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The Truth About Instructional Self Defense Videos

By fight good on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Buying instructional self defense videos can ultimately save your life but can also be the most costly decision you ever make. Getting it wrong can literally cost you your life. This article gives an honest review of self defense videos, and gives you some free self defense tips you can use today in a street attack or self defense situation.

Any search on google for “instructional self defense videos” or similar phrase will throw up a plethora of results and choices which can be confusing at best. What google doesn’t tell you is that when it comes to self defense videos practically all of them will be useless in a street attack situation.

Why? Because most of these videos will show you hundreds of moves which when you are faced with an attacker, you simply will not remember. The videos also assume that the attacker will do certain things, attack you in a defined way, or react to your self defense moves in a certain way. That’s fine for the karate practice halls but on the street with your attacker high on drugs, or in a gang with 4 of his pals, those moves are useless.

So, which instructional self defense videos should you be looking for?

Quite simply, the best videos may not be hours long (we want straight to point info right?), and may not show you hundreds of moves (we want to remember them right?). What we do want is a self defense video that will save our life by showing us techniques that work to disable our attacker no matter how big, strong or high he is!

In a real street attack situation our self defense moves must be brutal and effective. Many civilised people looking for self defense information forget that there are no rules on the street and your attacker is deadly serious in his intent to harm you. You must therefore learn to do what is necessary to survive.

Even without watching an instructional video, as a bare minimum you need to be familiar with, and prepared to use, the following 7 deadly techniques that many videos simply will not teach you:

1) A kick to the groin instantly disables any man.

2) Pushing your fingers or thumbs into your attackers eyes renders him temporarily blind.

3) A firm punch to the front of his throat (Adam’s apple) will cause him severe pain.

4) A neck punch to the side of the neck will cause him to pass out.

5) ‘Clapping’ you cupped hands around his ears will pop his eardrums.

6) Sticking your fingers in his nostrils will be painful and cause him to bleed, but can also be used to pull his head away from you.

7) Giving him a kick to the side of his knee will break/ dislocate his knee.

The above self defense techniques are valuable to know as a minimum but a decent video will teach you similar techniques and have the added bonus of being able to demonstrate these visually.

I can only reiterate my warning to you that most instructional self defense videos are nothing short of useless. I know because I have paid for many of them only to be disappointed.

In my experience, the best self defense videos are made for street attacks, are short and to the point, and list just a few life saving self defense techniques. One such self defense system is called ‘Hikuta’. It is actually quite brutal but on the streets that’s what we want!

Remember, the best instructional self defense videos meet the following criteria;

1) Get to the point,

2) Are simple to use,

3) Are easy to remember,

4) Have a small number of techniques,

5) Disable any attacker quickly.

For more information on the brutal Hikuta instructional self defense videos follow this link http://selfdefensevideos.247info.us. Don’t waste your money on other so-called self defense videos. It may cost you your life.

What Every Real Estate Agent Should Know About Self Defense

By fight good on Friday, November 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Greetings to all. This is your Minister Of Defense, Xavier Smith with information you can use to stay safe. Most of you that know me understand that I teach and instruct self defense, but did you know I started this company with the idea of providing instruction to real estate agents? Yes, it is true, because there is a need for real estate agents to know how to protect themselves when doing their job. The problem is, Realtors don’t have much time to go to a class, not to mention learning things they will not use. Hence one of the reasons I made my services mobile. For the ultimate in convenience!

Today I wanted to talk about one of my favorite self-defense weapons for Realtors. Its called the Kubotan. It is a light weight device that attaches to your key chain. Some are made with a point on the end, and the more aggressive models are made with protrusions that come through the fingers to allow you to strike your attacker with maximum impact.

Now let me give you five reasons why this is one of my favorite weapons.

When use on the vulnerable parts of the body (top of the hand, forearm, ears, eyes, nose, or throat) you do not have to exert much energy to achieve maximum results.
When you deploy this weapon, you do not have to worry about the wind blowing blowing back in your face like you do when using pepper spray.
The sight of this weapon makes people think twice about causing you harm, especially when you present yourself as a confident person, and not a victim.
They are very inexpensive. With everyone feeling the pinch of the economy, this is one of the least expensive ways to keep yourself protected.
You do not need any permits to carry this weapon. Unlike carrying a concealed weapon, you can have this in plain sight and if it’s on your key chain, you will be able to get to quickly since you will likely have your keys in hand.

Of course, there is only so much I can cover in a article, but here is the bottom line. We want you to be able to stay alive to continue doing your job of real estate. Before I sign off, let me remind you to never put your commission check in front of your safety. Both my wife and I are in real estate so I know what I am talking about.

As a decorated 10 year US Air Force veteran with training from all around the world in Jiujitsu, I want to help. I have taken all my years of training and distilled only what really works and created a system of simple yet effective techniques that anyone can learn. My passion is to help men, women and children learn these simple techniques, thereby making you more prepared if an attack should occur.

Ten Things You Should Know about Martial Arts Summer Camps for Kids

By fight good on Friday, November 6th, 2009 | No Comments

Would you like to see your child gain self-confidence, learn goal setting skills, concentrate, gain self-discipline, and acquire life skills that he or she will have for a lifetime? Of course you do; we all want the best for our children.

A Martial Arts Summer Camp is a complete success enhancement program for your child, which will challenge his or her mind and body. Here are just ten of the many benefits you can expect your child to receive in just one summer.

Concentration: Your child will learn to increase his or her attention span. Focusing is major problem for children; especially for boys, but martial arts are completely filled with concentration drills.

Stress Management: Kids are taught how to constructively deal with stress. Just by getting some physical activity, behavior will improve when children come home. Without recess and physical education, children have a lot of “bottled up” energy.

Self-Discipline: Your child is taught how to set priorities and get ahead. Children have to multi-task, but martial arts training will give them perseverance and the ability to prioritize their daily lives for success.

Respect: Your child will demonstrate courtesy and respect at home. How? Once he or she practices courtesy and respect all day – this habit will be carried home.

Anger Management: We provide a safe outlet for dealing with anger. Kicking and punching bags is very safe, if supervised by a qualified martial arts instructor. This allows kids to “blow off some steam,” without hurting themselves.

Motivation: Your child will be inspired to achieve. Positive energy is rampant, within a martial arts setting, and this inspires children to excel in every aspect of their lives. As you already know, motivation is what turns dreamers into achievers.

Self-Defense: Every child will learn physical and non-physical self defense. As a by-product of attending a martial arts intensive, such as a kid’s summer camp, every child can adequately protect him or herself.

Total Fitness: Children receive a complete workout every day they attend a martial arts summer camp. It is not natural for children to sit in front of a television set all day. It is much healthier for them to run, kick, jump, and yell. This also helps them sleep better, too.

Time Management: Your child will learn many time saving drills that make your life easier. Children need to have structure and order gently reinforced, so that it can be ingrained within their consciousness.

Goal Setting: This is contagious in a Martial Arts atmosphere. When your child earns his or her first colored belt, he or she realizes goals by continually putting forth effort. This skill is also applied to an academic setting for maximum success.

These are ten of the many life skills your child, will gain from a Martial Arts Summer Camp.

Paul Jerard is director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in RI. He’s a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches that along with fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students who want to be a teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

Facts about Martial Arts for Kids – Part 5

By fight good on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | No Comments

“Will my child become more violent from learning karate, jujitsu, or another martial art?”

In a word, “No.” Children learn self-control by practicing martial arts; and the code of conduct that is enforced, within the studio, is carried outside into every day life. The average martial arts school works with parents, and academic teachers, toward the goal of optimum student success.

When you see a Karate demonstration team perform, that is not an indicator of the life skills taught within the Karate class. It is the “flashiest” component of Karate training, presented to capture the public attention. Ten minutes of kids using ancient weapons, breaking, and working in synchronized choreography, is more interesting to the public, than a lecture, by me, about dealing with bullies without violence.

However, let’s take a closer look at the ten minutes of flash. The next time you see a martial arts demonstration team, remember those children have to practice those techniques over and over again. This requires self-discipline, goal setting, perseverance, and each child being a team player.

There is no room for a “one way” personality on any martial arts demonstration team. Such a personality would work against a good public performance. In a typical Karate class, all of the above-mentioned life skills are learned and much more.

Children learn much more about violence on the television, playing with video games, and dealing with daily life, than they will ever learn in a karate class. Even if a Karate teacher was the classic “evil sensei,” that you may have seen in the Karate Kid movie or on Kung Fu Theatre, most children can think of far worse violence.

All you have to do is watch the news, cartoons, listen to the radio, or read a newspaper, to see things worse than unsupervised hand-to-hand combat. So, the self-defense methods taught to children actually pale in comparison to school shootings, bombings, wars, and drive-by shootings.

Karate was created by unarmed civilians on the island of Okinawa and was taught in secret among family members for their personal protection. The philosophy, within a martial arts school, will not always be the same, but the seeds of violence are not sown within a martial arts setting.

All you have to do is look around you to see more, and far worse, violence than learning self-defense – integrated with constructive life skills. The fact is a martial artist is not a “street fighter.” If that were a requirement, we would recruit the toughest kids in North Providence.

As I explain to the children in my Karate and Jujitsu
classes, “Never forget the word, “artist,” means to be
creative, to be an innovator, and to think for yourself.” Children who learn martial arts are more apt to be well adjusted and defuse a potentially violent situation.

On top of that, most children who study Karate, or any other martial art, will not be “trouble makers.” The children we teach from the Greater Providence, Rhode Island area have learned enough about leadership, in our Karate and Jujitsu classes, to think for themselves. For parents, the gift of martial arts training to their children has many rewards, right now, and into their future.

Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in RI. He’s a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a Yoga teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org

All About Mixed Martial Arts

By fight good on Monday, October 19th, 2009 | No Comments

Boxing has many forms like one among its forms is the mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts is an exciting sport which is also known as no holds barred fighting is an exciting sport that uses its techniques from different martial arts, Greco Roman wrestling, boxing and Brazilian Jiu – Jitsu. The history of martial arts dates back to the late 1800s, the person who made the movements of mixed martial arts popular was Bruce Lee; he was the one who made the movements popular by properly developing a unique and innovative fighting style that constituted all the movements taken from western boxing to karate to fencing. However the sport did not become an official sport and did not gain much popularity until the very famous Ultimate Fighting Championship took place in the United States of America in the year 1992. Another interesting fact is that Pankration which is a form of martial arts had its origination in Greece. It has been practiced in Greece as far as 648 B.C is now under the consideration that it is going to be an Olympic sport.

In mixed martial arts there are very few rules which have been established over the last ten years. Initially martial arts were a brutal sport in which there was always a continuous risk of the health of fighters. The new rules have made the risk factor of the health of the fighters has declined, many rules like the head butts, biting, eye gauging, attacks in the groin area, kidneys and the trachea have all been prohibited to ensure the safety of the workers. Since there is no worldwide association existing for formulating a generalized rules for the mixed martial arts, the rules for playing the mixed martial arts varies from country to country. In concern to ensure the safety of the health of the workers, amateur fights have stricter rules which are to be adhered to. There are typically three stages in a mixed martial arts fight. The stages are as follows stand up fighting,clinch fighting and the last stage is that of the ground fighting. Stand upfighting includes the different techniques like kicking, punching, kneeing and elbowing the opponent , on the other hand the ground fighting involves acts which make the opponents go down on the ground through the usage of various grappling holds.On the other hand clinch fighting is aprocess of holding the opponent either to prevent him from getting a dominant position on the ground or to prevent him from getting the different strikes.

Many of the mixed martial arts fight players use smaller gloves in course of their fights. The choice of open fingered gloves orthe closed finger gloves depends on the type of fight, the country, the weight range of the fighters. The different ways to victory in the mixed martial arts are the knock out, technicaql knock out and submission. Any illegal fight can result in the disqualification of the fighters.

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All About Martial Arts Weapons

By fight good on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Most popular thought considers the Asian forms of martial arts to be a combination of well performed punches, kicks, blocks, flips, and other combative gestures. A skilled martial artist performs his art like a graceful dance that is achieved through the careful honing of the bodies muscles, flexibility, and reflexes. At their core most Asian forms of martial arts are primarily focused on teaching these skills in combat, but for the more advanced student of martial arts there is a whole other side of training to be learned that involves the skillful use of deadly martial arts weapons.

On the poster of his movie Enter the Dragon martial arts icon Bruce Lee is shown holding a pair of Nunchakus above his head. In his 1973 film The Way of the Dragon Bruce Lee defends himself against a group of Italian thugs that are trying to run a Chinese Restaurant out of business utilizing a pair of Nunchakus. At one point he skillfully thrashes each opponent to the ground until there is one man standing, but when this one man decides to grab a pair of nunchakus himself he smacks himself in the face on his first attempt to use them and is knocked out. The term, Martial Arts is literally translated the art of war, and martial arts weapons have been an important part of fighting styles for centuries, but they can also be very dangerous part. Those centers that do choose to train with martial arts weapons usually choose to do so at the more advanced levels.

Bo Staff, Sword, Nunchakus, Sai, Tonfas, Kamas, and Escrima Stick are just some of the many weapons a student of the martial arts might use. Students and Centers that are looking to purchase these weapons will want to find a vendor that is knowledgeable and sales top name brands offering a 100% quality and satisfaction guarantee. The weapons themselves can come in many sizes and forms: metal, wood, plastic, rubber, and foam. Purchasing these weapons also mean purchasing important care products, display stands, and carrying cases. Wood or foam weaponry is the popular, safe and inexpensive choice for practicing. Foam usually stands up to multiple blows without breaking easily, and is safer to hit with.

Many centers will provide their own weapons to students so as not to encourage the use of these weapons outside of the training facilities, and for parents this is a desirable option. Students who wish to eventually collect their own set of weapons can find these at excellent prices at most martial arts vendors, but it can be illegal in some places to even own certain types of weapons so buyer beware. Skilled abilities in the ways of using martial arts weaponry is a desirable talent, and to be fully versed in the forms of martial arts one must eventually learn the right method of using these ancient tools. There are safe methods and environments for training with martial arts weapons, and a responsible student will insure that he never steps outside of these bounds.

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Facts about Martial Arts for Kids – Part 2

By fight good on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | No Comments

In this continuing series, let’s address more issues and frequently asked questions that concern parents who seek to enroll their child in a martial arts program. The first question in this part is possibly the most important one of all.

How do I find the right martial arts teacher for my kids?

You will know when you have a face-to-face meeting and
observe him or her teach a martial arts class. The
chemistry between a prospective martial arts teacher and you should be good.

After all, your child is supposed to learn courtesy,
respect, self-discipline, goal setting, and many more life skills from his or her martial arts instructor. If the martial arts teacher you are considering displays none of the above-mentioned qualities, please continue to shop around.

It makes no difference if your child is learning Karate, Jujitsu, Aikido, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, or Kung Fu, when the teacher is not a good role model. You don’t need to expose your children to hazards or questionable characters in order for them to learn martial arts. The martial arts school philosophy, and the instructors, should meet your standard – never settle for less.

Are you looking for discipline, academic improvement, life skills, tournament competition, self-defense, or a positive activity? Martial arts studios are not created equally. A life skills school may not meet the needs of a competitive parent or child. A “tournament school” that teaches Sport Karate, Sport Jujitsu, or enters many competitions, may be lacking in life skills and so forth.

This is not meant to take away the value of any aspect in martial arts training, but to make you, as a parent, aware that the emphasis will be different from one type of school to another. Also, the self-defense aspect will be taught differently within each martial arts school. Some martial arts schools teach more of one technique such as: punching, kicking, joint locks, sweeps, and throws.

At our wellness center in North Providence, Rhode Island, we teach all of those aspects, and we also teach self-defense through communication. For example: Wouldn’t it be better to prevent a physical conflict by talking it out? If a child is fully capable of defending himself or herself, why should he or she pursue a physical fight?

As adults, we know that the diplomatic approach to a
physical conflict will not always work, but it is worth a try. Our children need to look at social skills, awareness, and courtesy as survival tools. Whether they are walking down a street, or entering the workplace, these skills are extremely important.

Know your goals and your child’s needs. Please make sure your reasons for enrolling your son or daughter in martial arts classes are sound. Martial arts for your child, is his or her personal endeavor. You can share in the feeling of accomplishment by being supportive and watch them grow to be successful. Success is one of the most important gifts we can give to our children.

The ideal martial arts instructor should have knowledge of sports medicine and CPR training. This may be one of the reasons why serious injuries are rare. Make sure that the safety of each child is a priority with the martial arts school you choose.

Some parents may feel I play it too safe within a karate class, but they have not seen a child knocked unconscious, a broken nose, or loss of blood, in my school. When I was a Sport Karate coach, referee, and judge, I saw all of those things in tournaments, and children were all wearing protective equipment.

Therefore, safety precautions are a very important factor, when deciding which martial arts school you should choose for your child.

Facts about Martial Arts for Kids – Part 1

By fight good on Friday, October 9th, 2009 | No Comments

There are many myths about martial arts training, and the general public accepts some as fact. In the following article, I have outlined general guidelines, and precautions, for parents who are considering enrolling their child, or children, into martial arts.

Below, I have listed some common issues and questions that parents often ask about martial arts for their children. Also, you will be much more informed about the benefits of martial arts, the structure with a martial arts school, and know what to realistically expect.

What should I be looking for in a martial arts school?
Safety comes as a first priority for parents who seek
martial arts instruction for their children. Here are a number of key factors to consider:

Is safety equipment used when children are performing
exercises and drills that require contact? This is
especially important when children are sparring in martial arts. In many martial arts schools, sparring equipment is required, or the child cannot spar. The number of injuries resulting from sparring in Karate, Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do is surprisingly low in comparison to many league sports.

Never the less, I once had a father pull his son out of our martial arts school because he found a karate studio that would let his son “fight” without protective equipment. In our school, it is mandatory to wear martial arts equipment for the safety of the students. Sparring equipment has come a long way, so why not use it?

The flooring surface should match the martial art. If take downs, sweeps, and throws are required, there should be some kind of matted floor available. Many of the state-of-the-art martial arts schools have a floor surface specifically designed for martial arts. It makes no sense to have anyone throw a classmate on a hard floor, with the type of flooring available, as this can result in long-term injuries.

Can parents watch Karate classes?

Let’s put it this way, if you cannot watch your child
practice karate, or any other martial art, you should find another school. I can appreciate the fact that some martial arts instructors don’t want to deal with interfering parents. This is the reason for rules and signs.

Remember the “hockey dad” incident? There are a few people who, through their own conduct, create rules for the rest of us. However, you are the parent and are entitled to see your child train in karate or any martial arts class.

Fire exits, fire extinguishers, and someone who monitors visitors, as they enter a karate studio full of children, should be standard features. We have three fire exits and one main entrance, in our studio, but only one door is used for an entrance. Kids understand security because they see the same precautions in elementary school.

Also, watch out for poles in the middle of the room. Adults will spot them, but an excited child in a karate class may forget and end up crashing into one. Make sure that you feel secure about the studio, surroundings, rules, and the staff before you make a decision to have your child take martial arts classes.

Martial Arts- What You Know About Martial Arts Training

By fight good on Friday, October 9th, 2009 | No Comments

Like any other arts, martial arts training is an important contributor to your proficiency in the field. Whether you are aiming to participate in competitions or learn for the sake of self-defense, people often to choose MMA or Mixed Martial Arts Training, to develop an overall expertise in the area. Here are some tips to set you on the right path for martial arts training.

These tips are aimed to make you comfortable as well as efficient in each area of martial arts:

1. Wrestling: This is your ground game training where the basic idea is to teach you the art of grappling along with some submission training. Ju-jitsu is the right type of martial arts where you could get a good idea and practice of grappling with submissions.

2. Striking: This is part of your stand up game where you would be trained to master the art of striking like, boxing or kick boxing. Muay Hai is the recommended training to learn the critical art of striking and kicking. This training teaches you the skill of clinching and knee strikes.

3. Cardio training: This is perhaps one of the most critical areas of martial arts training. While you may have mastered the art of grappling or striking, if your cardio training is not up to the mark, you could get beaten by any ordinary person, who may not be as strong as you are in these two areas.

The quality of martial arts training really depends on the type of school you have chosen. There is nothing called the ‘right’ martial arts school as you would have to choose it according to your specific needs, which could any of the following: develop self defense skills; for physical fitness; to participate in competitions; develop self-confidence; or as a purely social activity.

While all these aspects are important, you have to decide which of these is most important to you. For instance, some schools impart martial arts training to make you participate in competitions. Others may just teach you the basics but rarely put you through the entire course of martial arts training.

One very way to get the most out of your martial arts training class is to observe the instructor’s style and listen to his instructions carefully. You should also get to learn the various safety methods practiced during martial arts training. Learn to use safety gear like pads, headgear and mouthpieces.

This is all part of the training program. When you are trying to enroll in a school for martial arts training, watch out for schools which offer 5 to 6 free training sessions. This is sampling the art to you and if you like what you are doing, then you can join them. This is good for beginners as there is no cost involved for these training classes and some schools even allow you to rent uniforms for the free training purposes.

If you are wondering what could be the possible cost for taking martial arts training, you ought to remember that the cheapest school is not necessarily the best. Also the expensive classes like the ones in YMCA or any community center, may also not suit your individual purposes.

When starting out, you could expect to pay anywhere between $30 and $250 per month in a reputed school for martial arts training. Of course the cost of uniforms, tournament entry fees and other equipment like weapons or sparring gear would be extra.

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Learning About Martial Arts Weapons From Martial Arts Academies

By fight good on Monday, October 5th, 2009 | No Comments

There are many ways that people can learn to defend themselves. The most popular version is that of martial arts. In the different martial arts forms you will sometimes find that there are various weapons which can be used. You will learn about these martial arts weapons from martial arts academies.

You will however need to make sure that the martial arts academy that you are choosing has qualified instructors. With the help of these individuals you will be able to master your choice of martial arts weapons.

At these times using the martial arts weapons of your discipline will help you. This weapon can also teach you how to move in time with your karate moves. Depending on the form of martial arts you will have access to a variety of weapons.

You will need to learn how to use these weapons safely so that you don’t harm yourself. The instructors at your martial arts class will be the best people to help you out in this situation. With the help of these individuals you will be able to progress not only in your martial arts moves but also in getting the proficiency in the weapon of your choice.

This training will also help you to handle the martial arts weapons with care so that you don’t get into trouble. You will be shown the right movements for the martial arts weapons so that you don’t cause yourself any serious injurious.

When you look at the different types of weapons that you can find you will see that each type of martial arts has its own specialty. These will include ones like nun chucks, throwing stars, swords and others. While these are just of a few of the martial arts weapons that you will find it is to your advantage if you become more proficient in the particular martial arts that you have chosen.

You will need to learn all about the advantages and disadvantages which will arise from using martial arts weapons. Now even though these weapons can be of great help it is martial arts it is also a good idea to have a well honed knowledge about fighting without any weapons. Being able to overcome this disability will help you out of any potential difficulties.

While the different martial arts weapons are perfect for getting your skills honed, there is also another need for training in the art of these martial arts weapons. This reason is quite simply that for certain martial arts weapons are very much apart of the martial art.

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