Mastering verbal de-escalation is an important skill in all self defence situations. Physical or verbal escalation can either happen with an intent to cause harm. Such as sexual assault or even someone who just wants to start a physical fight for no reason. VERBAL DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES FOR SELF DEFENCE As martial artist we are…
Executing the power karate punch. Like all karate practitioners, we all want to increase the power of our punches. This is due to our training as a karateka. We are always striving to improve and get better. WE PUNCH WITH TOO MUCH TENSION When anyone starts training in martial arts or boxing, you feel that…
Drinking spiking awareness. As a new year approaches and we are looking at starting the new year off with a bang. We need to remain vigilant when it comes to our personal safety. Everyone deserves to let their hair down and have some fun, especially at this time of the year. But thinking about what…
Protect yourself against stalking. We have all probably heard or read that celebrities have to deal with stalkers. But unfortunately this also occurs to the general public. This can include people who we have had brief encounters, ex-partners or ex-husbands. WHAT IS STALKING Stalking is defined as being harassed or threatening behaviour that makes the…
Transforming fear into strength is an important skill to develop, when dealing with a self defence scenario. When we are exposed in potentially dangerous situations, our fear response symptoms kick in. Adrenaline floods out systems and can improves out abilities and functions. This includes becoming tolerant to pain. But this can very thing can also…
Fear to freedom domestic violence will help you understand the warning signs from potential abusers or ex partners. It is important to understand the early warning signs in a new relationship. But also if you are trying to escape from this type of relationship. Some of the most powerful questions around the world are how…
Understanding a predator’s mindset is an essential tool in self defence . Even though, the world we live in, as a whole is a safe place. Unfortunately, most of us float through life, with the mentality “It will never happen to me”. So therefore, you don’t take your personal security too seriously. Especially during your…
Understanding the making of an blackbelt. Everybody who has started their martial arts journey. Has said that one phrase “I can’t wait to get my black belt”? But what really what it’s all about are the characteristics of each practitioner that becomes the making of a black belt. Not actually the belt itself. A black…
Building Your Endurance Building your endurance in martial arts is described as the ability to maintain prolonged physical effort such as outlasting your opponent in the dojo or in a real life self defence situation. This requires 3 main levels of fitness such as cardiovascular, muscular, and strong mental mindset. Stamina in also an important…
Learning how to use your emergency sos function on your mobile. Is vital for our safety as we live in a very unpredictable world, where anything is possible. I hope there that you will never be a day that you have to use this function, however it could save your life one day. Here’s…
What is the power of sparring. If you have ever researched this topic there is always a comparison about sport sparring and combat sparring in general. While sport karate for example is great to teach you speed, agility, distance management and timing. I think if this the only way you know how to spar, this…
How can I bully proof my child. Are you like the majority of parents out there, wondering how you can bully proof your child. It is really sad to see how much bullying has escalated since I was a kid. This a global problem affecting children and their families all over the world. Just like…
WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular combat sports not only for men but also for women worldwide. A lot of people take up this martial art I order to protect themselves and entering in competitions. This style of martial arts has been designed to focus more…
Like any physical activity we take on in real life, staying motivated can be difficult after years of training. We tend to make excuses of why we can’t train such as it’s too hot, too hard, I’m tired or my body is sore. It is vital that we stay consistent in our training in order…
Mastering karate block and stances is the guide on what to expect when you start your karate journey. There is approximately over 75 different styles of karate around the world, all comprising of different kata’s and techniques. I myself train in Shindo Karate which is based off Shotokan Karate (one of the most popular….