tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239504942024-03-13T00:01:31.322+01:00About Self DefenseMartial arts and self-defense, self-defense training, verbal, physical and tactical self-defense for men, women and childrenmartial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.comBlogger654125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-33012739601882240002013-04-07T16:53:00.001+02:002013-04-07T16:53:19.613+02:00Self-defense nightstandFor those places (for instance home) where a gun is not an option, how about a nightstand you can quickly use to defend yourself and your family/loved ones? Gladiator home safety?<br />
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martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-62823508366328082802012-08-18T18:36:00.000+02:002012-08-18T18:37:23.408+02:00Belt for self-defense<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Belt for self-defense - From Flickr.com</td></tr>
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Here's a quick note about using a <b>belt for self-defense</b>. And we're not referring to the karate black belt either.<br />
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As you may or may not know - many every day items are easy to utilize for self-defense purposes.<br />
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In order for these items to be of ant real effect, they need to be readily available and also to provide a certain degree of threat or damage if needed.<br />
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One such item is undoubtedly the regular belt worn around your waist. If you can easily remove it (without your pants falling down) and it has a rather large and heavy buckle, you've got a nice self-defense tool at your disposal!<br />
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A friend of mine once used his belt to fight off two guys at a bar who wanted to "teach him a lesson" and below is a recent story from <a href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120817/NEWS/120819888/-1/news" target="_blank">southcoasttoday.com</a> in Massachusetts.<br />
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The victim parked his car in the area of County and Thompson streets shortly before 11 p.m. and was walking to his apartment when he was approached by a man with a knife who demanded his money, according to police.<br />
The victim took off his belt and swung it at the suspect, Detective Sgt. Victor Mendes said. He chased the robber around a parked car and swung his belt at him a second time.<br />
Mendes said the man with the knife ran to a second suspect, who was on a bicycle about a half a block away, and the two fled on the bike.</blockquote>
So there you have it - a good incentive to always wear a belt (not only while driving :)martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-66954468735186077222012-02-18T10:31:00.000+01:002012-02-18T10:31:10.377+01:00Foot stomp defense<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foot stomp - Illustration, from Flickr.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>There are a number of basic and highly effective ways of fighting back - the rather innocent looking <b>foot stomp defense</b> is one of them.<br />
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A basic foot stomp is quick and simple to execute, and when you land it properly... Goodbye trouble - hello freedom!<br />
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The story below from <a href="http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Police-Woman-used-foot-stomp-to-fend-off-would-be-rapist/-/1637132/8620370/-/4dth6y/-/index.html" target="_blank">clickorlando.com</a> is a great example of this "sneaky" self defense tactic - apparently executed flawlessly I might add.<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">According to Melbourne police, the woman was walking her dog near the racquetball court when she was approached from behind by a man who grabbed her shirt.<br />
The man told the woman to let go of the dog and then said he was going to rape her, according to police.<br />
The woman began talking to the man to distract him and then stomped on his foot, causing him to let go of her, police said.<br />
The woman, who was not injured in the attack, then ran toward her apartment while screaming, Melbourne police said.</blockquote>Not only is the <b>foot stomp defense</b> move in place - she apparently sets it up with a distraction and then running away screaming.<br />
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In my opinion, this is a text book example of a great self-defense action. Kudos!martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-87630831219408660732012-02-09T18:51:00.000+01:002012-02-09T18:51:54.340+01:00Girl fights off attempted kidnappingUSA -- On Wednesday, a seven-year-old girl was grabbed by the man at a large store in Bremen, Georgia. The man, a convicted killer out on parole, then tried to carry the girl away.<br />
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The video below shows young Brittany screaming and kicking and eventually being dropped by the 25-year-old suspect.<br />
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The child had reportedly learned the evasion tactics at a school 'stranger danger' lesson.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Killing in self-defense<br />
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</tbody></table>Shooting and killing a person in his sleep can't possibly be deemed as self-defense? Or can it?<br />
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It most definitely can, as the <a href="http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Teenage-girl-from-Katy-not-guilty-of-murdering-3076937.php" target="_blank">case below</a> from Texas - where a girl is cleared by a jury - clearly indicates. The girl was 12 at the time and shot her own father to death while he was sleeping.<br />
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I can remember a similar case here in Norway where a youth shot his abusive father to death with a shotgun, while the father was asleep. He was freed by the court on the grounds of self-defense, just like the girl here.<br />
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One of the commentators in the case here also gives a reference to another similar case of someone being cleared of murder.<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">Jurors Monday decided a teenage Katy girl accused of fatally shooting her father was not guilty of murder because she acted in self-defense. Mark A. Nelson, 38, died in April 2009. His daughter, who was 12 at the time, was accused of shooting Nelson in the back of his head as he lay in bed.</blockquote>I'm positive you will have some viewpoints about this, right? Is it totally wrong to free someone who have shot and killed a sleeping person, or may it indeed be cases where this will be justifiable self-defense in your opinion.martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-24703625749320353642012-02-05T16:23:00.000+01:002012-02-05T16:23:11.030+01:00Media and self-defense<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Women's self-defense<br />
Illustration - from Flickr.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Meg Stone has a precise and very true observation in <a href="http://jamaicaplaingazette.com/2012/02/03/letter-story-should-have-focused-on-self-defense/" targe="_blank">jamaicaplaingazette.com</a> about how the media seems to ignore - or at least appears to underplay - a very important fact about women and self-defense actions.<br />
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Stone has the same experience as yours truly - it is proven countless of times, and beyond a shadow of a doubt how women are capable of defending themselves in situations where the attacker is male and very likely much stronger. In fact there are several thousands (and growing) cases being documented: <a href="http://jujitsu.no/english/women-can1.html" target="_blank">Women Can</a>.<br />
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By failing to focus on the facts of the matter, it may be that men as well as women may think that your only viable option is to get help from the authorities/police, a male companion, or begin carrying a gun for protection. Now, there is probably nothing wrong with being able to trust in outside help, as long as you don't take away the individual's trust in herself and her own abilities before anything else!<br />
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A sad but rather obvious fact is that you will often times be alone, and that you will need to stand your own ground. Any help will many times come in after the fact - or in addition to your own self-defense maneuvers.<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">A closer reading of the article reveals that this woman successfully defended herself by using her voice and shining a flashlight in the would-be assailant's face. In response to her actions, the assailant fled, but not before she got a physical description, which she gave to the police. Most importantly, this woman's bravery and fast thinking kept her from sustaining serious injuries. Unfortunately, this woman's successful self-protective actions are nowhere to be found in the Gazette's headline or the opening paragraph of the article.</blockquote>In the above article, the author makes a reference to the <a href="http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw2011/pdf/stat-overviews.pdf" target="_blank">National Crime Victimization Survey</a>. It's undoubtedly a good idea to read it and make up your own mind.<br />
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In any case, the author makes a very good point in my opinion, and you should definitely give it a read. I'm also curious as to what your perspective is on this issue. Feel free to post below, re-tweet or post to Facebook!martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-35329447952309084412012-02-05T00:01:00.001+01:002012-02-05T00:02:56.628+01:00Intuition - a textbook example<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trusting your instincts when followed<br />
Illustration photo, from sxc.hu</td></tr>
</tbody></table>From Tulsa Oklahoma, <a href="http://www.newson6.com/story/16674121/tulsa-womans-quick-thinking-leads-to-arrest" target="_blank">here's</a> a textbook example of why you should always pay attention to your surroundings and listen to your instincts/gut feeling when you get this "something isn't quite right here".<br />
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It is really impressive to see how this woman does everything right in handling this potentially dangerous situation - read it carefully and learn from it!<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">She got off work Thursday night, went home, opened the garage door and, as she does each night, took a moment to look around.<br />
"When I turned around to check, I felt somebody was there. He looked me straight in the eye," Keely said.<br />
Keely quickly realized she had been followed. She put the garage door back down and pulled out of her neighborhood, hoping maybe he was just lost, but he followed her.</blockquote>What's your take on this article? Also, do you have similar experiences like this with using your awareness and trusting your instincts?martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-30094269461082256332012-02-04T22:14:00.000+01:002012-02-04T22:14:09.666+01:00Peppers spray - MMA combo<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkgxEMWXLvwIyJ8JE6OK9ZDRe82ZMinFC4Ls9L0N3_36-CY6GKq-Lgv0SsLQPOrUzVSgbK9QegqeQ7NPMdCwsVkMH2t55TbjFwCjZkWoVxNmebZu7Zju9Mc1vHBfAezixP8Mm/s1600/mma-pepper-spray-combo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkgxEMWXLvwIyJ8JE6OK9ZDRe82ZMinFC4Ls9L0N3_36-CY6GKq-Lgv0SsLQPOrUzVSgbK9QegqeQ7NPMdCwsVkMH2t55TbjFwCjZkWoVxNmebZu7Zju9Mc1vHBfAezixP8Mm/s200/mma-pepper-spray-combo.jpg" width="197" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MMA - Illustration, from Flicker.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>OK, so it wasn't the MMA (mixed martial arts) alone that did the trick - a healthy doze of pepper spray was part of the self-defense combo.<br />
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Still, it is no doubt that learning martial arts can be of great help when you suddenly find yourself in a dangerous situation like the California based woman here did.<br />
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Also, it is definitely a major equalizer to have access to some sort of weapon - here a can of pepper spray.<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">A Sanger woman used mixed martial arts skills on a man claiming to be a door-to-door salesman.<br />
It was around noon Thursday, when Mayra Villanueva heard the doorbell ring. She looked out and saw it was a man dressed as a Dish Network consultant.<br />
She opened the door and that's when he threw a punch, and tried to get into the house.</blockquote>Anyone else having good or bad experiences with using martial arts and/or pepper spray for self-defense? Feel free to comment below!martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-57995872363833764862011-09-24T18:02:00.002+02:002012-02-09T19:16:59.866+01:00Gun to a knife fight<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1vf9egebpBCT48m11hM7c2Jdyove6NvHIhVODNsg-lAPq1cQF_ChNnJYV1oSN9rpwkCnPMbMTdgTd16Kq5Bi9frTLAp9TIubZdZUOq4qv963e_Rsj9cl5KYgJZZOyeplK055/s1600/gun-to-a-knife+fight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1vf9egebpBCT48m11hM7c2Jdyove6NvHIhVODNsg-lAPq1cQF_ChNnJYV1oSN9rpwkCnPMbMTdgTd16Kq5Bi9frTLAp9TIubZdZUOq4qv963e_Rsj9cl5KYgJZZOyeplK055/s200/gun-to-a-knife+fight.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Illustration image - From Flickr.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Really hard to say what went through the mind of the gun-toting maniac from this article at <a href="http://blog.al.com/live/2011/09/pensacola_man_guns_down_man_wh.html" target="_blank">blog.al.com</a>... Trying to prove a point that you can't stop bullets with a knife?<br />
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"Florida -- A 67-year-old Pensacola man is charged with murder for allegedly gunning down a 53-year-old man who was trying to show how he could defend himself using a knife, according to Escambia County deputies."<br />
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"Escambia deputies responded to the shooting at about 10:51 p.m. Thursday night at the Moorings Apartments (...). When they arrived, they found Alvin Merriwell Lewis Jr. dead inside the suspect's apartment. Lewis had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds."<br />
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So, apart from repeating the old adage of not bringing a knife to a gun fight, one could also add: Don't demonstrate knife self-defense moves to a lunatic with a gun.<br />
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Anything to add? Feel free to do so in the comments field below.martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-81833247984303676492011-08-14T20:24:00.001+02:002012-02-10T07:37:45.877+01:00Verbal self-defense<div style="text-align: left;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidU0_C0GHMir-MkuPGncGu2KaVwhpzbzFLYlEOa6QJaV8ogyItWFHeqxwz-iFyOIpp8NhxFcJLZWiOAC4-PIvjOzzKlCcIvvyvuv_4s5hKaG5S90RHLrBKPy_r-TLiwg8Gk8cI/s1600/bi-lingual-self-defense.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidU0_C0GHMir-MkuPGncGu2KaVwhpzbzFLYlEOa6QJaV8ogyItWFHeqxwz-iFyOIpp8NhxFcJLZWiOAC4-PIvjOzzKlCcIvvyvuv_4s5hKaG5S90RHLrBKPy_r-TLiwg8Gk8cI/s200/bi-lingual-self-defense.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Illustration image - From Flickr.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>At least sort of... Probably more like bi-lingual self-defense.<br />
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In any case, <a href="http://www.wsbtv.com/news/28823033/detail.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this story</a> about a very resourceful bi-lingual young woman is a solid proof as to why language skills can come in handy and save the day when someone attempts to rob you.<br />
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The 23-year-old woman managed to keep her wits. She definitely outsmarted and outmaneuvered the attempted robber - that's for sure.<br />
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So next time you may begin wondering if spending time to learn more than one language can be beneficial to you - just remember this case... Bi-lingual self-defense :-)martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-52705432393336557712011-07-30T20:28:00.001+02:002011-07-30T20:30:47.599+02:00Lame excuses #12Arizona -- A 76-year-old man who was accused of forcing a maid to put her hand on his penis four times while the woman was cleaning his trailer home in Glendale, claimed 'Satan made him do it'. Yeah, right...<br />
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The victim reportedly said the old man made repeated sexual comments towards her while she was cleaning the trailer.<br />
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She said he tried to give her a hug, but then grabbed hold of her hand - forcing it on to his crotch instead.<br />
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And sure, why not blame Satan, or your penis, or alcohol, or "sex drive", or drugs, or your childhood, or your parents ... or the government. It can't be your own fault, now can it?martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-85496053135848728912011-06-07T17:06:00.000+02:002011-06-07T17:06:40.813+02:00Lame excuses #11Connecticut -- As a result of injuries he sustained from an assault in Stamford, a 78-year-old man died on February 22, 2009.<br />
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The incident which led to the tragedy occurred in a downtown parking lot, according to <a href="http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/default/article/Chiropractor-says-he-acted-in-self-defense-in-1411695.php#page-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stamfordadvocate.com</a>.<br />
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During the recent (June 2011) manslaughter trial, the defendant accused of punching and knocking out - a 6'2" and 200 pound, 49-year-old man - is claiming he acted in self-defense.<br />
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Yeah, right...martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-83338874750259593762011-05-03T16:01:00.000+02:002011-05-03T16:01:34.761+02:00One tough old man!China -- An 81-year-old man fought back in self-defense was reportedly able to send eight young would-be robbers fleeing in Hong Kong, according to <a href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1636369.php/Hong-Kong-man-81-fights-off-gang-of-eight-teenage-muggers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">monstersandcritics.com</a>.<br />
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The man, identified as Mak, had finished his morning exercise when he was pushed to the ground in an underpass.<br />
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This has got to be one tough old guy... After all, three of the teenage attackers - between the ages of 15 and 19 - is said to have been given treatment at a hospital for cuts and bruises after the Sunday incident.<br />
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I sincerely hope these young punks have learned a lesson. In any case, I salute you, Mr "Mak Attack".martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-57523277948062330732011-04-24T23:22:00.000+02:002011-04-24T23:22:58.252+02:00A pen for self-defenseArizona -- As we all know, a number of everyday items - and things you regularly carry on your person in particular - can come in handy in a self-defense situation. The unassuming pen is definitely on that short list of things you could potentially grab for if you ever found yourself in a tight spot.<br />
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So far, so good. Only problem is that most pens really don't stand much of anything before they break. Heck, a lot of them don't even function properly purely as writing tools...<br />
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Enter <a href="http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/the_valley/ahwatukee/article_8f4ef70e-1153-5534-a816-13bc868d62d9.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Tactical Pens</a> and similar special designed self-defense pens. These tools are - in addition to being pens (duh) - made to withstand serious abuse without splitting, bending or breaking.<br />
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The end to all your troubles? Well of course not. Like everything else they have their advantages and disadvantages, and you will of course be at least somewhat trained in the application. And also, keeping it in your purse or briefcase - you know the usual hiding place for your pepper spray canister - won't do you any good at all.<br />
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<object height="255" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uBAlpX-G45o?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uBAlpX-G45o?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="255"></embed></object>martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-52095918857326911792011-04-08T23:10:00.000+02:002011-04-08T23:10:08.639+02:00Unruly students<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjshCP3h-wwM3Drhi8-8z_5bEKcjQGqxpEEqeaG5maC9LKTXcdA3YtnD1aQerw45YPtZSZJGWeGZ2Aqb85lNePwiszpLuBi351zQFAEaQYJ_GJu1H-vjFGIfwCheJxIsrJoWnr/s1600/pepper-spray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjshCP3h-wwM3Drhi8-8z_5bEKcjQGqxpEEqeaG5maC9LKTXcdA3YtnD1aQerw45YPtZSZJGWeGZ2Aqb85lNePwiszpLuBi351zQFAEaQYJ_GJu1H-vjFGIfwCheJxIsrJoWnr/s200/pepper-spray.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Georgia -- So, you're a teacher for special needs children and you're having a couple of unruly students in your class.<br />
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Two disruptive, teenage students refuse to return to their seats - what do you do? That's simple, you just <a href="http://buypepperspraynow.com/" target="_blank">pepper spray</a> them.<br />
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At least that ways the solution one female Bibb County teacher used recently in her classroom, according to <a href="http://www.41nbc.com/news/local-news/3090-bibb-county-teacher-arrested-accused-of-pepper-spraying-student" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41nbc.com</a>.<br />
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This really makes me wonder if she was only having a permanent brain meltdown or simply had lost it temporarily.<br />
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At least it goes to show that a lot of teachers unfortunately don't have the skills or training needed to control potential violent conflicts and other similar problems at school.martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-64443082246071465112011-04-08T22:44:00.000+02:002011-04-08T22:44:00.198+02:00Lame excuses #10Australia -- A 18-year-old amateur boxer from Samoa reportedly tried to convince authorities he acted in "self-defense" when he savagely beat a 41-year-old blind man and knocked down his carer, before robbing the 30-year-old carer while he lay unconscious.<br />
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The victims had rushed to the aid a distressed woman in a Brisbane inner-city public toilet block on July 28, 2009, according to <a href="http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/amateur-boxer-jailed-for-punching-blind-man-in-head-as-he-went-to-help-a-woman-in-distress/story-e6freon6-1226035993662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">couriermail.com.au</a>.<br />
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I guess his mother must be really proud of this good-for-nothing P.O.S...martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-22504678978909964112011-04-04T03:08:00.000+02:002011-04-04T03:08:21.346+02:00Paramedics safetySouth Africa -- Female paramedics in Durban Deep and Johannesburg are scared for their own safety - and it appears more than rightfully so after reading this news article by <a href="http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article1001771.ece/Female-medics-still-at-risk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">timeslive.co.za</a>.<br />
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The work force has been promised the female paramedics self-defense training for more than a year and some has gone through that. But do they send the ones being out there doing the job...? Oh no - these knuckleheads send the managers. Yeah, you read that right. Smart move... Not.<br />
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One female paramedic said the panic buttons that the paramedics carry have never been used because they do not work. Her shift commander said the batteries are flat. Brilliant excuse, playing with people lives like that...martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-60009905744429753042011-03-30T00:36:00.000+02:002011-03-30T00:36:35.005+02:00Spendid self-defenseWords are really not necessary - rather than this: "You suddenly don't look quite so tough with your pants around your ankles." :-)<br />
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- You are being approached by someone face to face<br />
- The person distracts you or even attacks you (as in the above story)<br />
- You are being attacked from behind by the persons accomplices<br />
- This can also be a set-up for theft (pickpocket)<br />
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The people behind you are there either as a back up for the person in front or as the ones doing the actual hit.<br />
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In either case it is always recommended you walk, move (or if needed push) past the person confronting you. This goes even if you are stopped for directions, time, a dime or what ever. You are in a far better situation to evaluate and act when you're able to turn and face the person - and consequently any other persons - confronting you!<br />
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Read the above story and judge for yourself how bad it is to fight someone with your back to someone you don't know is there...martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-50516737933006672272010-09-15T08:29:00.000+02:002010-09-15T08:29:09.803+02:00"That'll teach you!"How about teaching someone self-defense moves ... whether they want it or not :-)<br />
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In Louisiana, a university student was arrested for simple battery of another student, according to <a href="http://www.lsureveille.com/news/crime-briefs-9-14-2010-1.2329641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lsureveille.com</a>.<br />
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The alleged victim complained to police that an 18-year-old fellow student, of Metairie, subjecting him to a "series of submission holds without his permission".<br />
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The suspect aggressor reportedly told police he was trying to teach the young man self-defense and had no intention of hurting him.martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-34367148800516217892010-09-14T22:51:00.000+02:002010-09-14T22:51:46.643+02:00Improvising talentAll right, I'll admit it ... I like banjo. I even play one when ever the mood hits me. And now there seems to be more more reason for picking one. Self-defense. Yes, you heard that right.<br />
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A 21-year-old Overland Park man was able to swing his banjo. in self-defense when he was attacked recently with a knife and a frying pan by another young male, according to <a href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/crime_scene/2010/09/banjo-used-in-self-defense-smell-of-alcohol-prevalent-police-say.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blogs.kansascity.com</a>. Police said the banjo blow to the head stopped the "pan-handler", who was treated for a cut and later arrested.<br />
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Banjolly good... Obviously great improvising :-)martial Arts Sourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569939985794305198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23950494.post-46934429312761898042010-08-27T23:05:00.000+02:002010-08-27T23:05:37.889+02:00Coffee to goHot liquid can be a great self-defense solution. Hope McDonald's won't be sued this time around for serving their coffee too hot...<br />
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Maine -- Portland police said a 25-year-old man's craving for drugs lead to a crime spree that included an attempt to drive of with an ambulance, three armed robberies and attempted theft of a cash register.<br />
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The suspect was arrested after he was doused with hot coffee by a McDonald's restaurant employee as he allegedly attempted to steal a cash register, according to <a href="http://wbztv.com/wireapnewsme/Maine.man.s.2.1882453.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wbztv.com</a>.<br />
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