Self-defense from a knife attack is not a comfortable subject… which is why most people don’t talk about it. Many martial artists avoid the topic, too! That’s because knife defense is very difficult. The fact is if you train with a knife, you’re going to lose… a lot! And since most people train in martial…
Category: SELF DEFENSE
Self-Defense techniques for women and men, plus concepts for protecting your mind and spirit from anything that would cause them harm.
Rear Naked Choke Defense with Stephan Kesting
Every martial artist should practice rear naked choke defense. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective finishes in MMA, which means bad guys everywhere are becoming very familiar with the “lion killer” choke. Fortunately, I know Stephan Kesting. Stephan is the founder of both Grapplearts.com and Self Defense Tutorials.com, and is also one of…
Tips to Manage Distance in a Fight with Randy Brown
Sorry, but your best martial arts technique is worthless if you’re not in the right range to execute it. That’s why learning how to manage distance is so important. But don’t take my word for it… here’s some advice from my friend, Sifu Randy Brown, of Randy Brown Mantis Boxing. If you’d like to hear…
Sucker Punch Self-Defense Tips
Want to know how to stop a sucker punch? Trick question! You can’t stop a sucker punch. A sucker punch is a sneak attack. A surprise. That means you won’t see it coming. Which can happen to anyone! Heck, I’ve been sucker punched, sucker grabbed, sucker shoved, and sucker choked. So, forget about stopping a…
Dirty Fighting Tips for Self-Defense
What exactly is dirty fighting? More importantly, how do you make dirty fighting moves work in a real-life self-defense situation? I answer both of those questions in the video below. If it doesn’t play, you can check out the written summary below. Stay safe, my friend! Dirty Fighting for Self-Defense First question: What is dirty…
Kung Fu Armbar Escape with Sifu TW Smith
Most people watching a Tai Chi student swaying in the park have no idea that those flowing movements contain martial arts techniques like a sweep, break, or armbar escape. But you’re not most people! And either is Sifu TW Smith. Already a fan of his Kung Fu Podcast, I was even more impressed when I…
Forward Rolls for Self-Defense
Forward rolls in the martial arts are taught a lot of different ways… You might see the lead hand cutting across the hip or through the legs, for example. You might also see the back hand cutting across the hip or through the legs. Or maybe both arms are extended. Which is right? For me,…