Self Defense

There are 5 basic self defense basics that you should know. When it comes to fighting, you will find no other truer facts than what you will read here. These facts will help you to save your own life should you ever find yourself in the middle of a fight. Street self defense fighting tips #1- Always give a mugger any inanimate object, like a wallet, if they come at you armed and threatening. Remember that you always can report a fraud on your credit card or bank account and you cant get your life back once its been taken. What would happen if you tried unsuccessfully to take the knife from the mugger? Street self defense tip & moves #2- The things that you see people do in fights on television are very ineffective in a real fight. So the guy saw something on TV, he thought he would try to disarm the guy holding the knife. In the end the guy almost bled to death because of the stab that he got in the thigh from trying a flying sidekick. Never imitate what you see in movi...

 And it is unfortunate that many victims of violent crime are women. It does not have to be that way. In some cases, women can avoid becoming the victims by taking more active role in their personal s... And it is unfortunate that many victims of violent crime are women. It does not have to be that way. In some cases, women can avoid becoming the victims by taking more active role in their personal safety.In order to live independently, a woman needs to be well versed in the best practices of dealing with any threatening situations. She must be able to stay calm and maintain control in the midst of adversities. It is also helpful to know the most likely scenarios where attacker might strike. By knowing about the most likely situations she might be attacked, a woman can avoid taking unnecessary chances. Crimes of Opportunity and Random ActsCrimes of opportunity and random acts of violent are usually committed when attackers have the advantages and there is no other person w...

No martial arts that can effectively defend against multiple attackers. I have been involved in the martial arts for over 18 years, and have yet to see any method that can effectively deal with this p... No martial arts that can effectively defend against multiple attackers. I have been involved in the martial arts for over 18 years, and have yet to see any method that can effectively deal with this problem. Many arts claim that they can handle a multiple attack situation, but when their methodology is truly test - most fail. Why is that?The answer is commercialism. Most martial arts academies assume that people will never get into a multiple confrontation. Because of this mindset, many academies are offering more of the same commercial methods and creating additional problems. What is the answer?The simple answer is pepper spray. You don’t have to be an expert in the martial arts to use one effectively. But there is another problem? - People hardly carry pepper spray -...

Martial arts teachers do not always show you everything you need to know to defend yourself properly. To do that, you must learn how to fight properly. Dealing with aggressive people, is something you need training for, one way or another. If you can calm aggressive people down, then that is a skill in itself, but sometimes it is not enough. When people act irrationally, sometimes through drink or worse, then no amount of talking can get you out of trouble. So what do you do? As a backup, it is always a good idea to learn how to fight, because one day it could save your life. Some passive aggressive behaviors, such as bullying by name-calling or similar, do not warrant physical self defence. The art to dealing with this kind of behavior lies elsewhere. However, if you are confronted with, or likely to be confronted with real physical violence, then if you know how to fight, you will now how to defend yourself. Learning to recognise potential trouble spots is an important surviva...

What are the most effective methods of learning street martial arts training and applying them to street fighting? Real fighting is centered on street combat, although there are many different types of martial arts combat that encourage tournament formats. True to life events that take place in street attacks. Some suggestions that will help prepare you are as follows: Winning street fights against bigger opponents point number one - For those not practicing martial arts, I suggest that you keep physically fit through repetitions of sit ups, push ups, body weight exercises, gym workouts with weights, and walking, running, or any other physical activity to get and keep yourself in shape. Winning street fights against bigger opponents point number two - In a street fight situation, do not forget that no rules or restrictions apply. When you are attacked, you should utilize the simplest, fiercest moves to immobilize and defeat your enemy. Such moves as kicking the opponent’s gr...

No matter where you live now the world is a very different place then it used to be just a couple of decades go. All types of crime are on the increase and this particularly holds true for property crimes such as residential burglaries. One new type of residential crime that is new on the scene is the home invasion robbery where the criminals actually enter the home while the residents are home. Law enforcement can still be relied on to provide basic services but far too often they arrive on the scene after the crime has been committed. This means that more than ever before people are taking matters into their own hands and taking the proactive measure of having a home security system installed in their residence. The technology that is incorporated in a modern home security system is truly astounding now and so much more is available to choose from when deciding just what is adequate for your home. Of course every system has a control ppanel and a key board that is used to actually pr...

One thing is for sure and that is that the crime rate isn’t going to drop and in fact it is projected to only get worse. One type of crime that has truly been on the increase is property crimes and one new type of property crime to make its debut is the home invasion robbery. Prisons are overcrowded and police departments are overwhelmed, so in more and more communities it is up to each and every home owner to take measures to protect their home, family and property. Fortunately something that has also been increasing steadily along with the crime rate is the level of technology in home security systems. What started out as a simple system of window and door trip triggers that were connected to an alarm has grown into elaborate security systems that can cover your whole home in an invisible blanket of security that is monitored twenty-four hours a day. In fact home security has moved out of the home and into the yard with a thirty-five foot perimeter of protection that is monitored by ...

If you read the paper or watch the news now, then you are probably aware that crime patterns are changing and have been for some time. It seems that there is just no escaping it anymore and that places like small towns are no longer safe refuges from crime. Crimes such as home burglaries are on the increase and even new types of crimes such as home invasion robberies are making their appearance. You may not be aware of it but even organized gang activity has come to small town America and if you live in a small town or suburb of a city you most likely have gangs in your community now. The fact is that no matter how many police officers a department may have they can’t be everywhere at once and there really is nothing that your local police can do to thwart a determined burglar.They have to wait until they strike and then hopefully use any clues that they leave to track him or her down and thats just the way it goes. When all of the facts are laid out on the table they all point in one ...

Did you know that 1 of every 5 homes will experience a break-in or violent home invasion? And that 80 percent of break-ins occur forcibly through a locked door—and, even scarier, that a burglary occur... Did you know that 1 of every 5 homes will experience a break-in or violent home invasion? And that 80 percent of break-ins occur forcibly through a locked door—and, even scarier, that a burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States? And if you live in an apartment, the National Crime Prevention Council says you will have an 85 percent greater chance of being burglarized than a single-family dwelling.When looking into apartment living, consider my first six tips on apartment security, as well as the following:Gated access: Keypad, remote controlled and including an emergency firebox.Key building access: Look for a schedule that involves locking exterior doors and making sure the property is secured.Neighborhood watch-type programs: If a stranger is in the area or paying unw...

Learn How to safely answer your door when unknown person is present, and what you must train your children to do so to avoid being a victim of a home invasion at here If you have not heard, home invasion robberies are rampant and people are experiencing bands of deranged punks kicking in doors, terrorizing a family, stealing valuables, and sometimes taking a life. No city is immune from attack, it’s happened in the nicest neighborhoods, to the nicest people. Criminals are pretty dumb and go for the easy targets. Here are 10 things you can do to your home or business to help protect your loved ones, you’re possessions and your property: 1. Keep your windows and doors locked at all times; even when you are home. 2. Always keep your drapes or blinds drawn, even at night so they can not see inside. 3. Make sure that any window air conditioners are not easy to pull out from the outside. You can bolt them in place from the inside. 4. Trim the bushes and trees that are in ...

To avoid becoming a victim of a home invasion is to understand what exactly constitutes a home invasion and why criminals are choosing to commit this kind of crime as opposed to other kinds of crime. Home invasions are on the rise and are often the single most dangerous situation homeowners can encounter. Unlike burglaries, home invasions occur when the occupants of a house are at home and have a high probability of coming face-to-face with the intruder. Most families do not understand the high level of danger associated with home invasions, simply because they are not aware that some criminals find it easier to commit them than other forms of crime. The first step toward avoiding becoming a victim of a home invasion is to understand what exactly constitutes a home invasion and why criminals are choosing to commit this kind of crime as opposed to other kinds of crime. First, criminals have learned that home invasions are easier and safer to commit than robbing a liquor store, and ...

Self Defense For The Elderly As disturbing as it might be to the rest of us, criminals actively seek out victims who are less capable of defending themselves in an attack. Unfortunately this leaves our elderly, physically challenged and youth more vulnerable to an attack. There are ways for these members of society to protect themselves and increase the odds in their favor should they face a perpetrator intent on committing a bad act. As more and more people realize the need for personal safety devices and other forms of self defense, the likelihood of surviving an attack increases. Here we will look at a few self defense methods for the elderly which add a level of security for our elderly friends and family members. * Self defense classes- Seniors like every other age group can benefit from self defense classes. Each person is different but as a general rule we all lose strength and agility as we age. Consider classes that are specifically designed with seniors in mind as self def...