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3 Major Self Defense Training Myths
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there when it comes to self defense. Even trained martial artists have fallen for one or more of these myths when preparing for their self defense. Here are the three biggest self-defense myths that seem to trick people over and over again:
1. There is an ultimate self defense style.
Many people spend their time searching for the ultimate self defense course that will teach them everything they need to know to defend themselves against any...
Can You Really Learn Self Defense From a DVD
With crime on the rise, people everywhere are looking for ways to protect themselves from assaults, robbery, rape, and theft. The options for self defense are countless, from pepper spray, to stun guns and TASER devices, to kubotan batons or even unarmed martial arts moves. Once you've chosen a strategy, your next step is to become comfortable with the idea of using it in a real-world self defense environment.
Can you really learn self defense strategies from a DVD? Yes! No matter your current...
How to Use a Self Defense Baton
If you are looking for a self defense product but want something thats a little more hands-on than pepper spray or a stun gun, take a look at self defense batons. A baton is a good choice for those with the physical strength to use it effectively, but theyre not for everyone.
In its most basic form, a baton is a blunt stick suitable for close range self defense. Many are telescoping or collapsible so that they can easily be carried with you. They are designed to be carried in a bag or in a...
The Mental Side of Self Defense 4 Self Defense Modes
If you were to look around at all of the martial arts schools and self defense training programs, you might come to the conclusion that all that is needed for effective self defense is to learn a few moves or techniques. However, true self defense is so much more than that. Without considering the mental side of the defense scenario, you will be unable to act in a dangerous situation, even after taking self defense courses.
Many martial arts-based self defense classes are missing the key...
3 Critical Differences Between Self Defense and Martial Arts Fights
If you've taken self defense training classes, then you probably know that there is a difference between the strategies you've learned and practiced in class and a real fight or self defense situation. There is also a big difference between the staged fights you see in movies and what actually goes on if you are attacked. Take a look at your assumptions before you are caught in the position of having to fight back against an assailant using unrealistic tactics. There are three main differences...
Self Defense at School
Lately, school attacks have been in the news. Unfortunately, they seem to be growing more and more common. How do you teach your children to be safe in the case of such attacks?
Most schools, particularly those at the kindergarten through twelfth grade level, have a zero tolerance policy with regards to weapons of any kind. This means no guns, no knives, and no pepper spray. Even if you give your child a small canister of pepper spray simply for self defense reasons, both you and your child...
How to Fight Off a Bigger Assailant
When it comes to self defense, the truth is that you will rarely be attacked by someone who is smaller or weaker than you are. In any sort of fight, it is generally agreed that the bigger person has the advantage. In a self defense situation, your attacker also has the element of surprise. They have come prepared for the situation, while you are caught off guard and mentally unprepared. They have chosen a target you who they feel reasonably confident they will be able to subdue. Do you want...
Self Defense Rights
There are many misconceptions around the concept of self defense. Many people worry that if they fight back against an attacker, for example by using pepper spray or a stun gun, that they will be charged with a crime. In fact, as long as you do not use excessive force, defending yourself is perfectly legal.
Self defense encompasses a broad range of tactics, including simple strategies to avoid physical altercations, physical moves, the use of nonlethal weapons, and the use of knives and guns....
Self Defense For Women
Although its important for everyone to concern themselves with self defense, women are especially at risk. Women should prepare themselves for self defense by learning strategies and carrying a self defense weapon. Although its easy to think that it will never happen to you, the reality is that violence against women occurs everyday all across the globe.
Self defense is particularly important at night or when youre going anywhere alone. Always be sure to stay in well-lit, occupied areas,...
An Introduction to Reality Based Self Defense
Reality-based self defense is a specific approach to self defense training focusing on practical applications, such as defending yourself against an attack on the street, rather than training you to move up by achieving different belt colors through fights with similarly trained students. RBST Training covers a range of possibly dangerous scenarios, and often includes weapons such as guns, knives, batons, and other self defense devices in addition to unarmed moves.
In RBSD, high importance is...
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