Aikido

When it comes to military self defense, people have this idealistic notion that we should only use our fists and legs and ignore all else. This is all well and good in theory, but do you really think that the average thug cares much for chivalric ideas or fair play? Get one thing straight, once someone attacks you they waive all rights to a fair fight. In the streets, it is hurt or be hurt and the only thing that matters is getting home safe. Besides, when someone is endangering your very life the last thing you should be thinking about is whether you should use a bottle in self defense. This is not to say that you should be carrying around knifes or guns. If you use either even when attacked you...

The world is not a safe place - that fact has been established. Self defense therefore becomes necessary. Staying safe can be done in several ways and can be depend on the situation you are in. For example, a pocket knife would be useless if you were faced by a rabid dog. In such a situation there are a range of self defense products against animals. The electronic dog repeller is one - it can emit an ultrasonic sound that humans cannot hear but dogs will. It also comes with a strobe light that can ward away dogs from as far as 40 ft away from you. There is also the muzzle repellent for dogs as well as sprays for bears. Taser guns forms another part of self defense products - you get them in various...

Fun, fun and more fun is just what every individual in this world is after for. To live, to be happy and to be free is what makes an individual to strive hard in life. Sometimes, we daydream of being out somewhere in a place so extravagant and there are even times wherein we are so overwhelmed with going out to parties late at night not minding what is at stake. There seems to be no wrong about having the time of our life and enjoying the company of friends but knowing that there are plenty of criminals these days, we might just want to skip on that or perhaps prepare the self with the necessary self defense skills before deciding to go out. We always have to think about how our decisions can affect...

Many women live alone these days, in apartments, condos and their own homes. We have as much right to live as we please as any man. We shouldn't have to live any differently or take any special precautions, but, unfortunately, we should. Self defense for women living alone is a set of habits that can help keep us safe by creating the illusion that we don't live alone and avoidance tactics that make us difficult targets. If you are moving into an apartment building do not take an apartment on the lower level or the ground floor. These floors offer the most opportunity for window break-ins. Likewise, if you live in a home, make sure the windows on the lower floors are secure (locked from the inside...

Being confronted by an attacker wielding a knife is perhaps every woman's worst nightmare. In fact, anyone should feel threatened by this scenario, no matter how big or strong you consider yourself. The thought of being cut or stabbed is simply terrifying. Is it ever possible to defend yourself in this scenario? While it is possible to escape unharmed, you will have to act quickly, ideally even before the assailant pulls out the knife. The best defense is avoiding the situation in the first place. Your best defense against an armed attacker is avoidance. Pay attention to your surroundings no matter where you are, whether in a crowded shopping mall or the deserted parking lot outside. If you're not...

Crime is a universal phenomenon - it is present in all countries and societies. Attempts are made to produce the latest techniques and weapons to help control unlawful individuals and, at the same time, keep the level of injury to a minimum. Whenever possible, lethal force is only used in case of extreme circumstances. One of the devices which stands out in this field is the electric shock gun or "stun gun" as it is popularly known. As the name suggests, a stun gun is a device which temporarily incapacitates an individual by inhibiting the muscular activity by providing an electric shock. The law enforcement people can use the time during which the person is helpless, and in a state of pain, to...

Women are special and smart. We deserve to be honored. However, women are also more susceptible to violence. Since we can not always count on others, we need to take matters in our own hands. Women can obtain their own personal defense devices. And being smart, we know that they do not have to pay a lot for quality women self defense products and that they can carry them inconspicuously. A small 130dB flashlight alarm can be put in the purse with the wristband attached. If someone attempts to snatch the purse or begins to harass you, you can pull the pin with a flick of your wrist. It will announce to everyone around you that you are in danger. The flashlight is an added accessory that provides help...

One of the best and most popular methods of non-lethal products for self defense is the use of defense sprays. These include CS and CN Tear gas, and OC also know as Pepper Spray. These are economical, safe, and effective choices for personal protection and have been used for decades. CS and CN tear gas sprays used to be the most popular sprays for civilian use. Generally CS was available for civilians while law enforcement used CN. Contrary to much mis-information on the internet these days, CN was the one used by law enforcement because it worked much faster than CS when employed in aerosol sprays. CS required a more direct hit in the eyes, and took up to 30 seconds to take effect, while CN worked...

There are many people who have guns for self defense since these firearms are invented. Instead of being used for self defense, guns are used for hunting. You will find that guns are the most effective devices for safety. But, one has to make sure that he understands on how to use the guns so that his safety will be guaranteed. Guns for self defense purposes are important issues among people. Because of their fear, there are many people who bring firearms everywhere. But, one should learn about the laws of using guns so that they will break any rules. If you have for self defense, you are only allowed to shoot the gun if your life is in danger. This should be the last trial to escape from the danger...

Many of you out there may be wondering 'what is capoeira?' Capoeira is part dance, part martial art that was created by the slaves of Africa around the 1500's and imported to Brazil (where it was taken on by the Brazilians as their own). It is usually performed to music, and usually involves the participant swaying from one foot to the other whilst pivoting their arms around their body. As a martial art, capoeira is one of the most entertaining to watch since it often involves people doing flips and all manner of gravity-defying feats. The strength of capoeira as a martial art comes in its unpredictability. Back when it was used for fighting almost no-one had ever seen anything like it (and many...

For the average person on the street, the thought of judo can conjure up images of eastern mysticism and strange-sounding foreign words. Certainly judo, which means "the gentle way", has its roots in the Far East, owing its origins to the ancient Japanese art of hand-to-hand combat called ju-jutsu. But the popular sport as we know it today is comparatively modern, invented just over 120 years ago by keen academic Dr Jigoro Kano. Judo's spread overseas, however, owed as much to its entertainment value than educational benefits in the first few years. In 1899, a team of martial arts experts came to England in an attempt to establish a school in London. The initial project failed, but some members of...

Karate and Taekwondo athletes are well-known to suffer dangerous injuries throughout their short-lived career. Concussions are very common, and these can lead to serious brain damage and permanent injuries to the spine and skull. Well-known fighter Jared Franklin has recently switched to a new Concussion Protection solution from Brain-Pad as a mean to protect himself even more and open up possibilities of a longer, healthier career. Having the proper Concussion Protection is essential in Karate, Taekwondo and any sport involving dangerous contact between opponents. Most mouth guards and protection pieces will focus their attention on the upper jaw or directly on the skull [i.e. a helmet]. While...

It's a strange thing that we would think in terms of differences when we consider and compare kung fu and karate, for there are a lot of similarities. They are both martial disciplines, after all, and karate is actually grown from kung fu. To really see the differences, however, one needs to look at the arts as a complete picture, and determine exactly how they evolved. In the beginning, those beautiful, refined kung fu patterns were most likely constructed by peasant conscripts who were given swords and the order to fight or die. Training methods eventually made their appearance, and eventually workable routines were taught. Is it too much to consider that some of the soldiers, weary and tired of...

If you're an average human being, you may be alive but you are not breathing . . . correctly, that is. Americans take breathing for granted, but did you know it is really an important exercise? Proper breathing techniques stimulate heart action, increase the circulation, drain the carbon dioxide from the blood, and make for better, more active muscular coordination. But alas, so many of us indulge in shallow breathing, mouth breathing and some of us -in a moment of intense concentration-even forget to breathe! In Karate you need the maximum physical and psychological strength at a critical moment. Often you are surprised by an opponent; he has you at a slight disadvantage. You become excited...

Kata would be the obvious answer, especially if you have not heard of Dr Tabata. So, you could be easily forgiven for jumping to that conclusion, after all, kata practise is an essential part of your black belt test. Karateka, good Karateka that is, know the importance of being in excellent condition on grading day. Nothing less than tip top conditioning is acceptable. That's where Dr. Tabata's method of fitness training comes in. Tabata protocol workouts allow you to glean maximum benefits from minimal effort. Well, perhaps 'minimal effort' should read 'minimal time'. To be clear, the protocol requires you to perform single timed sets of 20 second MAXIMAL effort followed by 10 seconds of rest...

In the first article we described the arm positions for shuto uke. In this article we are going to explain stepping forward shuto uke (knife hand block) in kokutsu dachi (back stance). Although this is classed as a basic karate technique, most people find this difficult and uncomfortable. So we are going to break this step down, into small sections. Get into the habit of breaking new karate moves down, they then become much easier to understand the small detail. Starting with the left leg in front. 1. Start the step by driving the front (left) knee forward. Imagine someone has a hold of your left wrist and they sharply pull you forward, so really stretch the left arm forward, hand open, fingers and...

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There are many offensive thrusts in karate. Some of them are outlined below. It always pays to have some of these moves under your belt, so that if you are surprised by an adversary, you are able to quickly and easily defeat him. Back Hand Lash When someone gets fresh or tries to bully you and you give him the "back of your hand" in Karate, the poor guy might conceivably land on his back! The Back Hand Lash is one of the earliest striking methods in the art of Karate, dating back many centuries. In the Back Hand Lash you keep the entire hand stiff as a board, fingers extended straight out and close together. Arm should remain stiff. Use this blow in attacking the ribs or blocking an opponent's...

An integral part of Karate training is Calisthenics. It is essential that the student conduct a 15-minute warm-up or flexibility exercises to strengthen and loosen his muscles. You should loosen the body, indulge in neck twisting, arm stretching, back stretching, leg swinging, leg stretching, leg spreading, trunk twisting, etc. All of these things will make you more flexible and more easily able to perform the thrusts and moves that are demanded in karate. To develop and strengthen the muscles which are so important in executing Karate techniques and motions, it is wise to practice these advanced calisthenics. Push-ups will help strengthen the legs and arms. You should be able to do 15 or 25 pushups...

If you are learning karate at home, or practice karate at home, alongside your regular dojo practice, having a good training routine is a must. Now I am older, I tend to train mainly at the dojo, but here are a few tips that helped me tremendously when training at home. 1. A good warm up and stretch! I used to do a three mile run, then immediately onto an exercycle for 5 miles, the first seven tenths of each mile, I would push fast, then the last three tenths of each mile, I would sprint. I would repeat this for four miles, then sprint the last mile. A great warm up and on it's own an excellent work out. I would then stretch for twenty minutes, sometimes longer. I would hold each stretch for at...

There is an ultimate attacking strategy that if any karate student implements in his or her fighting, it will assure them of not only getting in with their attack but will also position them in such a way that it will protect them from being attacked by their opponent. When you are facing your opponent there is a kind of dance that is done prior to either opponent attacking each other. Some say it's feeling out your opponent or assessing the attack or defense or strategy that you will be using during the fight. Now you have basically two choices which are: 1. You attack first and try to get in before your opponent. 2. Or just wait till your opponent attacks you if you are a defensive type of fighter...

Lets take a typical Karate Class, like all things we start with the basics first. The warm up - It is really important before starting any vigorous exercise to warm up the intention should be to move every joint, gently stretch every muscle and get the heart pumping an blood circulating a little faster. The basic moves are next, 7 Strikes, 5 Blocks, 4 Stances and 4 Kicks. We will practice each one 10 slowly, 10 medium and 10 fast. So that's 7 strikes x 30 reps = 210 Movements. The Blocks are the same so that's 5 x 30 = 150 movements. For the stances we start in the stance then bring feet together and drop into the stance using the other foot. So that's 4 x 30 = 120 movements. The kicks we do 30 with...

In the very first posting we described the activate positions for shuto uke. In this post we are heading to explain stepping ahead shuto uke (knife hands obstruct) in kokutsu dachi (rear stance). Although this is classed as a basic karate technique, most individuals uncover this complicated and uncomfortable. So we are heading to bust this move straight down, into small sections. Get into the habit of breaking new karate moves below, they then grow to be a great deal less complicated to recognize the little detail. Setting up with the kept leg in front.one. Begin the stage by driving the front (still left) knee send. Think about an individual has a maintain of your departed wrist and they sharply...

Gichin Funakoshi is generally regarded as the Father of Modern Karate. Among his contributions is a list of 20 core beliefs that every karateka should subscribe to. At the very top is this one: "There is no first strike in karate." The idea is that karate is about self-defense, primarily, and only secondarily is it a fighting art. Funakoshi didn't want to spawn generations of bullies. I think it is right to say he wanted to sire gentle men and women, people of refinement; in a word, civilized folks, and not just more barbarians. Before unleashing fury and destructiveness a person must be sure it is the right thing to do, that he isn't making a mistake, and that he has exhausted better ways of...

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Martial arts are a system of practiced moves used to attack, defend and protect yourself from others trying to do harm to you or your loved ones. Some fighting arts take their underlying theory from the belief systems they are based on. Many of the arts practiced in this world are also practiced in competition form. Some martial arts can also be competed in a "form competition" this form competition may seem like dancing to outsiders but the preparing and training that goes into this competition is just as much as a combat competition. There are various styles of fighting arts which are practiced by different cultures all throughout the world but yet the person studying the art is still called a...

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You see some great fighters come to the ring with a calmness that gives them a sort of elusiveness to their character. A great way to tap into that inner calmness and take it into the cage with you is to meditate. Here are some great reasons you should be adding meditation to your pre-fight training camp. Decreased Heart Rate. If you were to enter a deep meditation and have your heart rate monitored, you will likely notice that its rate has gone down. The decreased heart rate implies that you aren't using as much oxygen. Often fighters step into the cage and have the jitters. Their adrenalin levels rise, leading to an increased heart rate and thus increasing oxygen consumption. This can often play a...

Since the days of Bruce Lee, martial arts have been a growing cult within the United States. Thousands of kids every year embark on their journey for blackbelts and tournaments testing their skills and knowledge. Just like any other sport out there, as technology has advanced, so have sports. Today there are many different devices out there using for training, which serve various purposes. These measurements help athletes better target their goals and better identify their areas of improvement. Recently, martial artists have adopted pulse oximeters to their bag of tools. One of the most important aspects of training and maintaining speed and strength in martial arts is in relation to breathing...

About 6 months ago, I started taking lessons in a couple of martial arts, Tai Chi and Kung Fu. It's been a tremendously interesting and frustrating experience. Progress seems very slow, I feel as though I am still in the "Wax-On, Wax-Off David-san" stage. Can't wait to get to the painting the fence part. A few things have really struck me (pardon the pun) through the lessons. They strike me as important lessons to apply to sales-and indeed many aspects of business. Being in the moment: I've learned to clear my mind, focusing on being the moment. The moment I waiver even just a bit, everything crumbles. Often, as we go through our exercises, I start to think about what's next, my attention to what is...

Being able to defend yourself is very important these days. Different kinds of crime are committed every hour all over the world today. People of different ages and gender are being robbed, murdered, raped and threatened by people who have nothing on their minds but to do their crimes.  Learning martial arts is a great way for you to be able to protect yourself from these kind of people. But being involved in martial arts also requires weapons. We have listed some uncommon but very effective weapons used in different martial arts.  Dulo-Dulo Is a Filipino used for stabbing and slashing the enemy. There are two kinds of dulo-dulo. • Ordinary Dulo-Dulo - is a type of dulo-dulo that is made from...

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I'm not just trying to trick everyone into being charitable, although a kinder world does have a strong appeal. Volunteering to tutor someone in martial arts has a lot of benefits for you, more than you know. Helping Other Martial Artists Okay, first and for some foremost, by tutoring some youth (or senior) in the martial arts, you would be giving back to your community. Face it; someone, at some time, helped you to get to where you are in the arts, today. Isn't it only fair that you should pitch in a little. (Rhetorical question.) Influencing Our Youth with Martial Arts If you are someone who worries about the degradation of society, here's an area where you can have a direct influence. Our young...

Any time I go over a list of martial arts films from the past decade, I have a very hard time narrowing the list down to a point that I'm happy with. But alas, there are a lot of people out there that need a recommendation when it comes to finding a great martial arts movie. So without further ado, here is an attempt at the top 5 must see martial arts movies from 2000-2010. I will start this list off by mentioning the incredible movie, Equilibrium. This movie stars Christian Bale, as well as Taye Diggs in futuristic setting when humans take drugs to suppress human emotion. This movie shows us the "Gun Kata," a very cool form of martial arts involving guns, as the name would suggest. Crouching Tiger...

In martial arts marketing, like in the marketing of all small businesses, the key is to get bang for your buck. Your marketing budget probably isn't significant, so you need to stretch those dollars to make them count. The result must be more students enrolled in your school. Standard Methods are Fine, but Step It Up a Notch If you've been doing your research, you probably already know and have used the standard marketing methods for getting out the word about your school. You've hung posters and distributed flyers and the response was okay, maybe a steady amount of signups and a healthy enough enrollment. At this point, you need to step up your martial arts marketing, to get the name of your school...

One questions I often get asked is how to make your own martial arts dojo at home. This is usually a question from students that participate in our long distance home study course for the martial arts. So here is a simple list to create the best home dojo at a cost you can afford - simply buy what you can or need for your own focused development. LOCATION First, you need a place to train. Since this is about making a home dojo we are going to assume you have some space available. I have used a garage, a backyard, a room in the house and the combination of all three on numerous occasions. Since the back yard would be closer to creating a mini-ninja camp. Let's focus on using an indoor location. The...

As a martial artist, when you read the Tao, an ancient book of wisdom attributed to Lao Tzu, certain passages can leave you breathless. One of them whispers, "The greatest tragedy is to have an enemy." This little statement makes you wonder, why is it tragic to have an enemy when we train so assiduously to defeat them? Do we have to be concerned about rain if we carry an umbrella? Preparing ourselves for battle presumes that battle is inevitable. Yet the fact is most adults in civilized countries will never get into a shoving match or worse with anyone else during the balance of their lives. A lawsuit is much more likely, especially in America, but would you go to law school and become licensed...

Iaido lies at the heart of the samurai warrior. It's the way of the samurai sword and a practice designed many years ago for samurai warriors to hone their skills. Iaido has been passed down as an art from master to student over many decades, and its practitioners use real samurai katanas which are extremely sharp. A Practitioners aim is to reduce the samurai sword movements to the most effective forms which to a samurai warrior meant the technique that took out his enemy quickest. In today's practice there is no enemy so to show their highly honed skills they slash through tatami, representing the enemy of the past. Iaido sprung from the increasing need to defend against surprise attacks from...

I work with a lot of students that study martial arts on their own at home. Many follow my video training series, while others use our online dojo to add more value to their own fitness martial arts program. Some of these home study martial artists have their own training strategies and are just looking for an additional edge to add more value to their own efforts. These students are all in need of training gear, ideas, tips, tools - you name it. Anything that will help them to improve their martial arts skills while training at home. Whether you want to save money or just add some unique training tools to your home dojo, the best multi-use (discount, do it yourself) martial arts training item to...

Mixed Martial Arts or MMA as its commonly known is the fastest growing sport in the world. MMA clothing is hitting the fashion world hard and has made a big impact across the globe. Many MMA fans see the clothing as street wear, gym wear and casual wear so there is a big market to be filled by the MMA clothing companies. MMA clothing brand Tapout had revenue of $22.5 million in 2007 with expected sales of $300 million plus for 2010. This huge growth has turned Tapout into a pioneer for MMA clothing and just emphasises the huge economic growth available in the sports apparel industry. Most of the major MMA clothing brands are based outside of Europe and now thanks to the internet they are available...

Are you looking for an Iaido bokken training sword? I think you may need to drop by and read this article before you do buy one. Bokken is a Japanese word and is basically a wooden sword that is similar to the katana. Instead of using real blades during coaching, a training sword is used. Newbies are required to use the bokken sword until they have mastered the basis of Iaido. A certain level should be reached before the practitioner will be allowed to use the actual swords. The SE-550- IADO Bokken is a 40 inch, semi-thin wooden blade ideal for practice. This type of bokken comes with a saya (scabbard) which differs from the standard bokken. Iaido refers to the Japanese sword style which is...

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Kata is central to good Karate training. Karate kata have existed for hundreds of years and have their origins within the Chinese fighting systems. There is no direct translation of the term Kata into English. The best we can come up with is form or pattern. Kata is a predefined sequence of movements performed in a special order to maximize your practice time. Kata teach you about body movement, weight distribution, angles, turning, awareness and how to deal with a variety of situations. Kata are composed of martial-type movements that help you learn certain skills. Karate kata comes from a time where few people knew how to read or write. Information was passed down from the previous generation in...

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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 warrior-protector, is engaged in much more than the mere study of violence and violent methods. This is just as so now as it has been for the past several thousand years. Regardless of the term we use to describe this person... ...knight... ...champion... ...hero, etc... The warrior is one who understands that his job or purpose is not about killing, fighting, or dying... ...it's about living. The true warrior understands that, while there is a need for those who can protect themselves and others from the...