Articles, tagged with "self defence", page 6

A brief guide to goju ryu

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: ktmcna

How to defend against a gun!

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 Zwiers

Why learn Tae kwon do self defence ?

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: ktmcna

Achieve Your Goals Through Knowledge, Belief and Passion

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 Watson

Stun Gun Flashlights Offer All in One Protection

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 with ... Read >
Author: Barry Jenkins

Aggression and Anger – Is My Child Normal?

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 Wolski

Tai Chi Chuan - General Background

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: Thanaseelan

Shinto Ryu - General Background

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". It is by understandin... Read >
Author: Thanaseelan

Ju-Jitsu - General Background

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: Thanaseelan

Divers beware of little creature

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 Walsh

Combat Obesity in Children with Martial Arts

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 Belliyappa

African Safaris boast spectacular wildlife

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 Gibb

Surviving a knife attack!!!!

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 Zwiers

LEARNING KRAV MAGA

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 élite special forces in... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper

The biggest secret of street fighting success revealed!

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 Zwiers

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