Martial Arts – Useful Self Defense Program for Women

Self-defense has surely become the need of the hour therefore men and women both should take classes of self-defense program, particularly women should pay more attention towards this factor as today more women remain out of their house for work as compared to past. So now they have more chances of being harmed. Secondly, women [...]

Martial Arts and Self Defense – Most Martial Arts Approach Self Defense Backwards

There are many reasons that you could choose to study martial arts. Some of these include:
 
 
An appreciation of Asian culture
Sport & competition
Health & Fitness
Confidence-building
And even the development of character traits like respect, discipline, and focus.
And then, of course there’s self defense.
However, while most people assume that martial arts is synonymous with self defense, this [...]

Martial Arts Training – Using a Pen For Self-Defense

One of the biggest problems with most martial arts training programs, is the tendency to limit yourself to only learning the “official” weapons of your chosen style. The alternative is to borrow the Ninja’s ability to see beyond the form of any particular weapon, and recognize the truth that anything can be pressed into service [...]

Advanced Self Defense Strategy – The Missing Element in Most Martial Arts & Self Defense Programs

In the world of self defense and martial arts programs, there are certain common ideas that are more or less universal. But, there are also certain missing elements – especially when looking at them from the perspective of learning effective street self defense. And, some of these missing elements, if not replaced before you need [...]

The Truth About Martial Arts and Self-Defense

The Truth About Martial Arts and Self-Defense
I understand that this series of articles is not going to appeal to very many martial arts school owners. However, I feel that we are all best served by the truth. But I also realize that nobody and certainly not I, seldom if ever sees the whole or absolute [...]

The Karate-Myth: Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs Are Wrong

You know, when I first started learning self-defense how to protect myself through the martial arts, I quickly noticed that the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of preset technique. What I mean is…
…the lessons revolved around the step-by-step mindset. Even testing was centered around the correct “performance” of [...]

Martial Arts Vs Real Self Defense – Don’t Confuse a Black Belt With Being Able to Protect Yourself!

What does a black belt mean to you. You and I both know what it means to most people. And, that’s what I call part of “The Karate-Myth.”
Contrary to popular belief, a black belt in the martial arts has little to do with whether or not someone has the ability to protect themselves. This is [...]

Self-Defense Within Martial Arts Training Demands A Real-World Perspective

This story is being offered in response to a request made by my teacher, Soke (Grand Master) Masaaki Hatsumi, during a recent training visit to Japan. During one of the training sessions, Soke was suggesting that everyone, regardless of rank, should make it a point to talk to those with actual combat experience and to [...]

Kids, Martial Arts, And Self-Defense

Parents instinctively know that the safety of their children is under constant threat. More kids than ever before are abducted and victimized by predators each day. Plus, playground bullies, older children, and others prey upon the young, thinking them defenseless. By enrolling your child into martial arts classes, you can equip them with the skills [...]

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 [...]

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