Simple Self Defense Move Forces People Who Have You Pinned Down To Jump Off You As Fast As Possible

It's a pretty well-known fact that most fights get taken to the ground. And one of the scariest things in the world can be when a very large person - 200 pounds or more - pins you to the ground with all their weight, slowly suffocating you to death. Cutting off your air, your oxygen and your will to win. Luckily, there are a couple fool-proof things you can do in a case like this guaranteed to get someone off you fast - regardless of your size, strength or skill level.

Martial Arts Secret Lets You Beat Down Multiple Attackers In A Street-Fight

Have you ever wondered what you'd do if you were surrounded by a pack of vicious gangbangers wanting to take your money, your property and even your dignity?

Martial Arts Speaker Asks: Why Learn A Martial Art?

Why do people study the martial arts? Ask them, and you’ll get a lot of answers, including self-defense, self confidence, fortitude, and self-discipline. Few will fess up to the idea that they’re tired of feeling wimpy at work and when they go out on dates. And nearly no one will say, outright, “I want to learn how to kill!” but statistically, there are at a few weirdoes who would love to snuff someone. Hopefully, they’re screened out by dojo management before they learn any serious techniques. In this article, Dr. Gary S. Goodman, best-selling author, popular keynote speaker and seminar producer, and Black Belt in Kenpo Karate discusses the best motivations for learning martial arts.

Everything You Need To Know About Judo Uniforms

Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage.

Martial Arts - San Shou

Anything this hard to pronounce must be worth exploring. This Chinese martial art is one of the more obscure arts yet it has staked claim as one of the most effective. If you're looking for a complete self defense system look no further.

Martial Arts - Judo versus BJJ

The rivalry between these two martial arts is unparalleled by any other arts! Is Judo better then Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or maybe it's the other way around? Did you know that every technique that exists in one of these martial arts exists in the other? Find out which one!

Martial Arts - Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Forget everything you've ever known about martial arts, sit back and discover a martial art made specifically for smaller individuals to be able to defeat their larger counterparts!

Avoid Thinking Like a Victim

You must understand the psychology of the victim so that in any case you are attacked in the future, you will not act as the victim. This is because by reacting in an unexpected way, you will upset the mental balance of your attacker and consequently increase your chances of escaping. Below is the list of reactions whenever most people are attacked:

Understanding The Psychology of An Attacker

There are many reasons why someone commits rape. It is important for you to know the various mindsets of different rapists/assailants. There are those who did it because of their low self-esteem. Below is a list of situations that could apply to them.

Escrima - The Filipino Martial Art

Escrima is a popular Filipino martial art dating back to the 1500s, during the colonization of the Philippine Islands by the Spanish. Escrima is a very simplified but practical form of combat technique originally designed as a self-defense tool. Escrima is also known by many other names such as Eskrima, Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Kali and FMA (Filipino Martial Art). Because of its effectiveness, Escrima is also taught extensively in many Special Forces including the Navy Seals and Army Special Forces.

3 Ways Martial Arts Training Can Give You Higher Levels of Confidence, Energy and Enthusiasm

Wouldn’t it be great if everyday you had so much energy, so much confidence and so much enthusiasm that you could accomplish anything that you set your mind to do? Below are just three ways martial arts benefits your life:

The Difference Between Karate and Kung Fu

Explanation of the basic differences between karate and kung fu martial arts.

Keep Your System Simple! Self-Defense And The Science Of Stress Performance

Skills that make sense and work find in a self-defense or martial arts class don't necessarily work in the harsh reality of a street encounter. This article lays out what every self-defense enthusiast must know about how stress and fear impact human performance.

True Martial Arts and the Job of a Warrior

The martial arts and the concept of self-protection is much more than mere punching and kicking, or the development of skill with a weapon. Just as a martial artist or, in the grander sense, a...