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29th September 2009
Russian martial arts flexibility and strength training techniques such as kettlebells have been available to Western Special Forces for many years from Russian masters of martial arts. Russian territory reaches from the west through middle Asia to China,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
One Blow and …
Well, perhaps!
If you push both your thumbs into his eyes, or hit him on the back of the head with a brick. Both blows will cause the greatest inconvenience, perhaps even death.
There are certain ‘points’ in the body where ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Don’t ask me how: I don’t know!
Perhaps some Expert can tell me? Perhaps YOU can?
My hobby – obsession actually – is the Martial Arts. In which I hold a 4th Dan Black Belt.
Though these days (after forty years) I’m really into Personal ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Jungle Scene 1
Tiger lay there, feeling somewhat hungry. As tigers tend to. Switching his tail.
Suddenly in the glade ahead appeared a fat juicy Antelope.
“Ah” said Tiger, “Dinner Time!”
He crawled on his belly, inching closer and clos... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Article Body:
When you are in Africa, you will obviously want to see animals. The best way to do this is to book yourself a place on a safari. Guided safaris leave regularly from all the biggest tourist destinations, and you can even arrange your own if ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Assertiveness is a life skill; useful both inside and outside work. However, the reactions and behaviors we employ now are the result of years of fine tuning. Being assertive doesn’t happen overnight, but the more practice you get, the more skilled you ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd June 2009
How strong is your Immune system?
Your immune system is you body’s self defence and every day it has to combat illness and stress. Around 60% of your immune system is based in the gut and many factors can upset your natural gut balance. Maintaining a... Read >
Author: Sadhana22nd June 2009
Japan's parliament has passed a law allowing its navy wider powers to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia. The new law allows Japanese warships to protect all commercial vessels in the area and to fire at pirate vessels, but not at pirates themselves. J... Read >
Author: lucygilbert13th June 2009
The art of Judo origins can be traced back 100 years to Japan from the art of Japanese Jujutsu by world renowned Jigaro Kano. With these origins in the modern world almost everyone has heard of Judo which is mostly made up of grappling and is known worldw... Read >
Author: Spot Biddle29th May 2009
Have you ever had the uneasy experience of walking in the street or to your car late at night, all the time worrying that someone was watching – or following – you? In moments like that, wouldn’t it be comforting to know that you had a self defence ... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta12th May 2009
In spite of its fearsome reputation, the taser has become one of the most popular and top selling self-defense products today. There is no question regarding its efficacy -- it is capable of stopping an attacker in his tracks and getting him incapacitate... Read >
Author: philw27th April 2009
I get so mad when I see people in organisations wasting their energy on 'looking' confident when in fact their eyes are dead, their actions wooden and their voice lacking vivre! Confident? My begonia they are!
Somewhere sometime we learned to cover u... Read >
Author: Sharon Eden22nd April 2009
The mmatalk Forum is a forum which discusses the virtues of the MMA or mixed martial arts. This form of martial arts is essentially a style of martial arts which incorporates a variety of styles into, what is considered by many, as the ultimate martial ar... Read >
Author: admindgs07th April 2009
Si-Fu Julian Hitch, Wing Tsun Kung Fu Master, oversees the schools, teaching the instructors and senior students. He teaches a large number of high level martial artists of all styles, including National Champions.
Wing Tsun is unique in that it was desi... Read >
Author: J Hitch09th March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Willie Horton
For the last thirteen years, in each two-day workshop, I've asked my clients if they love themselves, if they think they're perfect. No-one answers "Yes". It's damn difficult to motivate yourself if there are thing... Read >
Author: Willie Horton05th March 2009
Duty gear refers to the equipment used by police officers for defence. It is essential for the police to have the right type of equipment while they are on duty as the police rely on this duty gear for their safety and security. A large number of products... Read >
Author: Chris Dallmann19th December 2008
Using an insurance broker can be very helpful if you are looking for insurance for your van whether it’s a private or commercial van. Searching online has become a very popular way for us to find van insurance at competitive prices.
Van Insurance bro... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings06th October 2008
Using a broker can be very helpful if you're looking for a new van insurance policy for your business or private van insurance needs. The online ways is getting vey popular these day for van insurance brokers.
Brokers have developed comparison software... Read >
Author: Robert30th September 2008
It seems we live in an increasingly dangerous world, a world that is serviced by a police force that is ever more ineffective and a legal system that seems to favour the criminal more and more. If you reside within a major urban area, chances are there ar... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler30th September 2008
Modern urban living is not without its dangers, many inner city areas are suffering from ever increasing levels of violent crime, police are stretched to the limit trying to keep the streets safe and the law seems to favour the criminal over the victim in... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler14th May 2008
With all the kickboxing trainersin the city, you need to decide what you want from a class what your priorities are before deciding on a company or martial arts academy.Before you enrol in any kickboxing classes, it's very important that you read about th... Read >
Author: waynehelmore114th May 2008
It's important to choose smartly. Before you enrol in any kickboxing classes, it's very important that you read about the school itself, and ask for information about the specific qualifications of your potential instructor. Not only is this important for... Read >
Author: waynehelmore106th February 2008
Self defence and combat skills
Krav Maga offers the practitioner the ability to cope both with situations where an attack comes with little or no warning and also with situations where the attacker(s) intent is obvious from the outset. As a system if f... Read >
Author: kior19th October 2007
Pepper spray is a very simple self defence tool that provides inconspicuous protection without violence. Once sprayed, pepper spray will irritate the eyes and cause them to tear, which creates temporary discomfort and distorted vision. Who is Pepper Spra... Read >
Author: Barry Jenkins12th October 2007
Russian martial art training and kettlebell training involves elements of strength, flexibility and relaxation. Many would argue that speed and technique should also be included, but given that you have trained in all three of these disciplines, then spe... Read >
Author: Tom Healy04th October 2007
Russian martial arts flexibility and strength training techniques such as kettlebells have been available to Western Special Forces for many years from Russian masters of martial arts. Russian territory reaches from the west through middle Asia to China,... Read >
Author: Tom Healy12th September 2007
Brazilian jujitsu is the name of a full-contact martial art focusing on grappling or ground fighting, instead of punches and kicks. This style of martial arts teaches you the skill to fight an assailant that is larger and stronger. The lock techniques a... Read >
Author: ktmcna22nd August 2007
The exact date muay Thai kick boxing was started is hard to narrow down, but it does date back all the way to medieval times. King Nareasen made it famous in 1560 AD when he was given a chance to fight for his freedom. King Nareasan was victorious, free... Read >
Author: ktmcna06th August 2007
Goju ryu was developed by Chojun Miyagi, who was born in 1988.He took the name from a chinese text called "bubishi" which explains the eight precepts which make up the training in this style of martial art.
The precepts teach the student that all of ou... Read >
Author: ktmcna24th July 2007
The most life threatening threat of all is a firearm threat. A lot of people teach you that you have no chance of surviving against a firearm, which is totally incorrect information. If you are about to die you will do whatever it takes to try and defend ... Read >
Author: Glenn Zwiers24th July 2007
What are the benefits of learning tae kwon do self defence?
Koreans developed the martial art of tae kwon do nearly 2000 years ago, to aid in defence of their land and property.
Tae kwon do self defence is now one of the world's most popular mart... Read >
Author: ktmcna18th June 2007
This article takes a look at how one badly injured man survived a day and night in a wild life park where he was surrounded by lions, elephants and hyenas. I, for one,learned a lot from his experience. I hope you will too.
In 2004, Greg Rasmussen, a Br... Read >
Author: John Watson11th May 2007
Every citizen deserves the right and should have a method of self-protection for themselves and their family. However, for every person’s method, there are varying needs as no two people’s needs are the same. As a result, the market has been flooded w... Read >
Author: Barry Jenkins02nd May 2007
Aggression and anger are quite normal during the process of growing up. Often, this is seen as a way of getting their own way because they have seen this behaviour modelled during their formative years with the result being that others give in to this beh... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski30th April 2007
Philosophy:
The initial aim of Tai chi chuan is to teach the practitioners to relax. Relax does not mean to flop loosely around, but rather to use the body as efficiently as possible, with no muscular tension. The foremost requirement is good posture ... Read >
Author: Thanaseelan30th April 2007
Shinto ryu is one of the disciplines practised under the umbrella organisation of the European Martial Arts Academy. Its name means ”nature’s way” or “spirit of nature” – shinto meaning “nature” or “shrine” and ryu meaning “the way... Read >
Author: Thanaseelan30th April 2007
History:
The art of Ju-jitsu is interpreted as being the "science of softness". Translated literally, ju means gentle or soft and jitsu means art. While referred to as "a gentle art", some of the techniques are nevertheless extremely dynamic in their d... Read >
Author: Thanaseelan19th February 2007
Some little fish are more dangerous to divers and swimmers than sharks
Some tiny, harmless looking creatures at the sea are more hazardous than big, ugly looking ones.
One type of these beautiful but poisonous fish are called the Lion-fish. Being o... Read >
Author: JIm Walsh13th November 2006
Childhood obesity is a worrying trend that needs to be addressed as urgently as possible. Overweight children not only suffer from all kinds of health problems, they are invariably the targets of bullying in school and generally occupy the lowest rung of ... Read >
Author: Naresh Belliyappa25th July 2006
When you are in Africa, you will obviously want to see animals. The best way to do this is to book yourself a place on a safari. Guided safaris leave regularly from all the biggest tourist destinations, and you can even arrange your own if you know what y... Read >
Author: John Gibb24th February 2006
A knife is far deadlier than a gun. It does not run out of ammunition, can kill silently and be concealed just about anywhere. It is obtainable in any country and can be manufactured out of glass or metal in seconds.
Knife defence should be apart of y... Read >
Author: Glenn Zwiers01st February 2006
You might be forgiven for not being familiar with the term, Krav Maga, I know I wasn't. However, I did ask my enigmatic friend whose name I cannot disclose, nor whose profession can I reveal, saving that he was a member of the most lite special forces in... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper24th December 2005
Most people start doing self defence because they don't want to get hit in the head but isn't it interesting that most people after years of martial arts training still struggle to deal with a variety of random strikes being thrown at their head. Sound fa... Read >
Author: Glenn Zwiers04th August 2005
Is Aikido a Martial Art?
Sensei Henry Ellis a direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957.
PART 1
At first sight of the above title I am sure that a lot of Aikidoist's will be angry, they will assume that this is yet another attack on ... Read >
Author: Henry Ellis
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