Author:
SF Tactics Team
Oct
28
With crime on the rise self defense is something that is on the minds of many people so they can protect themselves and their loved ones from attack on the streets or even within their own home. Of course to learn self defense many turn to the local martial arts studio thinking this will be an effective fighting style to take on that bad guy. But depending on the style being taught it may only be slightly useful if even effective at all against a real life street fighting type of scenario.
Not all martial arts moves and styles are actually effective forms of fighting when trying to keep an attacker from harming you though. Most martial arts are for sport fighting meaning there is a set of rules that both combatants will follow during the engagement. Since these rules are in place it allows fighters to attempt moves that in a street fight scenario could get them into more trouble.
Many classes designed to teach hand to hand combat for self defense take the best martial arts techniques and combines them with other forms of fighting to create a style that does not follow rules and is not designed to be a form of sport fighting. These form a fighting style that will not have the safety of the attacker in mind and will include self defense techniques that will not only turn the tables on them but potentially place them in the hospital while you walk away unscathed.
While it may seem like something out of a Hollywood movie but with the right combination of martial arts, hand to hand combat, and practice anyone can fight off a much larger attacker and come out the winner in a fight for your life.
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Author:
SF Tactics Team
Sep
12
It is really easy to get caught learning as many self defense techniques as possible in order to feel safer in your everyday environment. Unfortunately, this tactic rarely proves to be a good one. There is a reason that most hand to hand combat training methods focus on only few specific techniques that can be modified to be used in a wide variety of situations. There is also a reason that some courses are considered to be much more effective than others. It is important to broaden your view and instead of focusing on the minutia of every technique, spend a little more time looking at the big picture. Here are 3 things to keep in mind when learning self defense techniques.
The first thing that you need to keep in mind is that it is physically impossible to prepare for every potential situation that could arise. You never know who could attack you, where you could be attacked, or when you will be attacked. You don’t know how many attackers there will be or if they will have any weapons. You don’t know if you will have friends or family with you and whether or not they will be able to take care of themselves. As you can see, there are simply too many variables to allow you to effectively prepare for every scenario. That is why the most successful courses teach you techniques that can be applied to a variety of different situations. Instead of focusing on how you will use a particular technique, it is better to focus on general situations in which a technique could be used.
The second thing you need to consider is whether or not you really need to learn hundreds of different self defense techniques. Every successful self defense coach will tell you that it is much better to have 5 techniques that you can do extremely effectively than have 100 techniques that you can sort of do. This is because most techniques can be applied to a variety of situations with a little modification. Additionally, if you sort of know 100 different moves, then you will likely hesitate when you are attacked, because your body and mind is unsure of what move that particular situation calls for. On the other hand if you have a handful of moves that are all for different types of situations, you will immediately know that you have one or two moves to choose from, which means that you can take action faster.
The third thing to keep in mind is your endgame. One of the biggest problems that some hand to hand combat training programs have is that they do not really have an endgame in mind. When learning self defense techniques, you shouldn’t be learning 10 different moves that you can use in a row, but rather 2 or 3 moves that will allow you to get your endgame strategy. This could mean creating an opportunity to escape, disarming your attacker, stunning your attacker, or incapacitating your attacker. It doesn’t really matter what your endgame is. The important thing is to focus on learning self defense techniques that get you to your endgame as quickly and as safely as possible.
These 3 issues are very important to keep in mind when learning self defense techniques or going through hand to hand combat training. The problem is that these issues are very big-picture in nature and many people get too caught up in the details. It is always a good idea to consistently take a step back and ask yourself if what you are learning fits into your big picture plans.
Author:
SF Tactics Team
Aug
23
One of the best ways out there to learn self defense techniques is to use a home video made by a qualified instructor in your spare time. While attending classes is an excellent way to learn these skills many of us just do not have the time or attend since you have to go when it is scheduled and that is not necessarily the best for you.
With a DVD you can learn self defense when it is good for you. And as a bonus you can learn these skills with your family all without paying an extra cost like you would if others attended the class with you. By learning together it gives other people to practice the moves with so you can feel what it is in real life by sparring.
A fun thing to do is to gather your friends and family together to learn from a martial arts DVD right in your own home. This party of sorts is a perfect way to learn the skills and techniques needed to fight off an attacker while spending time with those you care about.
As an added benefit of working on these techniques together you can rest assured that everyone you know can defend themselves should they ever become targeted by a criminal looking to make them their next victim. Get the skills you need to take care of yourself, get in better shape with exercise, and spend time with those you care about all at once. No other DVD can do all of that for one family like a instructional self defense video can.
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