Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training - Are You Learning to Defend Against the Right Attacks?

Every day, thousands of people take up the practice of self-defense and, within weeks drop out of those same programs. According to more than one survey of those who've dropped out, the primary reason is the lack of realistic self-defense training.

Lack of realistic self-defense training?

In a self-defense or martial arts program supposedly teaching self-protection skills?

How is this possible?

Maybe, as many instructors would claim, these students aren't in a position to know what is and what isn't viable self-defense training. After all, if they knew anything about street fighting self-defense, they wouldn't be in a class in the first place.

But, regardless of whether or not a student has had any prior training or even experience in having been attacked before, the average person knows what does and doesn't look real when it comes to violence. So, that argument doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Others would say that these students just didn't give their programs enough time. But, how much is "enough" time, especially when we're training to be able to defend ourselves.

Other studies show that the average person "thinks" about taking martial arts or self-defense for about a year before actually taking action and enrolling in a program. A year!

Now, if these people have been thinking about self-defense at all, we can only assume that something - some concern - sparked their interest. Whether it was a particular news story, a close-call of their own, or just the knowledge that the area where they were living had changed and become more dangerous, the point is that, they felt they "needed" self-defense skills.

So, by the time they actually enroll in the classes, about a year has passed. During this year, at least two things have happened. First, they weren't attacked. A good thing, yes?

But second, they became exposed to the same news that said that they needed to get this part of their lives handled - BEFORE something DID happen. Until, one day, they make the decision to take action and actually enroll into a program.

So now, at this point, they're ready to get down to business. They know, or at least feel, that's it's only a matter of time before the odds shift and they find themselves being the target of some nut or criminal attacker. At this point, they want and need - results.

But, let's not forget that these people bring something else to their training - something more than just their:

wants and needs to be safe


desire to be able to handle themselves


hopes that they can actually do what's being taught

They bring...

...their past knowledge and experience. And they're just like you.

You've seen what real, modern attacks look like. You've probably watched a movie or two that had a fight that looked more like a slug-fest than a martial arts tournament. You might have seen a boxing match in your time, or remember the fights you saw in school, the bar, or wherever.

So, whether or not you've ever been in a fight or been attacked yourself, you know what a real one looks like. You know that a modern-day street thug, or your friend who had fifteen too-many for that matter, isn't going to attack you with a:

karate-punch


crane's beak, or...



tae kwon do kick to the head

Not to say that they won't because, as they say, "anything's possible." But, you know what, possible or not, it's more "probable" that, even if you're assailant knows some martial arts, in his anger he's going to throw a good old right-cross.

The point here is this...

Regardless of what style you're being presented with, you need to make sure that the first lessons you're being taught include defenses against:

hook punches


clothing grabs


body grabs
, and...

wrist grabs

You don't need to start with defending against a tae kwon do kick as a lead off, a karate-style punch from the hip, or a judo-style grab designed to control a 16th century Samurai and prevent him from grabbing his weapons. You need to begin with...

...those techniques that you're most likely to encounter should you be attacked...

...today...

...in the 21st century.

And, therein lies the problem - and the reason that people just like you are dropping out of martial arts and self-defense programs so soon after enrolling. They very quickly realize that they're learning an ancient, stylized martial system that has lost touch with the needs of students in Today's world.

This isn't a new problem though. I talk about the same thing happening to the founder of one of the self-defense systems that I inherited from my teacher. In one of my other articles, "All Martial Arts Were Not Created Equal - Exploring The Roots Of The Takagi-Yoshin Ryu of Jutaijutsu," I explain how this same thing was going on in 15th century Japan!

Regardless of whether or not this is a new problem, it is a problem.

But, you don't have to become another statistic - another in a long-line of disappointed, or incorrectly trained students who wrongly believe that what they've learned will actually work in a life-threatening self-defense situation.

If you're going to really be prepared to protect yourself, you must make sure that your martial arts or self-defense program is teaching to defend yourself against the right attacks - the attacks that you're going to have to defend against when you're attacked by a real assailant in today's world.

Jeffrey M. Miller is the founder and master instructor of Warrior Concepts International. A senior teacher in the Japanese warrior art of Ninjutsu, and a former federal police officer, undercover agent, private investigator, and bodyguard, he specializes in teaching the ancient ways of self-protection and personal development lessons in a way that is easily understood and put to use by modern Western students and corporate clients. Through his powerful programs, you will learn proven, time-tested lessons designed to help you create the life you've always dreamed of living, and the skills necessary for protecting that life from anything that might threaten it.

To learn more about real-world self-defense training and other subjects related to the martial arts, self-defense, personal development & self-improvement, visit his website at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com - For more free tips, strategies, and lessons for making yourself more safe in this often unsafe world, don't forget to subscribe to his powerful and informative online newsletter.

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Realistic answers about martial arts

Since the dawn of time, have physical struggle played a role in almost every culture and civilization throughout the world. Differences in cultures and societies bring many different combat disciplines, commonly referred to as the martial arts, in the front row.

Martial arts has been commonly popularized by action movies featuring martial artists as heroes or villains. Bruce Lee, leading the wave of his films in the West and created a fascination with discipline is perhaps the most popular.

Although there are many practitioners and places to learn it, there is a lot of misinformation on the martial arts. The following questions deals with many of the common misapprehensions regarding it, their purpose, types and how it applies in the real world the fighting situations.

Hopefully, these questions and answers help beginners and people interested in it a more realistic view of what martial arts is about and how they fit into the modern world.

What is the martial arts?

In the loosest sense of the term "martial arts" mainly "military art," so any educational system that prepares the individual to the combat or self-defense is technically martial arts. Typical perception is that such arts fighting styles--like karate or kung fu--, originate from the far East, which can transform the smallest person to a deadly fighting machine.

Although these examples are martial arts, modern them also include: courage, fighting techniques, such as Brazilian jujitsu and even training, police officers receive, on how to use a gun. Many traditional form of this nature are not necessarily prepares a student street fights, as much as the teaching discipline and maintain physical condition.

What is meant by "soft" and "hard" martial arts?

Soft and hard to refer to the style striking and blocking utilized by such an art. A soft redirect style focuses on energy, particularly your opponent's energy to throw or bring them out of balance strike or move in a better position. Soft styles teach students moves that require little energy and is easy to recover or regain balance if they blocked. Examples include aikido and ninjitsu.

Hard fighting styles, on the other hand is centered more on offensive move rather than redirect an opponent energy or weight. The striking techniques in hard styles provide a lot of power and some painful blocks. Hard striking means that a person can be knocked out of balance much easier in comparison with soft styles. A couple of hard fighting styles is karate, tae kwon and muay Thai.

What martial arts styles is best for self-defence in real settings?

Just about any training of this nature will be beneficial in a street fight or confrontation compared to not having it, but some disciplines are designed for actual battle.

Both hard and soft styles can work well for self-defence, but many people feel that hard styles are more efficient, because they teach you strike first and strike hard, while soft styles are more technical and teach you to redirect your opponent's energy. Some styles of it that has Street credit is: juijutsu, karate, muay thai, tae kwon and ninjutsu.

Ground fighting disciplines can also be very effective, especially if you want to neutralize a person without leaving marks or long-term damage. Ground fighting, however, is not a good option if you have to fight more than one person.

The main advantage of learning such an art, if you are in a street fight is that you practice the fighting on a regular basis, and for most people, a street battle is their practice.

If martial arts instructors so experienced why they want to avoid a fight?

Logically, there are several reasons to leave quietly than fight, even if you think you have the upper hand. Unless you work in a controlled situation, never know who you are up against, and how far they are willing to go to win the battle.

People pick a mass Brawl typically attracted to extremes. They believe in General, they're really tough that they have a lot of the battle experience, or that they have picked up some dirty tricks, will always turn the battle in their favour.

This may include the cheap shots, but arms is never out of the question--not to mention their friends could intervene at any time. Even if you "win" a fight, you can end up in court over attack charges, especially if it is known that you practice it.

What is dodeligste martial art?

Realistically, in a real fight, can a person with no fight experience or training kill a person. The human body is fragile and things can easily get out of hand. Many people believe that there is pressure points that can kill or disable a person with a light blow.

While there may be some truth to this, most deaths from the fighting from someone's head hard-hitting concrete or to get stuck. As far as martial arts, suitable for incapacity for work people, fall many of the harsh styles in this category, as do Brazilian jujitsu.

Brazilian jujitsu is a ground fighting technique and will teach you how to lock people into submission holds or choke them out. Muay thai is regarded as one of the most dangerous martial arts because it was designed to be used to fight.

However, several muay thai moves taught not normally and is expelled from use in competitions, because they are moved, if performed correctly, will kill any immediately.

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Self-defense in the martial arts training requires a real perspective

This story is being offered in response to a request made by my teacher, Soke (Grand Master) Masaaki Hatsumi, during a recent training visit to Japan. During one of the training sessions, Soke was suggesting that everyone, regardless of rank, should make it a point to talk to those with actual combat experience and to learn from these people. The point was, if you do not know what a real fight is like, you will not be able to train properly for an authentic situation.

I was asked to share some of my experience in dealing with an attack and the following story came to mind. Though I have much experience with dealing with danger and dangerous people, this particular situation stands out as both a successful outcome where I was able to use some of my ninpo-taijutsu martial arts training, and a learning experience where I was actually able to control both my awareness and response, instead of mentally shutting down and "hoping" for the best.

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The incident occurred many years ago while I was stationed in, what was then, West Germany. I was serving with the United States Army Military Police Corps. My partner and I were called to respond to a unit where a serviceman was assaulting others, including the officer-in-charge.

When we arrived at, what we thought was, the location of the incident, there was no one but the Charge of Quarters present. He had no idea about the incident. What none of us knew was that the 'problem' was occurring next door and moving in our direction.

While my partner and I were confirming the call with our superiors, the attacker entered the building where we were. He was obviously intoxicated and shouting racial insults and demanding satisfaction before he started a 'real war.' By the smell of him, he had been drinking heavily and primarily whiskey. His clothes showed signs of a struggle and at this point I wasn't sure if I was facing an attacker or the victim of an assault.

I immediately tried to calm the individual and find out what the problem was. As I was doing this, several other soldiers, including the command duty officer entered the building and became involved. The belligerent soldier was going on with his racial attacks and how he was attacked by what he thought were his friends. It was then that he turned his attention to me and began implying that he had martial arts experience and "didn't have to prove himself to anyone."

During this, and later after interviewing witnesses, we found that the individual had tested for his black belt in another martial art earlier that day and was out 'celebrating' with his friends. Witnesses testified that the more intoxicated he became, the more he started "showing off" to his friends which involved hitting and kicking. Eventually, his friends had had enough and then attempted to stop his obnoxious behavior by pushing him away and leaving him behind. This only made him more "playful" at which time he jumped on his friends resulting in them throwing him down on the ground. It was this that finally enraged him enough to chase them to the barracks and begin attacking others.

As he was telling me that he didn't have to prove himself, he also made statements that I only thought that I was tougher than him because I carried a gun, a nightstick and wore an MP helmet. I responded by removing my helmet and handing my night stick to my partner in an attempt to neutralize any perceived threat that I might be projecting and bring the soldier's anxiety level down. I informed him that the gun stayed where it was but that we needed to talk like civilized men so we could solve whatever problem was going on.

The soldier continued on with the "I'm a black belt and don't need to prove how tough I am" speech when he closed the distance and, from about an inch from my face, stated that, "I'm going to show you how tough you're not."

I ordered the soldier back and before I knew what was happening, I sensed his fist coming up between our bodies toward my jaw. I rode off the strike which landed before I could evade and then backed out as he began to flail widely with both arms at my head and body. I remember taking up a hoko-like position (a guarding posture in ninjutsu designed to create a protective 'bubble' that is difficult for the attacker to get through) to cover against the incoming attacks and having to simultaneously deal with an officer who thought that I was the one doing the attacking!

At one point, I realized that his right arm had wrapped around my left forearm and that a 'musha-dori-like thing' (uplifting elbow - shoulder dislocating technique) was happening. I remember moving to capture his balance and laid him down when suddenly his feet went out from under him. Later I found out that, in an attempt to help, my partner chose that moment to sweep my assailant's legs out from under him. I felt the soldier's shoulder give way as I applied the lock and took him down. This didn't help with the anxiety and emotional pressure I was dealing with as I was now worried about a possible 'police brutality' charge for excessive force.

This injury didn't deter his aggression though as he continued to fight against our restraint. We were finally able to subdue him and get him onto his stomach to be handcuffed when his wife and young child entered the building. I don't know how they found out about the situation but there they were. I felt sad for them and was only able to give a look of apology for having to do this. Again, more stress was added in that I didn't want to have to physically hurt this man in front of his family.

Unfortunately, their presence only served to escalate the problem. When the soldier became aware of his wife and child, he blamed my partner and I for his "embarrassment" and began to fight against his restraint again. I am not a big man and this soldier's build was easily 150% of my own size and weight, so holding him was a serious problem. Having to improvise and immobilize the man, I placed my night stick between the handcuff chain and his back and applied leverage against his spine which created a situation where he would only hurt himself with his continued resistance. This was only necessary for a moment or two, as he passes out from his exertion.

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As I related during my initial telling of the story at the Hombu Dojo ('main training hall'0 in Noda-city, Japan, my legs begin to shake and I can feel my breathing change as I recall this situation and many others like it. It does not control me or the way I go through my life in the ordinary sense that I am not afraid to associate with people or the like. What it has done is imprinted on me much more than just a step-by-step memory of the events, and I'm sure that my recollection of these is less than accurate because the experience was much more emotional and from what Soke has called "budo-nerves" orientation or perspective than from any sort of memorized technique string.

I will simply end this by saying that, this situation is one that has forever changed my perspective on how I should train, and as a teacher, how I should train my students. It has taught me that kata-like, step-by-step training is only a piece of the training puzzle but, anyone who believes that they will fight this way is deluding themselves. Conversely, it has also taught me that training that is just henka-based, where the basics like cover, distance and the like are not drilled until they become second-nature and the student just "does whatever" in an attempt to imitate (his or her teacher) is also deluded. This type of practice is necessary but, again, only a piece.

I am in complete agreement with Soke when he points out that it is the ability to go between the animal instinct response required for surviving an attack and returning to the civilized state to live a happy life, unstained by fear, defensiveness or antisocial behavior because of the attack that should be the goal.

Let me also say that, I respect Soke and the Shihan master instructors that I train with. But, not simply because they are Soke and the Shihan. I respect these people and continue to train in this art precisely because my own experience with having to handle danger tells me that what they have to offer is authentic and "on the mark" with that experience. Because I know that should I ever be attacked again, it will be the lessons that I have learned from them and not my admiration of them or their abilities that will help to insure that my family gets to have me around a little while longer. In a world filled with martial artists and instructors who want trophies, admiration and to 'look good,' it is comforting to know that there are still those who have what the true warrior needs to create a life worth living and the power to protect that life from whatever might harm it.

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Jeffrey M. Miller is the founder and master instructor of Warrior Concepts International. A senior teacher in the Japanese warrior art of Ninjutsu, he specializes in teaching the ancient ways of self-protection and personal development lessons in a way that is easily understood and put to use by modern Western students and corporate clients. Through their martial arts training, his students and clients learn proven, time-tested lessons designed to help them create the life they've always dreamed of living, and the skills necessary for protecting that life from anything that might threaten it. He is also the author of the "Foundations of Self Defense Mastery" eCourse. To learn more about this and other subjects related to the martial arts, self-defense, personal development & self-improvement, visit his website at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com

Martial arts book review: Violence, blunders and broken Jaws by Marc "Animal" MacYoung

Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Marc "Animal" Mac Young's, "Violence, Blunders, and Fractured Jaws."

Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book focuses on the subject of awareness and street etiquette, rather than actual physical techniques. This book is far more important to learn and practice than any of the actual physical techniques that Marc teaches in any of his books. I highly recommend that you purchase this book and read it numerous times before buying any other of Marc's books, and before practicing any of the techniques included in any of his many books. I promise you that if you do this, you will be farther ahead of the game than someone not doing the same thing.

Introduction:

a. The following 9 rules are what the author has compiled through his own personal experiences that apply to surviving on the streets. The author gives a much more detailed explanation of each of the nine rules in this section.

1. Life is predatory.

2. Human life is cheap.

3. You fight to win.

4. Civilized boundaries don't exist.

5. If you want it, and you can get away with it, take it.

6. Altruism and charity don't exist, betrayal and backstabbing do.

7. Jail is nothing more than a pain in the ass.

8. They are scum.

9. They feel that the world owes them something.

b. Awareness is the key to self-defense and therefore survival.

How Operating Systems Work:

The author does a pretty good job of getting his point across using the game of basketball as an analogy for his example of operating in and out of a predetermined operating system.

a. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics.

Here the author gives you a brief breakdown on what the UCR is, and what it tells you. He also tells you what is perhaps more important, and that is what the UCR doesn't tell you.

b. The Reality of Dragons.

This is a very interesting section that uses dragons as a metaphor for trouble. I was especially fond of the story involving the movie crew at the cemetery. It sure lends credence to the old saying, "GOD looks out for children, drunks, and fools."

c. Awareness and Hyperawareness.

This sections discusses the development of awareness of your surroundings and the environment your in. It also briefly talks about hyperawareness which is something that although obtainable, takes a lot of time and hard work to obtain and can be extremely taxing on the individual.

d. Utilizing your own personal radar.

This can best be described as your own personal early warning system. Kind of like a pre-awareness state, this will help you to avoid "burning out" from being at a constant state of awareness.

e. Logic.

Marc has shall we say a unique way at looking at logic, and one I am not going to despoil by telling you about it here. You'll just have to get the book and read about it. It along with the rest of the book is well worth it.

f. Learn the Ins and Outs of the system.

Keep your mouth shut and your eyes, ears, and more importantly your mind open and learn what there is to know about the system and you will be much farther ahead of the game.

Cultural Operating Systems:

a. Various cultures and religions.

This section I found to be very relevant not only to a self-defense situation, but more importantly to the human race as a whole. Surprising insight that would serve our leaders very well is they actually used it. Like the old biblical saying, "Before you judge someone, stand in their shoes."

Family-Group Operating Systems:

a. This section tells you what to look for, and how to blend into, the environment utilizing the following 13 things.

1. Language

2. Level of Awareness

3. Similar Ideas

4. Similar Toughness

5. Intelligence

6. Food and Eating Habits

7. Nonverbal and Other Body Language

8. Sexual Roles and Interaction

9. Age Status

10. Etiquette

11. Local Talents and Jobs

12. Similar Belief System

13. Similar Energy

b. 4 violence prone groups.

1. The Young

2. Warrior Societies

3. Drug Dealers

4. Police Officers

Personal Operating Systems:

a. 4 bases of violence.

1. Fear

2. Frenzy

3. Tantrum

4. Criminal

b. Nonviolent types.

In this section, part of what Marc goes into is the differences between violent and nonviolent types of people and what usually results when and if the nonviolent person finally is faced with the prospect of being confronted with and possibly using violence.

Welcome to Boomtown:

This is a very in-depth section on developing a surviving mind-set to be used when you are not in your familiar operating system.

a. Awareness of your surroundings and what is going on around you.

Do I need to say more? I don't, but Marc does and you should really pay attention to what he says and how he says it. Read and learn!

b. What You Say

This particular section is one that brings up the topic of what can and usually is your greatest enemy, your mouth and what comes out of it. Words can be a great comfort or a catalyst to great violence.

c. CYA

Cover Your Ass! Have truer words ever been spoken. If you don't look out for you, don't count on anyone else doing it.

Etiquette Basics:

This section goes over not only the etiquette that should be basic to every one of us, but also the etiquette that is indignant to certain geographical locations, ethnic and religious groups, etc. Another term for this could be called, in my opinion, respect.

Names, Reps, and Handles:

Nicknames:

1. Earned Nicknames

2. Self-Assigned Nicknames

3. Assigned Nicknames

Reputations:

This can and usually ends up being a double-edged sword.

Tacking, Scarring, and Piercing:

1. Tattooing:

Marc goes into some brief history and street etiquette concerning tattoos and their use and sometimes misuse. Although tattoos have taken on a whole other meaning in the past several years, with everyone from pre-teens to grandmothers lining up at the local shops.

2. Scarring and Piercing:

Marc gives you a real brief overview on both of these topics.

Gambling:

Marc gives you a terrific overview of the do's and don'ts of gambling and the people that are around that kind of activity. On a personal note, I am a firm believer in never gambling. It usually leads to too much trouble of one kind or another.

Turf, Territory, and Hoods:

a. Personal Space.

One of the many items discussed in this section is the personal space you feel you need in order to be comfortable. This is generally considered to be 2 to 4 feet. With less than 2 feet reserved for family, lovers, and very close friends.

b. Rural vs. Urban reactions.

Depending on the situation and the location where you are at, an individual's reaction may be radically different from another.

c. Defending your personal space.

Various methods of defending your personal space once it has been broached are discussed in fairly good detail and with some excellent examples.

Magick, Religion, and Juju:

a. Doesn't matter if you believe it, because they do.

Marc really gives the reader a much needed lesson on learning to respect someone else's beliefs even if you don't adhere to those same beliefs. This can go along way in saving your bacon when dealing with certain types of individuals.

Eye Contact:

This section like the other sections in this book is very well done. The information provided on eye contact and other nonverbal signals is very enlightening and very useful in any day-to-day situation, not just in self-defense.

Women:

This section is so very important for every man to read, and to follow the advice given in it. Women can be a boon to a man's existence, or they can be a bane. Both possibilities are very real and you had better choose your woman with great care.

Untouchables:

This is generally described as a group or certain types of individuals who are considered to be untouchable by the main stream of society because of the services that they provide for everyone in that society.

Awareness Building Techniques:

Marc goes over several different methods for building and practicing your own personal awareness. As Marc so often states, "Awareness is the key to survival."

This book is perhaps the first book you should purchase on the subject of self-defense. In as such, that the value of principles behind the execution of the technique is far more valuable than the actual technique itself.

Shawn Kovacich has been practicing the martial arts for over 25 years and currently holds the rank of 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Shawn has also competed in such prestigious full-contact bare knuckle karate competitions as the Shidokan Open and the Sabaki Challenge, among others. In addition to his many accomplishments, Shawn is also a two time world record holder for endurance high kicking as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shawn is the author of the highly acclaimed Achieving Kicking Excellence? series and can be reached via his web site at: http://www.chikara-kan.com

Marc can be reached via his web site at: No Nonsense Self-Defense

Martial art schools

Martial arts differ from the unarmed battles in their organized techniques, coherent system and codification of effective teaching methods. Although there are many styles of martial arts, shares most of them the common objective of physical defeat a person or defend themselves.

Each martial arts school has its own objectives; some classes teach students to become effective competitors in tournaments, while other classes are trying to teach students to defend themselves effectively against foreseeable situations. Some schools also teach students to preserve the old traditions in martial arts. Martial arts schools, mainly in China, also educate students about page disciplines like bone setting, qigong, acupuncture, acupressure and other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine.

Most martial arts schools focus on the different areas of combat, such as striking, kicking, buttons and throw and weapons. One common training technique used by all martial arts schools are, however, has a number of routines called forms, which also serve as a dictionary of essential techniques to be memorized for times of need.

The teaching of martial arts in Asia follows teacher-disciple apprenticeship, wherein they a master instructor took a student in a strictly hierarchical system konfucianistisk cultural tradition. In this traditional education system monitors the instructor directly their students ' education sessions, while expected students to memorize and recite the rules and basic training routines of the school. Martial arts exist also in ancient European civilizations, especially in Greece, wherein they boxing, wrestling and pankration was a integral sport form and was even represented in the ancient Olympic Games. However, in recent times focuses on the martial arts schools more competitive and spiritual aspects of these games systems.

Modern martial arts schools not only teach students various self-defense techniques, but also focus on increased self-confidence, self-confidence and concentration of their students.

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Martial arts history

When you search Marital in Arts history, you must find the task must be difficult and challenging.? You find conflicting information throughout the literature makes it impossible in some cases to separate fact from legend and fiction. Although this makes it difficult when trying to do an academic treatment of the historical facts related to martial arts, it should not change the fact that these explanations are an integral and inseparable part of martial art history and are important in the formation of the overall martial arts philosophy.

It is also important to note that there are many political, social, economic, cultural and geographical influences that shaped the various forms of unarmed combat and martial arts. No forms practiced throughout history have a descent from a cross-section of these impacts and influence each had a different impact on its formation.

Martial arts is that we have learned to know them in today's world, in fact, a modem phenomenon has introduced widely to the world in the early part of the twentieth century. Unarmed combat history goes back as far as civilization with the earliest entries show unarmed combat goes back to around 4000 b.c. There were hieroglyphs found in Egyptian pyramids shows the military men from that time by means of fighting techniques similar to we know as boxing.

During the thirteenth century b.c. developed a warrior class in India known as Kshatriya. This class was important, that they was practicing Vajarmushti indigenous pugilistic arts. Translate, seems Vajarmusht to describe a Warrior (Kshatriya) used his fists for weapons. Vajaramushti can be read in Chinese as Hsian ch ' ahsiang P ' u. What makes this early martial art important with Oriental martial arts history is the impact it could have had on Boxing Shaolin school. Bodhidharama (Daruma in Japanese) of tradition played a major role in the development of martial arts practiced at the Shaolin monastery. Bodhidharama was born into the Kshatriya, he would have been trained in Vajaramushti. This would then have been the art that was introduced to the monks of the Shaolin monastery. According to the tradition found Bodhidharama monks be in poor physical condition. As a way to increase their physical condition he has a reputation for credited to have taught them a method called conditioning Shin Pa Lo He Shoo he also with to have a great influence on Chinese fighting art.

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Can martial arts and Self Defense training prepare our children in a school shooting?

Topic hits home for all. At one point, our biggest issue has been identified in school bullying. This is unfortunately no longer the case. In recent years, has been increasing school shootings in frequency and in violence. Imagine that, through your every day routine thinking about your next class, upcoming test or the fun with your friends and then all the sudden you are in the middle of a war zone, your world is turned upside down as you try to put your mind around what is happening around you. In the wake of aftermath discussion is always the same and the conversation always leads to two important questions: can this be prevented and how can we deal with it when it occurs? The first solution is always increased police and security on campus. Unfortunately, when this starts to happen, the issues of civil liberty violations and rising costs Fund of ing Add ed security occur. As time passes, the further away from the cruelty, the urgent need for a solution away. At the end of the day is our children left to fend for themselves while they are waiting for the authorities to react.

The school system can only do so much. They can plan for the evacuation and increase points of communication; install cameras in all public areas, but our youth in need of an immediate action plan for eternity, is the time of the first contact and help arrives. Children are our most valuable resource and a little preparation and a little practice goes far. The answers you need to is that they are proved. in battle. All you need to do is, look, what happened to see what will help them. You do not have to be a hero, you only need strategies that will make you a survivor not a victim.

Before continuing, go my thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those gruesome atrocities. I only hope that the information so that these types of events can be minimized or avoided.

The first place to start is where all good self defense and martial arts training starts: your instincts. If you notice something suspicious or any acting odd Let a familiar. You can only prevent something terrible happens before it ever begins. I nt talk about holding inquisitions, but a small study and ask a few questions can be all it takes to deter some one.

Very next tactic any good martial arts and self defense training program will teach you is to put as much space between you and your threat as possible. Your first instinct should run, if you have the opportunity. If you want to see a person who is armed, leave the scene. If you temporarily trapped or out numbered goes for cover is fine (you will, of course, do this), but you can not give give gunman a chance, so you need to keep moving. Even at close range attacks is almost 10 times more likely to miss you than hit you so make a run it as soon as you can. If your school is planning to deal with an attack, study them and remember several evacuation routes. Some people have suggested staying where you are, this is not good advice, unless you are in room is totally secure and you are isolated from the attacker. Hide in plain sight in unsafe areas or just lying in a compatible position is a big mistake. The vast majority of victims to freeze where they were, hid under tables and desks or just lay down face in a compatible position. Remember that the further away you are from the shooter better off you 're. No matter how fear is the last gross motor skill to leave is the ability to run. Trust your instinct and get as far away as possible. Practice now by telling your children must run at the first sign of problems.

When you can not run, and you can not hide is the only, unfortunately, to fight and keep fighting until you can escape. This is a last resort, but when people around you is done, there is no reasoning. No time for a debate, you must survive and history tells us that when all other options have been exhausted, is your only choice to fight

Martial artists have a number of interesting theories when it comes to armed attackers. As all you will not be able to gen call in a life or death situation. In reality you only need a handful of simple techniques and will to survive (easier said than done). But throw objects like desks, chairs and over powering gunman with sheer numbers will increase your chance exponentially. Now proposes no school administrator ever fighting back, because they are worried of recklessly endangering a child, but this does not mean that you can't train to fight back.

In 1998 at Thurston High School in Springfield Oregon seven students (five of them Scouts) swamped Tilt Kinkel, who had four guns, a knife and over 1000 rounds. The shooter had already injured 25 other students before the injured students Jacob Ryker and several others tackled Kinkel. If you have the presence of mind and you'll get a chance did when they reload just as students by Thurston.

In the case of Virginia Tech be recalled student's watching him reload and continue shooting. By Virginia Tech many students run and other barricaded themselves in class rooms, but it was not enough. Shooter, Cho Sueg-Hui continued on his rampage, until he died 30 and wounded 17 and finally took his own life.

Columbine High School massacre and Platte Canyon High School shooting and the Virginia Tech massacre, is just a few examples of what a frenzied individually is able. We must never forget those who died, but we must look at these situations and put into service place strategies, which will stop these types of attacks from each happening again.

We all have to stop the trend for inaction and denial and plan. The only way to take down these cowards are to prepare through the fundamental practices and mental preparation. It is not about courage; It is a matter of practice and education. With proper training, all you need to think, you just act. When you train in martial arts teach you to perform simple tasks in exceptional situation. You'll discover how to be proactive and seek solutions. Martial arts trains you how to react fear when dealing with your mind.

As a parent, you need to know that there is much to be concerned about, but you can not Let denial fear or keep you from doing everything you need to do to keep your children safe. Take time out and speak with the children and make sure to go over some basic self defense and survival techniques. Also teach them not to be a Bully and respect all around them. Be aware of their peers, and sensitive to things beyond the ordinary. You do not have to suffer all you go to school with, but you must respect them. Having said that, if things are violent regardless of how it really be done it is time to go into survival mode and do whatever is necessary.

Most people believe that martial arts training will give them to defend against any attacks or defeat any attacker. This could not be further from the truth. For these types of survival situations it takes a little common sense, a little preparation and awareness to increase your chances of survival. This type of self defense training take not away from study time or from sports, and education helps you and your children stay safe in and out of school. Don't wait for another tragedy occurs, be ready to survive and protect those around you. Survival is something that is earned through hard work and have the right mindset. The school is a place to learn and have a good time, but when terror strikes you must be ready to fight. Be remembered as a person, who took action and helped other not as yet another victim.

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Deadly martial arts and Marketing Madness

Martial arts industry is highly competitive, and to stay ahead you need an image, which you can market to the public. Incorrect information and outrageous allegations have done a lot of damage to the industry in martial arts, however, and Count Dante is a primary example.

In 1964, there were only 13 martial arts schools in Chicago and two of them were owned by local boy John Keehan. Keehan trained as a boxer; After graduating from high school he joined the Marine Corps reserves and later the army, where he taught the source of infection control and jujitsu techniques. After completing his service he trained with Robert Trias, had who opened the first karate school in the United States. After earning his black belt began marketing martial arts to all Keehan, not only the soldiers and police officers.

In order to attract students Keehan exert on tournaments and trained someone, who wanted to learn practical martial arts meant for the street battles. His students were members of his Black Dragon fighting society and trained in either karate or judo. In 1967, Keehan changed its name to Count Juan Raphael Dante and began promoting itself in comic book ads, declare themselves the "dodeligste man Alive." Keehan told friends that his parents fled Spain during the Spanish civil war and changed the family name; in fact, his family, however, Irish. Keehan had always been a dedicated martial artist, but he soon began to believe he was the comic hero.

Controversy would follow for the rest of his career Keehan martial arts as he made more scandalous allegations. He said he had become a martial arts master to kill other masters in "death games", and allegedly challenged Muhammad Ali to a bout, a challenge the boxer from camp ignored. He had kept a lion as an pets and claimed to be a Barber for Playboy Magazine. Some sources say even he trained rockers, and had ties to organized crime. In Chicago's "dojo wars," was charged with attempted arson Keehan when he tried to blow up a competitor dojo. Attack later he and some of his students Black Cobra Hall dojo, and during the bloody struggle Keehans best friend would be killed. At the time of his death in 1975 from a bleeding ulcer was the infamous Count Dante a burned-out and broken man.

Keehans story is a tragic not only because he died so young, but because he had the potential to be a good martial artist. The problem was he began to believe in its own hype and what began as one of the top marketing campaign turned into a destructive lifestyle. He was among the first to teach martial arts combat and practical self defense techniques in the United States outside of the armed forces, but he did things overly complicated. He claimed he was creating many moved when he only renamed traditional moves. A martial arts instructor doesn't have to be calm and reassure all the time, and there is nothing wrong with making money, but an instructor should never sacrifice the integrity or distortion of martial arts. At the end of the damaged Count Dante reputation lethal martial arts training [http://www.TopSecretTraining.com] and transformed the title of the martial arts instructor for a joke, just because he wanted to feed his ego.

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Martial arts for Self Defense

Martial arts is without doubt one of the longest form of self defense techniques that ever existed since the beginning of human civilization. Each part of the region of the world have their own version of the martial arts. And if you observe the history of the world closely, Kung Fu, Chinese form of martial arts is perhaps one of the most well known and practiced type of self defense Arts from generation to generation.

And thanks to exposures made by martial arts artists turned movie stars like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Bruce Lee and a few other, Chinese martial arts, Kung fu, more specifically, has spread beyond its ethnic roots and wins the attention from all over the world. Most people, when asked what their idea of self defense is kung fu or karate-do. Let me spill the truth for you. What you learn in school will not be able to save your life, if you are involved in a situation in real life.

And to be honest, I began to have an interest in martial arts when I was exposed to Hong Kong dramas, so If you ask me, what I know about martial arts, I would say, I know them thru the TELEVISION and cinema. While it's fun to see how Jackie Chan makes his action complex in his movie, stunt attack just under half of what they know is already enough to save your life or do a counter in a real-life fight situation.

There are a lot of martial arts learning, and there is no right or wrong when it comes to which of them, that you decided to learn. There is actually a lot of martial arts guruer like to Bruce Lee, who learned so many types of martial arts and come out with their own styles. If you are familiar with using weaponries, you should at least Try kendo and fencing. And if you are like me, and interested to learn close combat skills, try the Korean martial arts, Taekwando or Japanese Judo.

But, always remember to use your martial arts skill for self defense purposes. It is always better to be ready to counter any hazards which might happen. Who knows you might be able to use your martial arts skill to save your life from a threatening situation with life. We must do whatever it takes to save us. Sometimes can even have a basic self defense skill save your life. Real-time control means even a split second difference a lot.

Chester Bleu is a street fighter and he aims to share martial arts his skills for self defense purposes.