Saturday, April 30, 2011

Important Points To Know Regarding Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

By Manuela Bradshaw


Self defense is one of the biggest motivations for most individuals taking up martial arts. In the backdrop of rising incidents of violence, it is worthwhile to know a few techniques of protecting yourself. Brazilian jiu jitsu is one such technique whose knowledge is immensely handy at times. Brooklyn residents interested in learning it can refer to the handy information about Brooklyn Brazilian jiu jitsu here.

Those who know even its basics can tackle any opponent regardless of how big and heavy he or she is. This is made possible by the strikes, blocks, sweeps and throws of jiu jitsu. One exceptional feature of this art is that opponents' strength and weight are used against them, catching them off-guard.

Individuals interested in learning most martial arts are needed to wear requisite attire. Jiu Jitsu uniform is known by the name Gi. As and when the class begins, individuals have to purchase it and enter classroom wearing it. It is always helpful to wear mouth guards, knee caps and other such protective gear while learning.

Ensuring good physical as well as mental health is another important reason behind going for this form of martial arts. Strenuous physical effort is a prominent feature of its learning process. Individuals learning it can expect availing health advantages akin to aerobic workouts.

Getting mentally conditioned for possible pain is of utmost importance as well. This is because one would always be thrown around or grappled with during the process. But the pain experienced at that time happens to give physical as well as mental strength to the individual.

Like any other learning process, learning this form of martial arts has its own set of rules. One has to wear proper uniform and any other protective gear that an instructor may ask. Being disciplined in your approach is very essential, not only while learning, but elsewhere as well.

Improvement in belt count is another common reason for which individuals may be seen learning jiu jitsu. Depending on their current knowledge of martial arts, they may start from bottom or from where they left. Getting advice from an experienced coach or instructor may be helpful in this regard.

Brooklyn Brazilian jiu jitsu coaches or instructors can be contacted for learning this martial arts form. Having knowledge about their relative experience in the field is necessary before making a commitment. Internet or colleagues and friends who have taken up such training earlier can be great source for useful information.

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Reasons Behind Going For Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

By Manuela Bradshaw


Self defense is one of the biggest motivations for most individuals taking up martial arts. In the backdrop of rising incidents of violence, it is worthwhile to know a few techniques of protecting yourself. Brazilian jiu jitsu is one such technique whose knowledge is immensely handy at times. Brooklyn residents interested in learning it can refer to the handy information about Brooklyn Brazilian jiu jitsu here.

It must be understood that size of opponents may not matter if you have got the right moves. The set of sweeps, strikes, throws, and blocks of jiu jitsu can give them little chance in a fight. Their own power can be turned against them and they can be overpowered as well.

Before beginning, interested individuals should get themselves conditioned properly. An important step before training actually begins is to collect the necessary gear. It depends on the coach whether he or she will ask students for wearing proper attire or not. In any case, one must wear necessary protective gear to prevent injury.

Apart from self defense, individuals learning it can expect significant health benefits as well. Such health benefits include flexibility, increase in physical strength, speed and endurance. Some time invested in it regularly can go a long way in compensating for sedentary lifestyle.

Getting mentally conditioned for possible pain is of utmost importance as well. This is because one would always be thrown around or grappled with during the process. But the pain experienced at that time happens to give physical as well as mental strength to the individual.

Interested individuals are expected to follow rules laid by the instructor or coach. These rules ought to be respected and followed with dedication by interested individuals in order to be successful. Quite remarkably, being self-disciplined helps every individual with all spheres of life.

Many individuals take up learning jiu jitsu for improving on or start building up their belt tally. If they do not have knowledge of basic skills like Tae Kwan Do, they ought to start from bottom. It is always advantageous to have some knowledge of skills like Judo or Aikido.

Learning Brooklyn Brazilian jiu jitsu is great for resolving a range of purposes. Armed with its knowledge, individuals can feel confident to take on one or a group of attackers. They can even become more confident, become disciplined and have a tremendous amount of self control.

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Friday, April 29, 2011

Pegging Your Stance Is One Of The Secrets of Classical Karate Forms

By Al Case


In these days of knock 'em silly MMA fighting, many people miss out on the secret of Classical Karate Forms. And, not to discriminate, on the secrets of Gung Fu patterns, and Kenpo and other arts. To be sure, I find nothing wrong with good and effective self defense, as offered by a regimen in MMA training methods, but I think Martial knowledge is of more value in the end.

Let's consider the notion of how to peg the stance. You won't find much information discussed concerning this practice, but it leads to a coordinated body, harder strikes, and a rather interesting and useful waveform of energy through the body. There are several places in the classical Kata which illustrate this technique.

Rudimentary Pegging of the Stance occurs in Pinan Three, also called Heian Three in the Japanese. This is nothing more than the first move, where one places his feet together, leans forward, and blocks. There is a balance here, and an introduction to running energy down the legs and into the ground.

The discipline of this concept evolves slowly in classical Karate, and in other arts. In Pinan Five (Heian Five), one leaps through the air and lands in a cross legged stance (Kosa Dachi). In this move one is deliberately shooting weight into the ground, and, therefore, getting a return of energy from the earth.

This movement occurs again, but with a quick forward step into a cross legged stance, in Bot sai (Passai). This simple step is forward motion brought to a sudden halt by sending energy through the stance and into the ground. The forward motion, when stopped in this manner, actually sends a wave of energy (chi or ki) up the body and into the blocking arms.

The last example of the principle of pegging is found in the kata Um Be (Empi). This time the concept consists of stepping forward, in a longer step and from a twisted stance, and sinking the weight into the ground. In this Kata the movement is perfect for kumite, and therefore for street fighting.

There are other examples of this pegging concept throughout the martial disciplines, but the ones I have given here provide a distinct and useful sequence for learning. And, the truth of the matter is that one should learn to sink the weight in all kinds of stances. This is quite important if one wishes to master the True Martial Art.

To conclude, let me again say that I have no bone to pick with the MMA fighting methods. However, most people are into the art for more than just being able to beat somebody to a pulp. Indeed, discovering and manipulating the intrinsic energies of the body, and learning other such secrets through classical Karate Kata, gives a peace of mind that is experienced through no other martial way in the world.




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Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Leopard of Kung Fu Resurrected...The Secrets of Passai Kata

By Al Case


Four centuries ago Kung Fu practitioners drilled the quick, pouncing movements of a Leopard. A century ago Okinawan Karate Masters altered these movements to protect their ruler. Today, students know they have arrived at the heart of True Karate when they dig into the secrets of Passai Kata.

The leopard is one of the five original Animals of the Shaolin Temple. This feline beast is able to move quickly and with much power. The first moves of the form Passai show this ability.

That the form is at least four centuries old is indisputable, as silk drawings of the movements have been carbon tested. In addition to this scientific proof, there are Chinese spellings of the name that are quite similar to the Okinawan. In Mandarin the form is spelled Baoshi, Fuzhou spelling is Bas-sai, and there is even an art, Ba Ji Ch'uan, that is spelled the same.

This puts forth the concept that the founder of Passai, Ankoh Itosu, was inspired by the Chinese arts when he created the Okinawan version. Actually, records indicate an evolution of form from Sokon Matsumura to Koken Oyadomari to Ankoh Itosu. One cannot be sure, of course, but such a lineage could very well happen.

Once in Okinawa, the form became part of the training regimen of the king's bodyguards. This brings forth the fascinating possibility that the form was tailored to the actual floor plan of the royal castle. Coming as it does after a student has mastered the Pinan Kata, this is a distinct possibility.

The name of the form is translated as 'to break a fortress.' However, this name was created by Funakoshi, and some scholars hold that it is not accurate. The original translation of the name means 'to extract from a castle,' or 'to remove an obstruction.'

Thus, in the event of hostilities, the bodyguards were not trained to 'storm a fortress,' but rather to remove the king from the castle. While the younger students created chaos and confusion in the main hall, the advanced students were expected to hustle the king to a rear hallway, and then to...'extract him from the castle.' This is certainly an intriguing possibility.

At any rate, whether one chooses to enjoy this theory, or to adhere one of another devise, the points of similarity are certainly intriguing. This writer believes they are more than mere coincidence. One thing is certain, however, and that is that a student who Masters the Pinans will certainly be overjoyed to experience the quick yet powerful movements inherent in the Passai Kata, and may be said to be duplicating the movements of the Kung Fu Leopard of Shaolin fame.




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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Pegging Your Stance Is A Secret of the Classical Karate Kata

By Al Case


In these days of punch a bunch MMA fighting, many people lose out on the secret of Classical Karate Forms. And, not to be discriminatory, on the secrets of Gung Fu patterns, and taekwondo and...so on. Mind you, I find nothing wrong with effective self defense, as offered by a regimen in MMA training, but I think Martial knowledge is of more value in the long run.

Let's consider the principle of how to peg the stance. You won't find much information on this practice, but it gives one a coordinated body, a harder punch (or block or whatever), and a rather interesting and useful waveform of energy through the body. There are several places in the traditional Kata which teach this trick.

Basic Pegging of the Stance is one of the hallmarks in Pinan Three, which is also called Heian Three. This is found in the first move, where one places his feet together, leans forward at the waist, and executes simultaneous low and middle blocks. There is a balance to be found in this movement, and an introduction to running chi energy down the legs and into the earth.

The discipline of this concept evolves slowly through the kata of classical Karate, and in other arts. In the form called Pinan Five (Heian Five), one jumps and lands in a cross legged stance (Kosa Dachi). In this move one is deliberately dropping weight deep into the ground, and getting a sizable return of energy from the earth.

This movement occurs again, but with a quick step instead of a jump, in Bot sai (Passai). This simple step is forward motion brought to a sudden halt by sending roots down the leg and into the ground. The forward motion, when stopped in such abrupt manner, actually sends a wave of energy (chi or ki) up the body and into the braced block.

The last example of this technique of pegging is found in um be (Empi...the flying swallow). This movement consists of stepping forward and sinking the weight through the cross legged stance. In this form the movement is extremely combat useful.

There are other examples of this pegging concept throughout the martial disciplines, but the ones I have given here provide a distinct and useful sequence for learning. And, the truth of the matter is that one should learn to sink the weight in all kinds of stances. This is quite important if one wishes to master the True Martial Art.

To conclude, let me again say that I have no bone to pick with the MMA fighting methods. However, most people are into the art for more than just being able to beat somebody to a pulp. Indeed, discovering and manipulating the intrinsic energies of the body, and learning other such secrets through classical Karate Kata, gives a peace of mind that is experienced through no other martial way in the world.




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The Leopard of Kung Fu Brought to Life...The Secrets of Passai Kata

By Al Case


Four hundred years ago Kung Fu teachers crafted their moves into the quick, pouncing movements of a Leopard. A hundred years ago Okinawan Karate Masters took these moves and changed them to protect their king. Today, students know they have reached the heart of Karate when they delve into the secrets of Passai Kata.

The leopard is one of the five original Animals of Shaolin. This feline beast is able to move back and forth with much power. The first moves of the form Passai show this characteristic.

That the form is at least four centuries old is well established, as silk drawings of the moves of the form have been carbon tested. In addition to this scientific evidence, there are Chinese spellings of the form that are quite similar to the Okinawan. In the Mandarin language the form is spelled Baoshi, the Fuzhou translation is Bas-sai, and there is even an art, Ba Ji Ch'uan, that is spelled the same.

This puts forth the concept that the founder of Passai, Ankoh Itosu, was inspired by the Chinese arts when he created the Okinawan version. Actually, records indicate an evolution of form from Sokon Matsumura to Koken Oyadomari to Ankoh Itosu. One cannot be sure, of course, but such a lineage could very well happen.

Once Passai arrived in Okinawa, the form was used to train bodyguards to the King. This brings forth the fascinating supposition that the form was tailored to the actual architecture and floor plan of the palace. Coming as it does after mastery of the Pinan Kata, this could very well be.

The name of the form means 'to break a fortress.' However, this name was created by Funakoshi, and is thought not to be an accurate translation. The original translation of the name is 'to extract from a castle.

Thus, the bodyguards were not taught to 'storm a fortress,' but rather to remove the king from the Shuri Palace. While the younger students fought a delaying action in the throne room, the advanced students were supposed to hustle the king to a rear hallway, and then to...'extract him from the castle.' This is certainly a strategy with much merit.

At any rate, whether one chooses to enjoy this theory, or to adhere one of another devise, the points of similarity are certainly intriguing. This writer believes they are more than mere coincidence. One thing is certain, however, and that is that a student who Masters the Pinans will certainly be overjoyed to experience the quick yet powerful movements inherent in the Passai Kata, and may be said to be duplicating the movements of the Kung Fu Leopard of Shaolin fame.




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Stop Attacks And Carry Wildfire Hot Self Defense Spray

By Gryan C Gruckner


I am the lead vocalist of an all-girl band. Ever since I was in high school, I have been passionate about making my own music so I thought to form my own amateur band in college.

With our goal of making it in the recording industry, we personally booked our own shows. The truth is that the settings we found ourselves in were not really pleasant. We were usually troubled by drunken men.

We then decided that each one of us should bring at least a hot pepper spray for defense. On our way after one gig we attended, a group of men gathered around us, asking to come with them. We were so frightened. Thankfully, a woman who was also a lead singer sprayed her Wildfire Police Pepper Spray onto them.

The boys left but she warned us that we would be meeting a lot of those. We thanked her before she left and asked what kind of hot pepper spray she used.

Having a pistol grip stream top and an effective range up to 25 feet, the 1 lb. Police Pepper Spray that she showed me she used. She highly recommended that we use a Wildfire Police Pepper Spray because all of its products are law enforcement grade police pepper sprays.

The effectiveness of these Wildfire products has been tested and proven by police officers. So right after the incident, we decided to buy our own self-defense tools of this brand.

I chose the Large 1.5 oz. Keychain Spray for myself. This hot pepper spray contains 3 million scoville heat units and it is very handy since I had to carry instruments and other stuff around when we played.

Our drummer got the Police Pepper Spray 9 oz. Pistol Grip because its range can reach up to 20 feet. Our two guitarists got the 9 oz. Firemaster Crowd Control and the other variant of hot pepper spray. In a man's world, we should always be prepared.




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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

One Pepper Spray Kit That Protects Us Thoroughly Is The Pepper Shot Pepper Spray Defense Pack

By Gryan D Gruckner


We felt that the new house where we transferred was not as safe as the one that we had previously. My husband lost his job and we had to give that house up. To ensure our safety, I purchased a pepper spray kit called the Pepper Shot Pepper Spray Defense Pack.

This pepper spray kit was perfect for us. It was a smart buy since we got three sprays for the amount of a single package.

My son got the 1/2 oz keychain pepper spray with quick key release. He needs this as the boys in the neighborhood are hassling him. He works in delivery and can carry this around as he would his keys. This defense spray can be employed by pushing the center of the quick key release section and then pulling the spray apart.

In our home, we have the 2 oz pepper spray stream pattern included in the pepper spray kit to give us thorough protection. We used the wall mount to place it near the door to be used in times of emergency.

Also from this pepper spray kit is the 1/2 oz visor unit that is mounted in our family car. This is useful in ensuring that we are safe while we are in transit. We placed this on the car by sliding it over the car's visor.

The Pepper Shot Pepper Spray Defense Pack consists of defense sprays that are rated with 2 million scoville heat units, and they are all top grade pepper sprays that have a 10% concentration of OC.

We can use the sprays to make an assailant's mucous membranes swell, induce his temporary loss of sight and cause difficulty in his breathing, thwarting any attack on us.

My anxieties about our protection have subsided since we started using these pepper sprays to be safeguarded. I figured that we can live undisturbed if we also do not disturb other people.




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Secure Your Kids With A Personal Security Alarm

By Gryan B Gruckner


I just recently lost my husband, who left me four children to raise. This has made me doubly concerned for my family's safety. In fact, I bought personal security alarms to protect my loved ones from danger.

I spotted different personal security alarms with excellent travel and home applications through the internet.

For one, the Mini Travel Alarm with PIR Sensor I purchased for myself sounds a 100 dB alarm in 15 seconds. It suits me best when I travel. Designed with a LED flashlight, it has a motion detector that is effective for up to 9 feet.

Kate and Jenna, my daughters, can clip the Mini Personal Alarm onto their belts to safeguard them on their way home from ballet lessons each week. It can also be placed inside their pockets. It sounds a 101 dB alarm when activated with just a click of the button on the unit.

I ordered the PAL - 130L Keychain Alarm for my boys, John and Ken, built with a 130 dB alarm equipped with a flashing light. You just pull the pin secured to the keychain or click the button on top of the device to activate it.

The 2 in 1 Doorknob Safety Alarm was another one I got for our back door and placed on the doorknob. It has a loud alarm of 120 db that sounds when touched by anyone.

Thanks to these personal security alarms, I can sleep well at night. I purchased the PAL - 1 130 dB Safety Alarm to put on our front window. It has an alarm equivalent to eight 100 dB alarms all in one place, which will sound when the strap on its alarm pin is pulled.

I finally felt secure when I ordered the best personal security alarms online.




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Safeguard Your Home And Family By Using Personal Alarms

By Gryan B Gruckner


Being a single mother and having to raise four children has not been easy for me. Ever since my husband died, the safety of my family has been my priority. That is why I decided to provide my home with personal security alarms that will keep us safe all the time.

There are numerous personal security alarms I found at web sites and bought the best ones for house and travel safety.

For my own use, I purchased the Mini Travel Alarm with PIR Sensor, which is perfect for my travels. It has a 15 second alert that sounds at 100 dB. It comes with a motion sensor that I can activate myself, which detects motion up to 9 feet. This very handy device is built with a LED flashlight.

I obtained the Mini Personal Alarm with clip for my girls, Kate and Jenna. Each can easily put one inside her pocket or clip it onto her belt before going home from ballet lessons every weekend. It has an alarm of 101 dB that can be activated in just one click of a button.

For my boys, John and Ken, I bought the PAL - 130L Keychain Alarm. It has a 130 dB alarm with a bright flashing light that can be quickly activated when the pin attached to the keychain is pulled or when the button is clicked on top of the unit.

I ordered one for our back door at home. The 2 in 1 Doorknob Safety Alarm hanging on the doorknob will sound a 120 dB alarm once touched by a burglar.

These personal security alarms gave me peace of mind. For the front window at home, the PAL - 1 130 dB Safety Alarm is as loud as eight 100 dB alarms. It is activated when the strap attached to the alarm pin is pulled.

I am so happy to have bought these personal security alarms from a web site. They make me and my family safe every day.




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Monday, April 25, 2011

Stop Attackers By Using Wildfire Hot Self Defense Spray

By Gryan C Gruckner


Making music has always been my passion ever since high school. When I entered college, I decided to form an all-girl band and take on the role of lead vocalist.

We had to book our gigs personally in our pursuit to make a name in the music industry. The environments we usually found ourselves in were not very comfortable. We were always harassed by drunken men.

We then decided that each one of us should bring at least a hot pepper spray for defense. On our way after one gig we attended, a group of men gathered around us, asking to come with them. We were so frightened. Thankfully, a woman who was also a lead singer sprayed her Wildfire Police Pepper Spray onto them.

Thankfully, the guys left but she cautioned us that we would surely have similar future encounters if we were to continue our career. Before parting ways, I asked if she had used a hot pepper spray on them.

Having a pistol grip stream top and an effective range up to 25 feet, the 1 lb. Police Pepper Spray that she showed me she used. She highly recommended that we use a Wildfire Police Pepper Spray because all of its products are law enforcement grade police pepper sprays.

Police officers have been using their Wildfire products and have claimed it to be effective. Came next morning, we went off to buy our own.

I chose the Large 1.5 oz. Keychain Spray for myself. This hot pepper spray contains 3 million scoville heat units and it is very handy since I had to carry instruments and other stuff around when we played.

Our drummer decided to get the Pepper Spray 9 oz. Pistol Grip because of it has an effective range of up to 20 ft. Meanwhile, our two guitarists chose the 9 oz. Firemaster Crowd Control along with the other variant of hot pepper spray. In this kind of industry where men rule, women like us should be prepared at all times.




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Personal Defense Items That Everyone Should Have For Street Protection

By Gryan F Gruckner


Working the evening shift at a hospital is brutal work. Not only am I worn out from my long hours and also the difficult patients but I'm also required to start working at an unsafe hour. It was after I heard about a colleague's run-in with burglars that I chose to get personal defence products for myself.

Apparently, a fellow night-shift nurse was headed to the hospital one evening to report for work and has been cornered by a number of muggers. She was commanded to surrender all her money and any accessories that she had with her.

It was frightening to listen to her story because I take the same way to work at night a lot of the time. We'd also met one another en route to the hospital on some instances. I was desperate to discover private defense products for street protection after knowing what occurred.

Looking online for private protection products was fairly simple. I found several various types of street protection devices that I actually had a tougher time determining what type I needed than locating the goods during the first place. I'd refined it down to either a pepper spray or a stun gun.

They were similar in that they happen to be both non-lethal tools created to distract or immobilize an adversary, therefore, providing me enough time to run away. A Keychain Pepper Spray was something that I was eying since it effectively shuts the attacker's eyes, creating temporary blindness as well as breathing problems, choking and wheezing.

As for the stun gun, I was looking at the Cell phone Stun Gun as a possible an option. The one that I wanted discharges 4.5 million volts of electrical energy from its little 4 inch frame. I get the benefit of stealth because it convincingly appears like a normal mobile phone. The assailant will be convulsing and unable to control his muscles before realizing that I had utilized a stun gun on him.

Before I could choose, I stumbled upon a Safety Kit for Ladies. It was a package of the essential road protection instruments that any lady would need. It is complete with a pepper spray, diversion safe and private alarm plus unique safety reports and an instruction manual. Instead of buying what I required individually, right here they were in one handy place. They were more inexpensive as one set also and gave me self-confidence that everything I could ever need was already in this package.

With my arsenal of personal defense products, I am more assured and safe in leaving the house for work. I can now ensure my personal safety wherever I am.




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The Pen Stun Gun Is Fantastic For Small But Efficient Self Defense

By Jule B Thacks


Test papers and lesson plans keep me from going home as early as I would like. I am a teacher and I usually get done with my job beyond student hours. By the time I reach the subway, it is dark I am dread the worst.

For this reason, I surfed web sites for a pen stun gun. I stumbled into the Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight.

The Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight has a sleek and handy design that allows me to carry it in my bag or slide it in my pocket anywhere I go.

The pen stun gun proved its great potential when I almost became a victim of crime two days ago. I was waiting for the train when a man grabbed my bag while flashing a gun at me.

I immediately employed the pen stun gun on my attacker. The 1.2 million volts emitted by this strong stun gun instantly harmed my aggressor. He was shocked that what looked like a pen caused him to be momentarily stunned. I immediately escaped to safety.

After what happened, I have always had the Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight by my side. It has a LED flashlight which is useful in lighting my way through dimly lit alleyways and corners.

To avoid any accidental discharge, the stun gun has a safety cap and switch. When the need for the stun gun arises, I just remove the cap, turn on the switch and press the trigger button.

I spared myself of the trouble of purchasing fresh batteries regularly because the pen stun gun is rechargeable. Now, I am confident that I am protected in the streets. Having the Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight means having potent equipment to guard me.




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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Where to buy Mace Pepper Spray--Shop Online!

By Gryan A Gruckner


Most grown-ups come out in office clothes, toting unwieldy bags and hefty suitcases, hands tied to cell phones and personal effects, none of which makes us ready to come face to face with an attacker. We do not step out of the house anticipating trouble.

I am convinced the mace pepper spray is made for us regular adults who walk in our heels or leather shoes everyday, and at the end of it, make the trip home late at night, feeling exhausted and barely alert. You can buy this product online in the convenience of your own home!

In all the years I have worked in human resources for privately owned companies, I have encountered my share of assault cases. In my line of work, many of those occur during the commute or drive home, and unfortunately, in the workplace as well.

I have consistently advised employees to carry the mace pepper spray with them at all times but sometimes they ask "where to buy mace pepper spray". Its appearance does not stick out like a sore thumb from smart-looking work attire.

The Mace PepperGard pepper spray has a potent 10% pepper formula causing tears and temporary blindness for 30 minutes, enough time to get away from danger and call for help.

I use a Mace spray that has a glow in the dark safety cap so I can see it when I am out late at night. I also have one that is bigger that I keep in my car in case of an emergency.

Im so glad I purchased this online in the comfort of my home, I bring it with me when I jog in the mornings and its easy to carry with its belt clip. They have Mace in many different colors so you and personalize it.

You do not need to come close to an attacker when you are using this spray. That is the beauty of the product, you do not have to come face to face with danger!




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The Pen Stun Gun Is Great For Small Yet Effective Self Defense

By Jule B Thacks


Paperwork and meetings get me stuck at work after school hours. Being a teacher, I do not head home until late. And when I get to the subway, I feel frightened that something bad might happen to me.

For this reason, I surfed web sites for a pen stun gun. I stumbled into the Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight.

The convenient and handy style of the Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight allows me to hide it easily in my bag or slip it in my pocket. Where I go, it goes.

The pen stun gun proved its great potential when I almost became a victim of crime two days ago. I was waiting for the train when a man grabbed my bag while flashing a gun at me.

I immediately employed the pen stun gun on my attacker. The 1.2 million volts emitted by this strong stun gun instantly harmed my aggressor. He was shocked that what looked like a pen caused him to be momentarily stunned. I immediately escaped to safety.

Following that incident, I make it a point to have the Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Pen Stun Gun with Flashlight all the time. I can also use its LED flashlight to guide me while walking along unlit routes and alleys.

The stun gun also has a safety cap and switch to avoid any unintended usage. If I have to use it, I easily take the cap off, turn the switch on and hit the trigger button.

The pen stun gun is rechargeable so I do not have to bother with remembering to buy batteries. Since having a stun gun, I have felt more of assured when I am out there. The Stun Master 1.2 Million Volt Rechargeable Stun Gun with Flashlight keeps me safer.




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The Benefits of Mixed Martial Arts Training

By Russell Strider


Mixed martial arts are believed to be a huge advantage to people who are interested in a broad variety in applied tactics. Each martial art is recognized for its area of specialty. On the other hand, there are also ones that have a broader range that seem to encompass movements that are in others. Training schools commonly aim at teaching students as much as they possibly can. In locations like China, Korea, and Japan, while there's a unique form practiced there, you will in addition come across quite a few others included. This is because they believe in looking into the methods of other forms and then leave it up to you to select what fits you best.

A lot of people who go to a standard martial arts school that offers various individual or mixed martial arts, will note that each form is provided as a subject. In locations like Burma there is a variety consisting of Aikido, Ju Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Kyokushinkai, and a lot more. Each of these features a special range of attributes by which each one is recognized.

Aikido is believed to be one of the most effective arts for self defense. It doesn't consist of blocks and rigid moves and does not include any attacking moves. It's thought to be in sync with nature, which is why it tends to use the power of the opponent attacking you. The opponent's attacking moves are utilized for flinging and locking him or her.

In contrast to Aikido, there is a great deal of kicking and punching in Karate. This art additionally includes holds, blocks and locks that help a combatant as well. Kung Fu is believed to be far more sophisticated than Karate, and it's superior and older. There is a great deal more variety in the moves, and they look far more elegant than Karate.

The basic idea behind offering all of these arts is to help each student acquire and master a wide range of tactics that they may really benefit from. Even in military training today, there are techniques taught that are of benefit to soldiers, and these are acquired from many different forms. Many armies provide complete training in all facets of at least one particular martial art. This allows soldiers to be completely prepared for unarmed combat, as they could require it in the battlefield when they are without any kind of weapons.

Mastering complete individual or mixed martial arts can definitely be of benefit to all those people who study them. They are the most effective means of self defense when you do not possess a weapon. People who are trained have been found to beat an adversary carrying a weapon too. This offers a good idea of just how proficient an unarmed combatant can actually be.




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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Where Can I Buy Pepper Spray In Police-Grade Models For Self Defense?

By Gryan E Gruckner


After serving with the U.S. Army overseas for four years, I returned home with a goal to build a private career from it. I knew superior to to store all my eggs in one single basket. Rather, I married my long-time girlfriend and purchased real estate, I bought a web based business opportunity, and I started a crowd control crew for the public.

I really meant to put my army experience forward by helping teens through real life education for jobs that require maturity and accountability. Certainly, I would never leave them defenseless in the industry, but where can I buy pepper spray for heavy-duty use such as in ball games and concerts?

An internet business partner pointed me to the Wildfire police pepper spray. An 18% OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) pepper spray, it is actually amongst the hottest and quickest-reacting on the market. Guaranteed a 36-month life expectancy, these genuine police-grade sprays are products of independent manufacturing and testing contained in the U.S.

Now, where can I buy pepper spray for handy defense in huge gatherings? Outfitted utilizing a safety lock, the Wildfire Keychain Pepper Spray fulfills this need. The 1/2 oz. variant constitutes 10 half-second bursts effective for eight to ten feet, along with the large 1 1/2 oz. features 25 half-second bursts best for 12 feet.

The 4 oz. Wildfire police pepper spray packs a stronger punch with 36 to 40 half-second bursts, still in a condensed size, utilizing a glow-in-the-dark safety lock. In stream form, it dispenses a ballistic stream spray potent within 18 feet. In fogger style, it makes a cone fog pattern that reaches 15 feet.

I'd been all ears, so where can I buy pepper spray with industrial strength for security enforcement? The solutions include the 9 oz. models made up of 80 half-second bursts. The Wildfire Police Pistol Grip at a stream can reach 20 feet while 18 feet is most likely the range of the Wildfire Firemaster Crowd Control as a fogger.

I inquired finally, where can I buy pepper spray for the best group safety? With 150 half-second bursts creating the 1 lb. Wildfire police pepper spray, there was clearly no contest. My choices are the Police Pistol Grip covering as much as 25 feet as well as the Firemaster Crowd Control with a scope of 22 feet.

Each one-second burst on the Wildfire police pepper spray can curb an assaulter to have a good 30 minutes. Registering 3 million scoville heat units, this police force pepper spray leads to momentary blindness, a burning pain within the eyes, nose and mouth, and trouble breathing.




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Buy Stunguns On The Internet And Begin Protecting Yourself Now

By Jule A Thacks


I am Jessica. As the president of my sorority, it is my responsibility to protect my sisters and keep them safe at all times. When I heard about the increasing number of reported date rape from a statistics office, I took my place as leader and did my job.

Without second thoughts, I took some money from our funds and went to buy stun guns online. There were several stun guns to choose from and I enjoyed picking the best ones for the diverse characters in my group.

First, I bought the Rechargeable Stun Gun Flashlight with 600,000 volts of stunning power for our freshman member Nini. I could not be more worried for her. She was just too painfully shy. It is 15 inches in length so she could easily place it in her pocket.

The Double Trouble Stun Gun in 1.2 million volts suited Keisha, my vice president, best out of all I saw after proceeding to buy stun guns online. It is fierce like her, this double powered stun gun with contact points spaced far apart.

Nelly, my best friend, could hardly hit an ant, so I bought her the Stun Master Multi-Function Stun Gun in 2.7 million volts. She may seem harmless, but with the stun gun I bought her, built with a very bright LED flashlight with 110 dB personal alarm and red flashing lights, no one could harm her now.

I bought Anna, my secretary, the Stun Master Telescopic Stun Baton in 800,000 volts. It comes with a flashlight and 120 dB alarm that has an electrified metal part that can be extended up to 21.5 inches long.

As for the rest of the sisterhood, I got Stun Master Stun Guns in 100,000, 200,000 and 300,000 volts. They all come with a lifetime warranty. If I had not gone on to buy stun guns online, we would not be so confident today.

Protection is a priority in our sorority. All college girls out there should buy stun guns online today. As for anyone else, keep yourself and your loved ones safe just as I did for my sisters.




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Purchase Stunguns Online To Start Protecting Yourself Today

By Jule A Thacks


My name is Jessica. I am the president of a popular sorority in the university. Lately, I noticed that the rate of date rape cases have significantly increased based on national statistics. I could not be more concerned with the safety of fellow members with regards to the issue.

I took out a part of our existing funds and went to buy stun guns online. I had fun doing it, in fact, as I got to choose from different kinds of stun guns for the different personalities of our members.

First, I bought the Rechargeable Stun Gun Flashlight with 600,000 volts of stunning power for our freshman member Nini. I could not be more worried for her. She was just too painfully shy. It is 15 inches in length so she could easily place it in her pocket.

Having decided to buy stun guns online, I got the Double Trouble Stun Gun in 1.2 million volts for the vice president, Keisha. It has doubled power because of its contact points spaced wider from each other.

Nelly, my best friend, could hardly hit an ant, so I bought her the Stun Master Multi-Function Stun Gun in 2.7 million volts. She may seem harmless, but with the stun gun I bought her, built with a very bright LED flashlight with 110 dB personal alarm and red flashing lights, no one could harm her now.

I bought Anna, my secretary, the Stun Master Telescopic Stun Baton in 800,000 volts. It comes with a flashlight and 120 dB alarm that has an electrified metal part that can be extended up to 21.5 inches long.

As for the rest of the sisterhood, I got Stun Master Stun Guns in 100,000, 200,000 and 300,000 volts. They all come with a lifetime warranty. If I had not gone on to buy stun guns online, we would not be so confident today.

It was my idea to buy stun guns online and everything turned out fine. I think all the ladies should do this for personal defense. Make sure you buy the best ones like I did.




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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Why You Should Buy Pepper Spray For Self Defense

By Sally Kane


Pepper spray is probably the most popular items for self-defense. If used correctly, pepper spray will bring any opponent to his knees right away. Pepper spray comes from hot peppers. The oils are extracted from the hot peppers, mostly cayenne peppers, by using a high-pressure process. These procedures actually make the active ingredient in pepper spray known as Oleoresin Capsicum, or "OC". OC pepper spray is regarded as the most effective spray available in the market today.

Pepper sprays can be found in different types when it comes to the way the spray comes out of the container. Away from the different types, foggers are generally regarded as the best because of their range (generally 4.5 to 6 meters), and also the very good mist produced. It can make attackers helpless very quickly. The only one problem that foggers sometimes have, in comparison with less powerful products, is that foggers may have a few less shots in its tube. Anyway you have to remember that a fogger will require only one shot, while one other item/product may need several shots to be powerful.

Carrying your pepper spray properly is significant when you encounter the situation that you think extra safety precautions are needed. In case you are in a situation where you feel at risk or your sense notifies you that you may possibly be in danger, carry your pepper spray in your hand, out of its carrying case, and with the safety mode is off. This can intercept an attacker and preferably make them move away. In case that you must use your pepper spray, you should definitely aim and spray towards the attacker's face while moving backwards away from them.

OC pepper spray is probably the best item for self-defense currently available. This fantastic pepper spray can stop an assailant a lot more rapidly than a firearm could! Nonetheless, pepper spray is a greater option than holding a gun or other more fatal self-defense items.

There is absolutely no long-lasting harm if anybody is sprayed using the OC pepper spray. Due to the fact pepper spray is not considered as lethal force, it has physiological effects like bloodshot eyes, burning sensation of the skin, and etc-. The effects of pepper spray are far more severe, including momentary blindness which lasts from 20-40 minutes. Nowadays people in many countries are allowed to use pepper spray but there may be size or age restrictions




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Pepper Spray - Personal Protection Product

By Sally Kane


Pepper spray is probably the most popular items for self-defense. If used correctly, pepper spray will bring any opponent to his knees right away. Pepper spray comes from hot peppers. The oils are extracted from the hot peppers, mostly cayenne peppers, by using a high-pressure process. These procedures actually make the active ingredient in pepper spray known as Oleoresin Capsicum, or "OC". OC pepper spray is regarded as the most effective spray available in the market today.

Pepper sprays can be found in different types when it comes to the way the spray comes out of the container. Away from the different types, foggers are generally regarded as the best because of their range (generally 4.5 to 6 meters), and also the very good mist produced. It can make attackers helpless very quickly. The only one problem that foggers sometimes have, in comparison with less powerful products, is that foggers may have a few less shots in its tube. Anyway you have to remember that a fogger will require only one shot, while one other item/product may need several shots to be powerful.

Carrying your pepper spray properly is significant when you encounter the situation that you think extra safety precautions are needed. In case you are in a situation where you feel at risk or your sense notifies you that you may possibly be in danger, carry your pepper spray in your hand, out of its carrying case, and with the safety mode is off. This can intercept an attacker and preferably make them move away. In case that you must use your pepper spray, you should definitely aim and spray towards the attacker's face while moving backwards away from them.

OC pepper spray is probably the best item for self-defense currently available. This fantastic pepper spray can stop an assailant a lot more rapidly than a firearm could! Nonetheless, pepper spray is a greater option than holding a gun or other more fatal self-defense items.

There is absolutely no long-lasting harm if anybody is sprayed using the OC pepper spray. Due to the fact pepper spray is not considered as lethal force, it has physiological effects like bloodshot eyes, burning sensation of the skin, and etc-. The effects of pepper spray are far more severe, including momentary blindness which lasts from 20-40 minutes. Nowadays people in many countries are allowed to use pepper spray but there may be size or age restrictions




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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Learn More Techniques With Mixed Martial Arts Training

By Russell Strider


Mixed martial arts are believed to be an enormous advantage to those who are trying to find a broad variety in applied tactics. Every martial art is identified for its area of specialty. On the other hand, there are additionally types which have a greater range that seem to include movements that are in others. Training schools typically aim at teaching students just as much as they possibly can. In locations such as China, Korea, and Japan, despite the fact that there is a unique form used there, you will also come across many others included. That is simply because they believe in looking into the methods of other styles and then leave it up to you to select what fits you best.

Many who go to a typical martial arts school that features several different individual or mixed martial arts, will see that each form is offered as a subject. In places like Burma there's a wide variety that includes Kung Fu, Karate, Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Kyokushinkai, and also a lot more. Each one of those features a unique range of attributes by which each one is known.

Aikido is believed to be one of the most effective arts for self defense. It doesn't consist of blocks and rigid moves and does not include any attacking moves. It is believed to be in sync with nature, which is the reason why it has a tendency to make use of the power of the opponent attacking you. The opponent's attacking moves are utilized for flinging and locking them.

Unlike Aikido, there's a lot of kicking and punching found in Karate. This particular art in addition includes holds, blocks and locks that aid a combatant as well. Kung Fu is considered to be much more sophisticated than Karate, and it is actually superior and older. There's a great deal more variety in the movements, and they also look far more elegant than Karate.

The basic idea behind providing all these arts is to help each learner acquire and master many different tactics that he or she may genuinely reap some benefits from. Even in military training today, there are methods taught that are of benefit to soldiers, and these are acquired from a number of styles. Many armies give complete training in all facets of at least one particular martial art. This allows soldiers to become fully prepared for unarmed combat, because they might need it in the battlefield when they are without any kind of weapons.

Learning complete individual or mixed martial arts will definitely benefit all those people who study them. These are the best means of self defense when you do not possess a weapon. Individuals who are trained have been known to beat an adversary having a weapon too. This offers a fair idea of how skilled an unarmed combatant can actually be.




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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Practical Self Defense Is The Best Remedy

By Jeff Yuan


If walking around somewhere all by yourself is not exactly the way to make yourself feel as safe as safe can be, then the idea of devoting some time in practical self defense is probably a fine idea for you to consider. You may find it surprising to learn that self defense does not need to be some kind of elaborate plot, that there are basic moves that can do the trick when the time comes.

Taking a class is one good way of getting about obtaining practical self defense. To begin with, look into a class that covers the basic moves for your essential self defense. If you go for the basics, you are not going to feel that the whole thing is just too much. So that a basic class can fast give you all that you need in order to be able to protect yourself from harm.

Another thing that you can do to learn the art of practical self defense is to invest in some DVDs. Or sign on for an online course. If you don't feel like going to classes, these different ways are always there as possibilities. If your agenda is irregular, then these alternatives are going to accommodate you well. This way you can learn self defense on your own time and at your own pace.

Learning practical self defense in your own place and at your own leisure is a good way to practice in your spare time and thus to advance your knowledge of the essential moves. Moving on from the basics to more sophisticated moves is also possible on a home-study basis.

Should you be interested in using some self defense weapons, it would be a great idea to check out videos that show you how to use those. You really don't need to find yourself in a circumstance where your use of such a weapon could come in handy only to find that you don't really know what to do with it.

Practical self defense is easily available, and it is a magnificent way to get some of the basic and even some of the advanced maneuvers under your belt. This can only make your more confident and more willing and able t defend yourself, should the need ever arise.




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Thursday, April 14, 2011

How To Knock Someone Out With One Punch - The Hammer Fist Self Defense Technique

By Jeff Anderson


Just imagine having the strength to knock a person out by means of just one blow if you find yourself in a situation where self defense becomes necessary. The trouble with seeking to knock a person out by means of just one hit however tends to be that when you're under the pressure, and your adrenaline is flowing, your fine motor skills are hampered, rendering it extremely tough to work with the elaborate martial arts training tactics you'd learn about in any regular fighting system. In a genuine street fight, you are going to have to rely solely on your gross motor skills, and a few common self defense tactics. To put it differently, a regular blow isn't simple to carry out under pressure, particularly in cases where you want to knock a person out by means of just one hit. You'll have to aim any blow very accurately, plus you're going to be taking the impact of the strike plus the resultant physical pain on your knuckles, which unfortunately aren't exactly the hardiest part of your body. There's a more rewarding self defense strategy intended for achieving a one-punch knockout.

The Way To Knock Anyone Out Utilizing Only One Blow - The Hammer Fist

The actual hammer fist punch is amongst the strongest self defense strategies you may use inside a genuine street fight. It is based on gross motor skills, utilizing the underside of the closed fist, rather than the actual knuckles, right next to the wrist where the hands and arms tend to be most rigid for the striking surface. You carry out a hammer fist blow during self-defense just like you're hammering a tail into a piece of wood. Should you strike the correct spot using a hammer fist, you can most definitely knock somebody out with a single strike.

Hammer Fist Targeting To Knock Someone Out With One Punch

The target area of the hammer fist self defense strategy is actually the jaw. Actually, you might have heard of boxers possessing a "glass jaw." The reason being the actual jaw, which moves backwards and forwards, in addition to down and up, is actually attached to nerves exactly where the jaw connects to the skull, just beneath the base of the ear. These nerves send out signals to the body's nervous system, making them perfect target in order to induce an instantaneous knockout when struck properly. Here's how you can strike this particular target in order to accomplish a knockout.

The Best Way To Punch The Jaw For Your One Punch Knockout

You in essence now have a pair of targets you could smack with a hammer first self defense technique. You could possibly punch the jaw just where it hooks up to the skull, hammering precisely where those nerve fibers intersect. Alternatively, you could punch the underside of the chin using a hammer fist, striking horizontally, which will give you far more leverage, and will allow you to deliver more of a shock to the neurological system. Make absolutely certain that when you cast your hammer fist blow, you are close up enough to contact powerfully. You also want to keep your elbow in close proximity to your own body to make sure you have your full weight behind the blow, while at the same time keeping your hand and wrist rigid.

Innovative Self Defense Sneak Attack For A One Punch Knockout

When you find yourself in a genuine street fight, you'll find that individuals normally put their own chins down in order to safeguard their throats, and they'll usually clench their teeth intuitively when they believe they may get hit. Consequently, the optimum time for you to hit the jaw or the chin happens when your attacker is actually speaking, which means his mouth will be open. For optimum impact within self defense, time your own hammer fist for when the assailant is actually talking - usually this will be when he's letting you know that he's going to attack you. His threat justifies you actually making use of self defense, plus with his jaws moving, his jaw will be in the ideal placement for your hammer fist strike to knock him out using a single strike.




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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Self Defense - How to Deliver a Successful Knockout in a Ground Fight

By Jeff Anderson


When you think about how to knock someone out with one punch, you probably don't envision being able to strike someone with that much force when you're locked up in a ground fight, right? I mean, if you're forced to use self defense, most of your knockout blows you're used to seeing are from boxing, mixed martial arts, or other self defense techniques from fighting systems where you're standing up and able to throw a powerful punch. In a ground fight, you don't have that same ability, especially if you're on your back, because you can't put a lot of power into your punches. Also, many of the best targets to knock someone out with one punch aren't easy to reach when you're flat on your back with a fighter on top of you. But it's still possible to get a one-punch knockout.

Launching The Knockout Blow In Your Ground Fight

When you're in a self defense situation that involves a ground fight, the first thing you need to remember is that all the potential knockout targets are situated above the neck of the opponent. Having your opponent straddled on top of you is particularly dangerous, given that he will be in a great position to deliver extremely powerful blow, while at the same time, you may find it almost impossible to land any punches at all. In this situation, your main priority is to get your opponent's target areas back within reach. This is done by grabbing hold of his shirt so that you can force him to move closer to you. At this point, not only will all his knockout zones be nearer, but one area in particular, will be in just the right position for you to take advantage of.

The Secret Target That's Wide Open For A One Punch Knockout In A Ground Fight

This little secret I'm about to reveal concerns a part of the body which is often overlooked, and yet it provides you with an ideal opportunity for a knockout in a ground fight. The area in question is actually a pressure point located at the back of the head near the hairline, approximately midway between the ear and the spine. Another bonus here is that your opponent has two of these pressure points - one on either side of his spine, meaning you actually have two targets. Now, striking this area is something you should only ever do in a self defense situation, because not only can a single punch result in a knockout, but, if delivered with sufficient force, it could result in a fatality.

How To Strike This Secret Knockout Target During A Ground Fight

From the worst-case ground fighting position where someone has you on your back, reach up with one arm (it doesn't matter which side) up along the center of his body. Your aim is to get your arm over his shoulder and arm on that same side and control that arm with yours and gain access to the back of your attacker's head as he's pulled down close to you. From here, you can get a clear shot at the pressure point target. What most people do from this position is to simply start pounding on the attacker's back which will have no effect in a real street fight because the back is full of muscle. If he's pounding you from above in a ground fight, you don't have time to waste on ineffective self defense techniques like punches to the back. So with your arm over his shoulder, slam the palm of your hand hard into the pressure point target on the back of his head. When he goes limp, simply roll him off you. That is how to knock someone out with one punch, even in a ground attack in a real street fight.




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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Hammer Fist Self Defense Technique - A Knockout With A Solitary Blow

By Jeff Anderson


Just imagine having the strength to knock a person out by means of just one blow if you find yourself in a situation where self defense becomes necessary. The trouble with seeking to knock a person out by means of just one hit however tends to be that when you're under the pressure, and your adrenaline is flowing, your fine motor skills are hampered, rendering it extremely tough to work with the elaborate martial arts training tactics you'd learn about in any regular fighting system. In a genuine street fight, you are going to have to rely solely on your gross motor skills, and a few common self defense tactics. To put it differently, a regular blow isn't simple to carry out under pressure, particularly in cases where you want to knock a person out by means of just one hit. You'll have to aim any blow very accurately, plus you're going to be taking the impact of the strike plus the resultant physical pain on your knuckles, which unfortunately aren't exactly the hardiest part of your body. There's a more rewarding self defense strategy intended for achieving a one-punch knockout.

How You Can Knock Somebody Out Using A Single Strike - The Hammer Fist

The actual hammer fist punch is amongst the strongest self defense strategies you may use inside a genuine street fight. It is based on gross motor skills, utilizing the underside of the closed fist, rather than the actual knuckles, right next to the wrist where the hands and arms tend to be most rigid for the striking surface. You carry out a hammer fist blow during self-defense just like you're hammering a tail into a piece of wood. Should you strike the correct spot using a hammer fist, you can most definitely knock somebody out with a single strike.

Hammer Fist Aimed towards Knocking A Person Out With Just One Hit

The target area of the hammer fist self defense strategy is actually the jaw. Actually, you might have heard of boxers possessing a "glass jaw." The reason being the actual jaw, which moves backwards and forwards, in addition to down and up, is actually attached to nerves exactly where the jaw connects to the skull, just beneath the base of the ear. These nerves send out signals to the body's nervous system, making them perfect target in order to induce an instantaneous knockout when struck properly. Here's how you can strike this particular target in order to accomplish a knockout.

The Best Way To Punch The Jaw For Your One Punch Knockout

You essentially now have two targets you can strike with a hammer first self defense technique. You could strike the jaw where it connects to the skull, hitting directly where these nerves intersect. Another options is to strike the bottom of the chin with a hammer fist, punching horizontally, which gives you more leverage and creates more shock to the central nervous system. Just be sure that when you throw your hammer fist that you are close enough to strike powerfully. Keep your elbow close to your own body so you have the full power of your entire weight in the strike, keeping your hand and wrist rigid.

Innovative Self Defense Sneak Attack For A One Punch Knockout

In any serious street fight, folks automatically lower their chins to shield their throats, and they're going to clench their teeth automatically as well should they feel they're about to get hit. As a result, the perfect time to successfully assault the jaw, or the chin, occurs when your assailant is talking because at that point, his mouth will be open. For maximum effect during self defense, time your blow for when your opponent is mouthing off to tell you that he's planning to strike you. His threat not only justifies the use of self defense, but additionally, with his chin moving and his mouth open, his jaw will be in the best possible position for a single hammer fist strike to result in a knockout.




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Monday, April 11, 2011

Self Defense - How to Deliver a Successful Knockout in a Ground Fight

By Jeff Anderson


If you're like many others, you more than likely believe you would need to deliver a considerably powerful blow to someone's head in order to have a knockout during a ground fight? After all, when it comes to self defense, the vast majority of knockout blows are delivered at a time when you're standing on your feet, and in a position to throw a powerful punch. Unfortunately however, when you're in a ground fight, the rules tend to change, since you could very well be lying flat on your back, which in turn means it will be difficult to deliver a knockout blow. To make matters worse, those areas of the body most vulnerable to knockout blows may be completely out of reach, particularly if your opponent is on top of you. Even so, a knockout is still possible in a ground fight, and it remains your best option for ending the fight in the shortest possible time.

How To Knock Someone Out In A Ground Fight

When you're in a self defense situation that involves a ground fight, the first thing you need to remember is that all the potential knockout targets are situated above the neck of the opponent. Having your opponent straddled on top of you is particularly dangerous, given that he will be in a great position to deliver extremely powerful blow, while at the same time, you may find it almost impossible to land any punches at all. In this situation, your main priority is to get your opponent's target areas back within reach. This is done by grabbing hold of his shirt so that you can force him to move closer to you. At this point, not only will all his knockout zones be nearer, but one area in particular, will be in just the right position for you to take advantage of.

The Most Perfect Target To Get A Single Strike Knockout That Will Knock Your Attacker Out

This little secret I'm about to reveal concerns a part of the body which is often overlooked, and yet it provides you with an ideal opportunity for a knockout in a ground fight. The area in question is actually a pressure point located at the back of the head near the hairline, approximately midway between the ear and the spine. Another bonus here is that your opponent has two of these pressure points - one on either side of his spine, meaning you actually have two targets. Now, striking this area is something you should only ever do in a self defense situation, because not only can a single punch result in a knockout, but, if delivered with sufficient force, it could result in a fatality.

Making Proper Contact With The Target During A Ground Fight

In a worst case scenario where you're involved in a ground fight, and your opponent has you pinned down on your back, you need to reach up along the center of his body with either one of your arms. Your goal is to get your arm over his shoulder on the same side as the arm you are using. Then, as you pull him closer with your other arm, you'll have unobstructed access to your target. Unfortunately, most people simply start punching their opponent's back at this point, but of course such actions will be futile, considering the back is full of muscle. When your opponent is on top of you, and he's in the midst of delivering powerful punches, you simply don't have time to waste on ineffective self defense techniques. Instead of lying there taking more punishment, seize your opportunity to strike the target area and end the fight. To do this, you need to slam the heel of your hand onto the target with as much force as you can muster. Then, once you feel his body relax, you can simply roll him to the side. So, now you know how to deliver a knockout blow in a real ground fight.




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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Customizing Your Firearm

By Cherrie Greene


Depending on your weapon, there may be a large amount of paraphernalia to choose from to adapt it, or improve its precision, weight and speed. As an illustration, if you are using a small arm, the accessories you choose to augment or holster your gun will have a huge impact on the quickness with which you can draw and fire it.

If choosing a holster for your handgun, the preference of materials and locking system can have a big influence on your tangible shooting performance. That statement may sound a contrary, but if you can't instantly access your weapon with one hand while not looking at it, the process of un-holstering your weapon can influence your timing and focus which will unavoidably effect your shot.

While selecting a holster for your weapon, you choice of holster will actually have a significant impact on your overall shooting performance. If that is a concern, you may well want to pick a holster from an established brand such as BlackHawk or Fobus that utilizes an reputable thumb lock release system. Advanced holsters such as these are often made from space-aged materials such as carbon fiber and composite. Selection of your holster also depends heavily on your preference for both security and concealment. Most high-end holster manufacturers offer shoulder holsters, but rarely ankle or concealment models.

In addition to your selection of a high performance holster, there are thousands of other customizations that you can function on your weapon. Depending on your wishes and desires, you can modify your weapon with minor changes such as upgrading the handle to achieve a distinctive look. If you are more interested in performance, you may well also improve almost any part of the pistol; from lengthening the barrel to completely modifying the firing mechanism. In addition, optics, scopes and laser sights can be added to improve your firing accuracy.

Regardless of your level of interest in your firearm, there is an indefinite choice of gear from which to upgrade, modify, or change your weapon. The modifications and accessories that you choose are basically a matter of private choice.




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Friday, April 8, 2011

Customizing Your Weapon Begins With The Holster

By Cherrie Greene


Depending on your firearm, there may well be a sizable amount of paraphernalia to pick from to adapt it, or improve its precision, weight and speed. As an case in point, if you are using a gun, your choice of holster will have a huge impact on the speed with which you access the firearm as well as your reaction time to fire.

While choosing a holster for your pistol, the pick of materials and locking system can have a considerable impact on your actual shooting performance. This is simply because the quickness with which you unholster the weapon will set up your timing for your shot.

While choosing a holster for your weapon, you choice of holster will actually have a significant impact on your overall shooting performance. For sportsmen that are concerned with velocity along with precision, the selection of holster should include one made of high-end materials with fast and easy thumb locks. Blackhawk and Fobus holsters provide good examples of these. These types of holsters are frequently made from lightweight materials and, depending on the model, might also utilize the ruggedness of carbon fiber. However, it is central to note that those brand name holsters are normally belt or shoulder holsters. Concealment holsters such as ankle holsters regularly are not available in the higher end materials.

In addition to your preference of a high performance holster, there are thousands of other customizations that you can work on your weapon. As an illustration, the easiest way to make your weapon more unique to you is to simply alter out the standard grips with a non-standard handle.. If you are more interested in performance, you may also upgrade almost any portion of the firearm; from lengthening the barrel to fully modifying the firing mechanism. In addition, optics, scopes and laser sights can be added to improve your firing accuracy.

Regardless of your level of interest in your gun, there is an indefinite selection of gear from which to upgrade, modify, or adjust your weapon. The modifications and accessories that you pick are simply a matter of personal selection.




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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Who Was Murphy, And What Does Murphy's Law Have To Do With The Martial Arts?

By Al Case


Murphy's Law commonly holds that 'Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.' Actually, there are other deviations of this principle, all concise and to the point. The real question, of course, is was there a real person behind this sage advice, and what does his postulate have to do with the Martial Arts.

Murphy's Law supposedly came into existence with seafarers. Iron men found that during the course of wooden ship sailing, everything breaks. Thus, they practiced fixing everything so they could be prepared for when it did break.

In 1866, in a work titled 'A supplement to the paradoxes,' mathematician Augustus De Morgan made scientific reference of Murphy's Law. He said, "...illustrates a truth of the theory, well confirmed by practice, whatever can happen will happen if we make trials enough." His statement caused him to be considered (erroneously) Murphy.

The next reference to this principle of determined chaos comes from stage magician Nevil Maskelyne. Mr. Maskelyne held that, "It is an experience common to all men to find that, on any special occasion...everything that can go wrong will go wrong. Whether we must attribute this to...the total depravity of inanimate things...the fact remains."

Still, we have not found the real culprit, the real Mr. Murphy behind this scientific assessment of life. We are getting close, however, when we examine a mountaineering manual by the esteemed Jack Sack. Mr. Sack, in an epigraph to the manual in question, stated that the law was an ancient mountaineering adage.

The preceding instances having been noted, the real Mr. Murphy was actually Captain Ed Murphy, who worked at Wright Field Aircraft Lab. At odds with the wiring efforts of a certain technician, Capt. Murphy made the statement, "If there is any way to do it wrong, he will." This is the real and true Mr. Murphy, and his statement aligns with historical instances of the dire prophecy that has become his namesake.

Now, the importance of this to the martial arts actually stems from military recognition of the law. Simply, war is hell, war is chaos, and if the soldier does enough drilling, he will do something, maybe even something having to do with his military drilling, if he drills enough. The generals know that ammo runs out, people shoot the wrong way, and that everything that can go wrong will go wrong, and that discipline is the only possible way to confront the dreadful chaos of war.

Which brings us to one of the real reasons behind martial arts training. Simply, when that guy comes at you with a knife, or throws a tire at you in a dark alley, Murphy's Law has begun, and you need a way out of the madness. That Karate Kata, that Kung Fu pattern, that endless drilling in martial arts kumite...that is going to give you a path out of the chaos, and will save your life.




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Will the Real Murphy Stand Up, And What Does Murphy's Law Have To Do With The Martial Arts?

By Al Case


Murphy's Law commonly holds that 'Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.' Actually, there are other deviations of this principle, all concise and to the point. The real question, of course, is was there a real person behind this sage advice, and what does his postulate have to do with the Martial Arts.

Murphy's Law supposedly originated with seafarers. Iron men found that during the course of wooden ship travel, everything breaks. Thus, they drilled on fixing everything so they could be prepared for when it did break.

In 1866, in a work titled 'A supplement to the paradoxes,' mathematician Augustus De Morgan made scientific reference of Murphy's Law. He said, "...illustrates a truth of the theory, well confirmed by practice, whatever can happen will happen if we make trials enough." His statement caused him to be considered (erroneously) Murphy.

The next reference to this law of chaos comes from British stage magician Nevil Maskelyne. Mr. Maskelyne stated, "It is an experience common to all men to find that, on any special occasion, such as the production of a magical effect for the first time in public, everything that can go wrong will go wrong. Whether we must attribute this to the malignity of matter or to the total depravity of inanimate things, whether the exciting cause is hurry, worry, or what not, the fact remains."

Still, we have not found the real culprit, the real Mr. Murphy behind this scientific assessment of life. We are getting close, however, when we examine a mountaineering manual by the esteemed Jack Sack. Mr. Sack, in an epigraph to the manual in question, stated that the law was an ancient mountaineering adage.

All the above noted, the real Mr. Murphy was actually Captain Ed Murphy, who worked at Wright Field Aircraft Lab. Frustrated with the wiring of a technician, Capt. Murphy stated, "If there is any way to do it wrong, he will." This is the real Mr. Murphy, and his statement aligns with past descriptions of the dire prophecy of his law.

Now, the importance of this to the martial arts actually stems from military recognition of the law. Simply, war is hell, war is chaos, and if the soldier does enough drilling, he will do something, maybe even something having to do with his military drilling, if he drills enough. The generals know that ammo runs out, people shoot the wrong way, and that everything that can go wrong will go wrong, and that discipline is the only possible way to confront the dreadful chaos of war.

Which brings us to the fact of martial arts training. Simply, when that guy comes at you with a knife, or throws a bicycle at you in a dark alley, Murphy's Law has begun, and you need a plan. That Karate Kata, that Kung Fu pattern, that endless training in martial arts freestyle...that is going to give you a path out of the chaos, and will save your life.




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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

3 Benefits Of Working Out At A Boxing Gym In Indiana

By Marisa Watson


There are so many benefits that come with joining a boxing gym in Indiana. Boxing gyms are great places for meeting and making friends. Contrary to what some might expect, people who go to these gyms are typically very friendly. They don't just want to beat people up. They too are there for all the many benefits of working out at a these gyms.

The first benefit of exercising at a boxing gym is the benefit to ones health. Workouts at these gyms consist of intense cardiovascular exercises. People practice throwing punches, and their movement in the ring. The workouts incorporate things like: crunches, push ups, jumping jacks, and jogging. These workouts give the heart the exercise that it needs to be healthy.

People will also notice weight loss. As their heart rates go up they will be burning fat and working their muscles. A persons overall appearance can improve dramatically in a boxing gym.

The second advantage to exercising in one of these gyms is that one can learn self defense. People learn to throw punches with proper technique and defend themselves from opponents punches properly. They punch bags and learn to dodge punches.

Most importantly they learn to believe in their ability to defend themselves. They can develop their own plan for self defense situations. It is very important that when put into a self defense situation one trust in their ability to protect themselves.

The third reason to go to one of these gyms is for stress relief. Their is no better stress reliever than wailing away on a punching bag with your fist for an hour or two. People who deal with extremely stressful careers would love having one of these gyms to go to when they are feeling frustrated. They get to relieve their frustrations in a form of exercise that is beneficial to them. Additionally this form of stress relief doesn't harm anybody.

A boxing gym in Indiana would be a great idea for anybody looking to get in shape. They would benefit from the training regimen greatly. They would see results such as better health and appearance due to the intensity of cardio boxing workouts. The fat they would burn would leave them looking trim and fit. They would also learn to defend themselves and have confidence in their skills. The gym would even relieve their stresses of everyday life. There is no downside to joining one of these gyms.

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3 Reasons To Go To A Boxing Gym In Indiana

By Marisa Watson


A boxing gym in Indiana is a great place to workout. People who go to these gyms are really friendly. The truth is they don't want to hurt people. These types of gyms are actually great places to make friends. People who attend boxing gyms know first hand the many reasons why people should try one.

The first benefit of exercising at a boxing gym is the benefit to ones health. Workouts at these gyms consist of intense cardiovascular exercises. People practice throwing punches, and their movement in the ring. The workouts incorporate things like: crunches, push ups, jumping jacks, and jogging. These workouts give the heart the exercise that it needs to be healthy.

Not only does the heart stay healthy but the body becomes tone and fit. During the intense workouts fat is burned and muscles are worked. Overall appearance can be greatly improved in these gyms.

The second benefit to exercising at this type of gym is that one will learn self defense. People learn to throw technical punches and how to defend themselves. They practice hitting bags with speed and blocking opponents punches. They can develop a plan for if they are attacked.

The most important thing that a person can learn in one of these gyms is to believe in their ability to defend themselves from attackers. This is essential when put into a self defense situation. People must have a plan for how they will protect themselves.

The third benefit that training at a this type of gym provides is an outlet for stress. There is no better stress reliever than burning up all of ones energy punching a punching bag. People who deal with extreme amounts of stress at work would love training at one of these gym. They could take out their anger and frustrations on the equipment in the gym. A gym is a good outlet for stress. It is a safe and controlled environment where nobody can get hurt.

Training at a boxing gym in Indiana could greatly improve a person's well being. They would develop better health. The intense cardio workouts would get their heart racing and their body burning fat. They would be left with a fit and trim body. They would also learn to defend themselves with special techniques and training. They would feel more confident if ever put into a self defense situation. They would even have a safe outlet for their stress. A place where they can burn all their energy and relieve all their frustrations.

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