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Street
Fighter Moves - Self Defense Vs Self Protection - Do You Know the
Difference?
I am going to admit guilt in my oftentimes use of the two terms
of self defense and self protection interchangeably. This admission
of guilt notwithstanding, there is a subtle but vital difference
in the meaning and implication of these...
Author: Charles Prosper
Date Posted: May 20, 2009
Self
Defense Secret Weapon - The Headbutt
I have noticed that an ever-increasing number of self-proclaimed
"self-defense experts" are talking negatively about a friend of
mine that has saved my skin more than once...
Author: Christopher Roberts
Date Posted: May 17, 2009
Basic
But Devastating Techniques - The Hammer Fist
The hammer fist can be an extremely powerful technique, or a quick
stopper, depending on how you use it. There are generally two popular
styles of executing this technique. Practiced, your arm could become
a power lever, devastating your opponent in both weak and strong
parts of their body. Or it could become quick, but effective stop-hit.
Either way, every martial artist should consider adding this technique
to their arsenal...
Author: Joshua Peacock
Date Posted: May 04, 2009
Self
Defense - The First Thing to Know When a Predator Attacks
As a predator attacks, your body will go into an adrenal state.
You are flooded with adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenalin and
cortisol. The good news is these chemicals perform several positive
actions in the body that make them very effective. They dilate the
pupils to increase the amount of light that enters the eyes, they
cause sweating to help dissipate heat, they increase the heart rate...
Author: Stephen Spivey
Date Posted: April 23, 2009
Levels
of Violence - When You Should and Should NOT Defend Yourself
As a martial arts practitioner, hopefully you have received the
training that the best defense to an attack is not be there at all.
Of course there will be occasions when not being there is not an
option, and I hope to clear that up in this article...
Author: Joshua Black
Date Posted: April 09, 2009
De-Escalation
of Force and the Difference Between Resistance and Attack
The application of force is a topic covered throughout a police
officer's career. Training begins academically at the academy, followed
by practical "defensive tactics" and similar training. Recruits
and candidates are instructed on techniques and their appropriate
applications. However, as officers, we do not live in a text book,
and anyone who has ever worked on the street can tell...
Author: Benjamin J. Campos
Date Posted: March 24, 2009
5
Reality Based Self Defense Tips Every Martial Artist Needs to Know!
I would like to share 5 different aspects of combat situations.
These are the cold hard truths when it comes to reality based self
defense. If you end up in an altercation outside a bar, or inside
your home here are some facts to follow to stay alive and become
a survivor...
Author: Steve Gib
Date Posted: March 07, 2009
Three
Rules to Use of Force in Self Protection
When it comes to use of force there are typically two schools.
One school of thought is derived from each individual's capabilities
and moral views. The other school of thought is based on the legal
system. Personally I would love to tell you that you should stomp
the skull of every scum bag, would be thug into the ground; that
would ever confront you. Unfortunately...
Author: Andrew Curtiss
Date Posted: March 05, 2009
Basic
Self Defense Explained in 5 Easy Steps!
Within this article I would like to share basic self defense knowledge
and give you the skills necessary to stay alive and protect yourself
and beat down your attacker with the following tips and advice on
self defense and the basic things you need to know...
Author: Keith Pascal
Date Posted: February 27, 2009
Dodging Punches
If you were attacked and your opponent was in range, would you
be able to dodge the punch? Could you get out of the way before
it made contact...
Author: Keith Pascal
Date Posted: February 20, 2009
Tips
and Tricks For Anticipatory Self-Defense
It is said that the best cure is always prevention. The same holds
true when it comes to handling and facing life-threatening situations.
When the body goes into a fight or flight mode, it can sometimes
be difficult to keep a straight head and avoid panicking. When it
comes to defending yourself and your loved ones, one of the best
techniques to use is anticipatory self-defense. It could help prevent
a difficult situation and might be the best way out in case of a
confrontation...
Author: Steve Thibeault
Date Posted: February 17, 2009
End a Fight
Quickly - Top 7 Strategies
Apart from the basic strategies for self defense like covering
your face or staying calm, a more experienced martial artist and
fighter should keep more advanced principles in his mind. A martial
artist's objective is to end a fight as quick as possible-ideally
within a few seconds. If a street fight lasts longer than thirty
seconds, your chances of winning have drastically dropped. Below
are a few things to help you win faster...
Author: Joshua Peacock
Date Posted: February 16, 2009
Self
Protection Versus Self Defense - "Action is Quicker Than Reaction"
When I was thirteen years old and enrolled in martial arts; I used
to help my instructor teach "Women's Self Protection" clinics at
the local fitness center. I was shocked one day to hear my instructor
Dave Cady who was then a local law enforcement officer say...
Author: Andrew Curtiss
Date Posted: February 15, 2009
Flying,
Spinning and Jumping Kicks - Are They Practical?
Martial art styles like tae kwon do, tang soo do, wushu and some
forms of karate instruct their students on how to perform flying,
spinning, and jumping kicks. A martial arts movie without a good
number of these kicks is boring. Flying, spinning, and jumping kicks
are what make martial arts movies fun and demonstrations exciting...
Author: Calasanz Martinez
Date Posted: February 10, 2009
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