| First things first, let's get one thing straight: martial | | | | can take only a matter of days. The difference |
| arts and self defense are not the same thing. Not | | | | between martial arts and self defense is that self |
| by a long shot. Although they both certainly have | | | | defense is much simpler. It is a series of moves |
| their merits, it is important to understand the | | | | that will work in any violent situation. And the best |
| differences before deciding which route is best | | | | part is that they can be learned and implemented |
| for you. Although this arts have some benefits | | | | by absolutely anyone. Your size doesn't even play |
| when it comes to self defense, they are typically | | | | a role, as long as you implement the moves |
| not the best route. The main reason for this is | | | | properly. |
| that all the different types of martial arts are | | | | If you learn from a DVD, you won't have to learn |
| based on a certain type of attack. However, your | | | | all the theory and everything behind the moves. |
| every day criminal in the street will not be | | | | You will simply learn the solid moves that you will |
| following any of the rules of martial arts. Each | | | | need in order to be the victor in any type of |
| attack can be different. They can come from the | | | | violent situation. Of course, by learning these |
| front, the side, the back or they could be | | | | moves, you may wish to enroll in classes. Apart |
| brandishing a weapon such as a gun or a knife. No | | | | from self defense, martial arts are also a great |
| matter how many fancy kicks you know, they | | | | way to get in shape as well as tone your mind. |
| won't be able to save your life in this type of | | | | There is a lot of focus surrounding the mental |
| situation. | | | | state of being in martial arts, so it can be an |
| But if you learn self defense techniques from a | | | | extremely useful tool for anyone who is suffering |
| DVD, you will then have the knowledge and ability | | | | from undue stress and fatigue. |
| to take down your attacker. The difference | | | | But if you simply want to learn self defense, then |
| between actually completely learning a martial art | | | | you don't need to spend all your time working out. |
| in a dojo and learning from a DVD is that you will | | | | A few simple moves will give you the power |
| not get the complete and total martial arts | | | | over and opponent, no matter what your size or |
| training. However, you will get knowledge of the | | | | physical ability may be. You will soon be able to |
| specific moves that you can use when self | | | | walk the dark streets at night and no longer be |
| defense becomes a priority. Learning and | | | | concerned about what may be lurking in the |
| mastering a this art can take a lifetime. But simply | | | | bushes. |
| learning a few key moves that can save your life | | | | |