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SELF DEFENSE DURING CLOSE QUARTER SITUATIONS
I te... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SELF DEFENSE DURING CLOSE QUARTER SITUATIONSI tell my students everytime they are in a situation that involves someone punching at kicking at them in a close quarters situation to always follow the golden rule of "staying as close as possible to your attacker". Yes I know it is much more intimidating than distancing yourself from your attacker but here is the reason why. The closer you are from a foot or hand that is hitting you the less force it has upon impact. If you allow distance to come in between you and the striking hand or foot you end up getting hit at the strongest point of the punch or kick. Which ends up doing more damage to your body. Read more:SELF DEFENSE
SELF DEFENSE FROM ATTEMPTED ABDUCTIONS
Recently i... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SELF DEFENSE FROM ATTEMPTED ABDUCTIONSRecently in the news you heard of two children being found after being abducted one after 4 years and the other just recently. Childrens abductions are common but almost as common is abductions in adults going for both men and women. So what do you do if you find yourself in a situation such as this.1. Fight no matter what so you are not placed inside of a car. Your situation becomes much worse if you are taken to a second location no one will hear your cries for help because usually you are brought to a very isolated area.2. Do what you got to do when fighting your attacker off, bite, go for his eyes or hang on to a street sign pole for dear life to give you time to attract attention to the situation. Believe it or not it is very hard to get someone to release their grip when they are hanging onto something. Ever try to pull your child away from something, it's difficult isn't it?3. If you do get placed inside a car place a hair pin or anything Read more:SELF DEFENSE
SELF DEFENSE-IT'S ALL IN YOUR ATTITUDE
I get a to... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SELF DEFENSE-IT'S ALL IN YOUR ATTITUDEI get a ton or emails asking me for advice on self defense situations, but there was one that stood out in my mind last week that I wanted to address in this blog. It was a long email so I will cut to the chase of it. The writer did not want to use extreme force or use any self defense weapon such as a stun gun to protect himself because he didn't want to injure the attacker but to only control him.Many of my students who first walk into the doors of my training center walk in with the same "deadly" attitude and soon learn to change it because it will get them killed. Self defense is 90% mental and only 10% physical if you have an attitude that you only wish to subdue your attacker you won't be able to defend yourself out on the street because you will be in "defensive mode" instead of "offensive mode".Your attacker does not give a crap about your well being, he will kick, spit, rape and humiliate you if he can. He does not care if you live or d Read more:SELF DEFENSE
IS YOUR SELF DEFENSE SYSTEM STUD OR DUD?
If you w... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 IS YOUR SELF DEFENSE SYSTEM STUD OR DUD?If you want to find out if your self defense system will be effective out on the street or if you are just looking for a program or school to take a course at. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to find out if the self defense system is good or not.1. Does the system incorporate fancy kicks or have grappling moves that focus extended periods of time on the ground?-DUD2.Could you perform this self defense techniques while injured? if not DUD3. Do the techniques need to be adjusted if varables change? if so DUD4. Are the techniques simiular in movement from one another so they are easy to remember? STUD 5. Is the self defense system based on a martial arts style? DUDMake sure you also look at the credentials of the person teaching the course. Each person should have a certificate such as a Black Belt or Instructor rank if not run the other way.
INDIVDUALIZING YOUR SELF DEFENSE PROGRAM
I get ma... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 INDIVDUALIZING YOUR SELF DEFENSE
PROGRAMI get many new faces coming into my self defense training centre who have had years of martial arts training behind them but want to learn something tactical that they can use on the streets. When it comes to dealing with people who have had years of martial arts training behind them they tend to have their style ingrained into their muscle memory. They move or turn with certain stances that they're style has ingrained in them. If you are one of these people and are taking up a self defense system don't try forgetting or ignoring those things that are ingrained into your muscle memory because the harder you try not to do something the more you will end up doing it. Instead incorporate the style into the new self defense system you are learning. This in turn will cut down on frustration and also is a more realistic form of training because you cannot erase years of training with a couple of months of training in a new system and expect to rememb
"SIGNATURE" SELF DEFENSE TACTIC
People who have t... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 "SIGNATURE" SELF DEFENSETACTIC
People who have trained with me know that my favourite self defense "signature" technique to use out on the street is the "drink throw tactic" by simply throwing my hot cup of coffee or drink into my attacker face I put the ball in my court and am able to follow through with another tactic to finish off my attacker. A variation of this technique is to actually place the liquid of the drink inside your mouth when you are threatened by pretending to take a drink. You now can spit it out onto your attackers face and follow through with whatever else you wish. Cheap low and dirty and effective. Remember there is no such thing as a dirty fighter only an educated one that gets to see another day.
SELF DEFENSE TIPS FOR FOREIGN LOTTERY SCAMS
Forei... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SELF DEFENSE TIPS FOR FOREIGN LOTTERY SCAMS
Foreign lottery scams have become a big problem in the past year for many people. I have noticed myself whenever I open up my Inbox to check my emails I find that I have "won" at least a quarter of a million dollars from some lottery in another country. I have also noticed now that it is happening over the phone where a detailed automated message is left saying that I have won a so much money. This scam causes huge identity theft problems to it's unsuspecting victims.So how do you go about finding out if this is true or not. You can call your Better Business Bureau and get information on the lottery or business that is stating you won a prize. But the best rule of thumb is if you don't live in the country that you have won the lottery from you cannot claim the money because you are not a citizen. Bottom line listen to the old adage...if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Read more:SELF DEFENSE
YOUR SELF DEFENSE WHEN SELLING GOODS FACE TO FACE
... 2007-03-05 20:14:00 YOUR SELF DEFENSE WHEN SELLING GOODS FACE TO FACEWhen selling goods in the newspaper such as pure breed pets to regular everyday items be aware that people with bad intentions are reading your ads making sure you are their next perfect victim for robbery, sexual assault or murder. Most people when selling items tend to set up meeting times with protential buyers in the privacy of their own homes when their are alone. For people with bad intentions this is a prime time to strike because their will be no witnesses.So if you are selling any goods make sure you meet protential buyers in a public place or if your item is to big to bring to them have a few people around the home when the meeting takes place with a self defense weapon close by incase of an emergency. You can also make a game plan ahead of time on what you would do incase of an attack. It only makes sense to use your common sense.
SELF DEFENSE FROM A HOME INVASION
Home invasions ... 2007-03-13 07:01:00 SELF DEFENSE FROM A HOME INVASION
Home invasions are becoming more and more popular in this day and age and criminals are getting more creative on how they are entering homes. The newest trend is by knocking on peoples doors and handing out notices stating that they are from a water company or electrical company needing to get inside your home to read a meter.First of all real workers such as these never need to enter your home to read the meters. Second if someone does try this on you never open the door and call the water or electrical company (call the number not provided by the individual at your door but call the number in the phone book) and ask if someone from the company is scheduled to be around your home. If the person at the door begins to put pressure on you to open the door then call the police, its a sure signal that they are actually not who they say they are. Workers from companies such as these would understand someone being cautious of letting them in, were criminals o Read more:SELF DEFENSE
WHAT DOES SELF DEFENSE AND POKER HAVE IN COMMON?
... 2007-03-19 21:11:00 WHAT DOES SELF DEFENSE
AND POKER HAVE IN COMMON?It's called the poker face and you need to have it when in a threatening situation. The reason why. So you dont telegraph your intent to attack. Every time someone is going to attack they telegraph there intent some how with their facial expressions. Sometimes it's tightening their jaw or making some type of facial expression. This in turn gives your opponent a heads up on what you are thinking of doing and he is able to prepare himself for battle. So how do you go about having a poker face in a self defense situation? By pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth this will help restrict the facial expressions you make while executing your attack putting the element of surprise behind you. Also by pressing your tongue on the roof of your mouth this will help prevent you from biting your tongue if your are hit in the jaw.
A SELF DEFENSE SITUATION AGAINST A BIG DRUNK OFF D... 2007-03-26 19:22:00 A SELF DEFENSE
SITUATION AGAINST A BIG DRUNK OFF DUTY COPIf you haven't seen the images on TV as of yet of the drunken off duty cop who attacked a bar maid then I suggust you Google it and check it out. It shows a few things that people can learn from when it comes to protecting yourself. The first is that when you are being attacked you are usually on your own when it comes to getting any help. Keep in mind this 115 pound bar maid who was attacked by a 6'2, 215 off duty cop (real tough guy) had 2 patrons inside the pub watching the attack but did nothing to help. The 2nd factor was that even when she stopped somewhat fighting back her attacker didn't in his drunken rage, slamming her around like a rag dool.3rd most self defense situations are brutal, sloppy and fast, nothing like what you watch in the movies. You also notice on this video footage that the attacker does not care for the well being of his victim, slamming her head violently. So it goes to show that if you walk into a
REPLY TO LAST WEEKS SELF DEFENSE POST REGARDING "D... 2007-04-02 19:16:00 REPLY TO LAST WEEKS SELF DEFENSE
POST REGARDING "DRUNK OFF DUTY COP"First I would like to say thanks for all those replies. I received a mixed amount of responses which I was going to post but decided not to since it would make this post alittle lengthy. Half of you readers thought of some good answers and hitting the balls seemed to be a popular answer, which I will tell is not that great of a target since most men are conditioned to protect that area and also clothing plays a big factor when it comes to successful execution when it comes to attacking the balls.The other half seemed to think being nice was going to get them browny points cause they didnt want to piss off the guy even more. Basic idea on that take is to just it and shut up, bad idea. If you haven't seen the video of a passive woman being attacked by a man in a parkade (sorry dont have the link)she did nothing to defend herself and got the living crap beat out of her. Seemed to get worse with the less she did. You shou
IN SELF DEFENSE TIMING IS EVERYTHING
When student... 2007-04-09 19:39:00 IN SELF DEFENSE
TIMING IS EVERYTHINGWhen students ask me when it is a good time to attack your opponent I always tell them to always attack first and to not wait for anything to come from his way. This allows you to not have to worry about blocking and defending yourself against a fury of punches, kicks or whatever is coming your way and gets you out of defensive mode onto offensive mode. But there is an exception to the rule and that's when you have to borrow some time to get the upper hand. Lets say you are a woman and are face down on your knees and your attacker is behind you pulling his pants down. This may seem to be a bad spot to be in but tell yourself that you are in control of the situation and use your power of sweet talk to catch him of guard by telling him you will do anything he says. As he brings his pants down to his knees giving you a good leverage point to drop him down to the ground cause his pants are helping you trip him up. Now simply grap his ankles or pant legs
SELF DEFENSE CONDITIONING TIP FOR YOUR CHIN
If yo... 2007-04-16 19:25:00 SELF DEFENSE CONDITIONING
TIP FOR YOUR CHINIf you have a weak chin you know how easy it is to get knocked out by a blow. We have seen it countless times with fighters in boxing and mixed martial arts, getting an upper cut to the chin and being knocked straight out. The problem is not actually the chin but with having a weak neck. You see when you are hit on the chin by a blow the head tilts backs cutting blood flow and oxygen to the brain immediiately causing you to get knocked out.So how do you toughen up your chin or most importantly your neck muscles? By performing resistance exercises for your neck an example exercise would be to go on your hands and knees, face down on the ground, have a partner place his hands on the back of your head and resist you as you try to bring your head up. Perform 4 sets of 15-20 reps to help build more strength in your neck muscles. This will help prevent your head from being jarred back quickly making it harder for you to get knocked out.P.S. Remembe Read more:SELF DEFENSE
THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVISING DURING SELF DEFENSE ... 2007-04-23 19:11:00 THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVISING DURING SELF DEFENSE
SITUATIONSBeing able to improvise is an important factor when it comes to being successful in self defense. You want to be able to think in the process when protecting yourself that if one tactic doesn't work move on to another. The key to being able to do this is lies in your self defense training.So here is a tip, close your eyes and have your training partner quietly walk around you and attack you from any angle without you knowing when and how he is going to attack. Have him change the way he attacks you everytime, either by attacking from the rear, up high or low, by pushing you or by throwing a drink into your face.From there you can open your eyes and start defending yourself. If one tactic doesn't work move on into the next. Try to scan the target areas of where you can attack. By improvising you give yourself more options and opportunities to take out your attacker.
SELF DEFENSE IS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES
I a... 2007-04-30 20:22:00 SELF DEFENSE IS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONESI am including a actual victim impact statement in my post today for readers who still have a tough time thinking of harming and destroying there attacker. This is a victim impact statement form this past week from a friend of mine. A mother who last a 16 year son due to violence. The reason I am sending this is that if you think in a self defense situation that you just want to control your attacker you are basically going to a gun fight with a knife. Meaning your going to get hurt or killed, realize that you may not want to harm someone really bad but if you dont step up to the plate you could end up dead. Leaving your friends and family heart broken, for the rest of there lives. So next time you feel like "I just want to control him" or "I cant hurt someone really bad" think of this mother for she hurts everyday due too the loss of a loved one. Victim Impact Statement I can not even begin to describe the emotional pain I have endured sin Read more:SELF DEFENSE
SAFEST PLACES TO BE IN YOUR HOME WHEN IN A SELF DE... 2007-05-07 19:27:00 SAFEST PLACES TO BE IN YOUR HOME WHEN IN A SELF DEFENSE SITUATIONSo where do you think is the safest rooms to be in when dealing with an attacker inside your home? Any ideas? The kitchen and bathroom why because they are loaded with a ton of weapons that you can destroy your attacker with. Here are some items that you can use and turn into weapons.Bathroom: hairspray, perfume, cologne spray bottles by simply spraying them into your attackers eyes you temporally blind him giving you time to follow through with a technique or to run away.Kitchen: coffee pots, fry pans, pots, dishes and glasses can be picked up and thrown or used as a club. You also have knives, forks and spoons which you can stab your attacker with.By thinking outside the box anything can be turned into a weapon and get you out of harms way.P.S. Don't forget about your safe room for if you can avoid an altercation all together the better.
SELF DEFENSE TRAINING IN THE SHOWER
Here is a tra... 2007-05-14 20:56:00 SELF DEFENSE TRAINING IN THE SHOWERHere is a training tip that you can practice every time you step into the shower. From my Feb 19/07 post regarding spitting your drink into your attackers face practice in the shower this self defense tactic by filling your mouth with water and spitting it out onto a target such as a tile on the wall to give you better aim. This will come in handy when in a street situation and you have to spit your drink in your mouth into your attackers face. Your aim will be much more accurate and effective. Remember to immediately follow through with a technique for it sets you up perfectly. Read more:SELF DEFENSE
DEALING WITH WEAPONS IN SELF DEFENSE SITUATIONS
W... 2007-05-22 12:48:00 DEALING WITH WEAPONS IN SELF DEFENSE
SITUATIONSWhen a weapon such as a knife, needle or gun come into the picture panic and fear can come into the equation. Alot of people end up freezing in fear or feel there bladder loosen up,which is all normal responses that the body has in such a threatening self defense situation. A tip that helps prevent this kind of response from your body is to not focus directly on the weapon but instead to focus mainly on your attackers shoulder area which will move before any other body part moves giving you a heads up that your attacker is going to make his move. Also view his entire body at the same time as you do this, so you are looking at his shoulders but also you can see from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet.This prevents you from becoming overwelmed when a weapon is placed into the picture because you are not having tunnel vision with the weapon in turn helping you lessen the stress of the situation and being able to deal with the task
SELF DEFENSE FOR FRIENDS OF MISSING PERSONS
If yo... 2007-05-28 13:32:00 SELF DEFENSE FOR FRIENDS OF MISSING PERSONSIf you are waiting for a friend and it is not like them to be late or not call and hours have passed without any word from them and you don't know what to do here are some tips.-Even though you need 24 hours before you can file a missing persons report with the police you can still call them and put them "on notice" if you think your friend went missing-Call there family and friends 1st but don't freak them out-Call your local hospitals-Send someone to that person house to see if they are injuredSo if it is out of character for someone you know to not show up, stay calm and follow these steps they will help put some power back into your hands in a powerless situation. Read more:SELF DEFENSE
SELF DEFENSE ON THE GROUND-HAMMER TIME
If you hav... 2007-06-04 13:47:00 SELF DEFENSE ON THE GROUND-HAMMER TIMEIf you have been reading my blog for a while now you know that I don't like incorporating punching into my self defense arsenal unless someone is committed to training with me for more than 6 months. All due to the fact that most punches out on the street are useless because they are usually "feather punches" in other words there is no power behind them just a punch of panicky punches going every which way.On the ground I also find your basic punch useless when you are mounted on top of someone. This is due to very little space between you and your attacker causing a lack of hip rotation when your punch is thrown. A better self defense tactic to use is either to throw an elbow or even better in most cases to throw a hammer fist punch.This self defense technique is taken from the old school of karate and is similar to your regular fist but instead of hitting with your knuckles hit using the ridge of where your hand is (hit using the pinkie area). T Read more:SELF DEFENSE
SELF DEFENSE FOR YOUR SELF CONFIDENCE
Don't deman... 2007-06-06 13:57:00 SELF DEFENSE FOR YOUR SELF CONFIDENCEDon't demand perfection of yourself because it's impossible to achieve. Take a look at most professional athletes such as NBA basketball players they only make half their shots. An NFL quarterback completes only half of their passes, and a major league baseball players reach first base less than 40 percent of the time, that's includes walks. Give your best effort in everything you do every day and accept your mistakes and learn from them for you are human. Perfection is not only totally unrealistic to expect and it's basically impossible to achieve, and only wears you down in the end. A person who is always thinking about there past on what they could of done better can't focus on there future. It's like driving while concentrating on the rear view mirror, you are going to crash and burn. You got to keep your eyes focused ahead on the road. Read more:SELF DEFENSE
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