-Defense Is Not The Same As Knowing How To Defend Yourself

It’s amazing how many theories there are about self-defense. Especially here on the internet, where anyone can freely distribute information, regardless of the truth or value of that information. Do you know what I mean? It’s true that there have always been self-proclaimed “experts” who could take advantage of the ignorance or naivity of a [...]

Self-Defense – Will You Be Able To Use Your Self-Defense Training When You Need It Most?

Every day, millions of people – young and old – children and adults, attend martial arts classes and participate in self-defense training. They train to be able to survive a dangerous situation should they ever come face-to-face with a brutal attacker. And yet, after speaking with more than a few of these people, I’ve found [...]

Self Defense Training – 3 Critical Differences Between Martial Arts Training And A Real Attack!

Do you have martial arts experience? Have you taken a self defense training program or two, but know that there is a difference between what you’ve learned and a real fight? I understand completely. Because, before I got this area of my life figured out, I was in the exact same place. When I was [...]

Self Defense Tips – Street Fighting And Modern Street Self Defense Tips From The Art Of Ninjutsu

You don’t have to be a Ninja to get some very powerful street self defense tips from the ancient art of Ninjutsu! It’s true. There was a time when I was discouraged with what was being offered as traditional martial arts masquerading as effective systems of self defense for today’s world. I saw a huge [...]

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 [...]

Self Defense – 8 Phases Of An Effective Self-Defense Strategy And Training Program

By far, the greatest thing missing from most martial arts and safety programs focusing on self-defense is a structured and systemized outline that helps to keep the student on track with what he or she needs. Not to be confused with the step-by-step self-defense moves taught in the preset techniques or kata of different styles, [...]

In A Self-Defense Situation Fight Smarter, Not Harder

If you’ve ever seen or been a part of a conventional martial arts program, one of the things you may have noticed is the level of activity of the students according to rank. It seems like the white belts do little to get results – they have the simple techniques – while the upper levels [...]

Self-Defense – Surviving Your Worst Self Defense Nightmare

Whether you’re a gun-control advocate, a member of the NRA, or you don’t have any particular like or dislike for firearms, the fact remains that, as long as criminals have access to them, you may find yourself in a self-defense situation where you will have to deal with them.   I have lots of friends [...]

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 [...]

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