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 [...]

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 [...]

FAQ About Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is one of the most popular self defense products. Simple to use, affordable, and easy to carry with you, pepper spray is very effective at stopping any potential assailant. If you’re evaluating your self defense options, pepper spray is likely at the top of your list. Pepper spray makes a great choice for [...]

Dealing with a Threatening Situation: The Basics of Self Defense

Self defense is the practice of protecting yourself in a defensive manner in order to reduce any harm caused by another attacker, or to help you get rid of a violent situation. There are many different forms of self defense. Not all self defenses are considered “physical”. If you are researching self defense, it is [...]

Women’S Self Defense 101

Women’s Self Defense 101 There has been a great deal written about the topic of self defense and how it pertains to women. There is also a great deal of debate and misconception around what constitutes “Self Defense”. True self defense is much more than just personal protection and learning a set of techniques [...]

Self-Defense Law in Canada

Self-Defense is one of the most controversial of all the possible law problems mostly because it is usually hard to define when it self defense and when not. In Canada self-defense is defined in the Canadian Criminal Code. In the common law tradition self-defense is the right for civilians acting on their own behalf [...]