Many of those going through self defense training are doing so because they or someone they love was the victim of a violent attack.
A friend of mine who is former military Special Forces always jokes about the three rules of conduct. He says Rule #1 is: Look Cool. Rule #2 is: Know where you’re at. Rule #3 is: If you don’t know where you’re at, look cool. This is meant to be funny; and helped him stay in touch with the humor of life even when he really didn’t know where he was at. Being lost in a foreign country that doesn’t appreciate your presence is definitely not my idea of a good time. What does this have to do with your self [ Read More ]
There are a number of people that question how a combat self defense course is actually created. It might be hard to understand because it seems like there are a number of different martial arts styles involved and some of these art forms are not even used by the military.
Breathing is obviously something we all do, however that doesn’t mean that you breathing correctly. In fact, the proper breathing can have a big affect on your entire body. The key is learning how to control you breathing in a manner that ensures that your body always gets enough oxygen as well as helps you minimize the chance of becoming out of breath after short bursts of energy.
While few people have actually heard of Kajukenbo this fighting style is an excellent one to study for those looking for self defense techniques that will actually work.
One of the more popular martial arts styles for those looking to defend themselves or compete in sport fighting is Judo. This form of fighting from Japan does not have ancient roots but is sought out by those seeking a competitive fighting style and those who are looking for useful self defense tactics. The style is known for its grappling and throws making it not only an interesting sport to watch but also an excellent way to shed an attacker. While Judo itself translates to “the way of gentleness” this martial art form is nothing but despite it being in [ Read More ]
When talking about martial arts and martial arts self defense, there is a rather longstanding debate about the hand strike. Is it better to strike with an open hand or a closed fist? Over the years, as more martial arts styles have become main stream, the training in regards to the hand strike has changed. Some say that the true art of martial arts self defense has been watered down through the years by instructors who have no practical experience. All I can say about that is that I prefer to receive training from someone who really knows if their [ Read More ]