Self defense tips

First let's talk about "muscle memory". This is what you get from training. When you do a thing *correctly* over and over you will start to do it without thought. This works ... More

Sergeant Joe B. Fricks Gunfight Rules (each starts with a numeral) (My added comments will start with a letter)  *I'm not sure if Sgt Frick really wrote this but why reinv... More

The answer is- Judo and Muay Thai (kick boxing).        One needs striking and grappling skills.       ... More

NOTE: SAME ARTICLE APPEARS UNDER "STREET FIGHTING" It is the rare person who has a well developed instinct to survive in tough situations.  Most of us hav... More

You should always try to avoid fighting, but if that is not possible, one useful thing to remember is to keep your chin tucked tightly and safely into your chest instead of stic... More

When your wallet is stolen, you have two major issues to deal with. They are your money and your life. A thief with your driver’s license and credit cards can use the con... More

Never face your opponent square on. This pose has no protective value as it leaves all your major targets open for a hammering. A good fighting stance will present the strongest... More

Study the teachings of Sun Tzu. The messages are for all times and places. Interpretations are available on-line and in paper.  The techniques apply in battles on the stree... More

Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces. One of the things I like about this system is that you have to practice real life scenarios, some sa... More

A proper shooting stance must provide for: (1) The greatest possible degree of equilibrium and stability of the shooter's body and weapon with the least possible strain on the... More