(By Simon Dawson) The power of awareness and avoidance I usually ask participants this question at the beginning of my self-defence courses: "What do you think is the best self-defence? Is it a punch, kick or throw? Or is it having... Read more »
(By:Steve Gibben) If you don't have any martial arts training, have you been thinking about how you could prevent an attack or fight off someone trying to attack you? If you've never taken self defense lessons, I will teach you the self defen... Read more »
(By:Melissa Soat)To be effective in self-defense, you cannot just defend-you must attack back. For a female, this is the ultimate reversal: You become the huntress, not the hunted; the predator not prey. You summon and unleash all your life forces... Read more »
Today self defense techniques are growing popular among teens. The self defense programs offered by self schools are especially designed for children so that they can become confident and learn the techniques to protect oneself. Kicking Kids is on... Read more »
Karate is a system of self-defense that has developed over many years and which now contains elements of keeping fit and keeping a supple body. Both the mind and body are focused whilst karate classes take place and this gives the practition... Read more »
The saying "the best offense is a good defense" is the perfect way to describe the merits of using karate as self-defense. Karate is based on developing a good defense. In traditional karate, you never take the first strike, you take time to focus... Read more »
Karate is beneficial in many ways. It promotes physical health and fitness, it fosters confidence, and it causes increased flexibility and dexterity. But does karate work as self-defense? There a numerous styles of karate, and each style has pros... Read more »