The Vigilance Standard in Self Defense

The Vigilance Standard in Self Defense Our society is becoming more violent. Violent crimes increase daily and yet, our world is more integrated than ever. We travel more, commute from home to work, and are out and about more than our grandparents or even our parents were. So, the question is: how will you prepare [...]

4 More Of The Best Strikes To Use In Self Defense

Here are 4 more of the best strikes to use in self defense. Back HeelThe Back Heel is a very useful strike to use on your attackers shin if grabbed from behind or in his ribs or face if you’re both on the ground. Simply drive your heel into your target area. You can produce [...]

How to Cope With Fear in Self Defense

There are many Martial art schools teaching a whole variety of styles and self defense scenarios from grappling to high kicking to lighting fast multiple strikes. Some are effective, some are not and some are down right useless. What alot of martial arts schools fail to teach or prepare you for however is the [...]

7 of the Best Strikes to Use in Self Defense

This article describes what I feel to be 7 of the best strikes to use in a Self Defence situation. This is determined by the versitility, effectiveness, and ease of use of the strike. Technically, they are not all strikes.   Screaming Although not really a strike, if used right, Screaming can be one [...]

The Lines Of Balance

The Lines of Balance. When a lot of Martial Arts and Self-Defence coaches teach this, they usually refer to your  ‘centre of gravity’.   I personally prefer to break it down by using the ‘Lines of Balance’.  There are two Lines of Balance: The horizontal line The vertical line. As we know, a standing human [...]

Learn Self Defense Moves

Knowing about self defence moves is not enough; you have to learn them to take advantage of your knowledge and to protect yourself. The moves seem to be very easy but they are not going to be that simple until you drill them before actually using them in real assault. Self defense moves are [...]

Locating the Proper Karate Dojo For Your Children

Your child has marched into the kitchen and announced his or her need to become a master of the self-defense skills. Presuming this is more than a momentary wish given flight by a TV program, it’s time to start looking out for an appropriate dojo. The task isn’t simple. There are many dojos and [...]

Choosing the Right Martial Art For You

All arts are not equal – each offers something different. Before looking for a school, you must decide what it is you want for yourself. Is it for physical health and fitness? Self Defense? Mental or spiritual growth? Just about every art offers at least some of each aspect, but they generally all focus [...]

Stalking A Serious Crime

Stalking is a very serious crime which typically targets innocent women using threats, intimidation and violence. The crime of stalking is often not taken seriously by law enforcement or friends and family of the victim. Stalking victims live in terror and fear, they suffer from undue stress and anxiety. Earlier this week in Florida [...]

The History of Self Defense

Self defense is such a broad term that the history of it cannot be pinned down in the least. It is safe to say, however, that the broad spectrum of self defense can be considered as having come from the dawn of time even the earliest forms of human had to learn how to [...]

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