Physical attacks often involve a combination of psychological manipulation and brute force. Among the various tactics employed by attackers, four principles frequently stand out: Distraction, Deception, Destruction, and Dialogue. Understanding these principles can help individuals recognise and respond to potential threats more effectively. Distraction Distraction is a common tactic used by attackers to divert a
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Womens only martial arts lessons, advantages and disadvantages
Martial arts training offers numerous physical and mental benefits for practitioners of all genders. However, women-only martial arts classes have become increasingly popular as they provide a unique environment tailored to the needs and preferences of female students. Let’s explore the advantages and disadvantages of such classes. Some of the Advantages of Women-Only Martial Arts
The importance of learning self defence
In an era marked by uncertainty and varied challenges, the importance of learning self-defence cannot be overstated. Self-defence goes beyond physical techniques; it encompasses a mindset of empowerment, awareness, and preparedness. Whether you’re a child, teenager, adult, or senior, mastering self-defence skills can significantly enhance personal safety and well-being. Here’s why learning self-defence is crucial:
Do Traditional Martial Arts Teach Self Defence?
Listening to a Tik Tok video a self defence instructor stated that traditional martial arts do not teach self defence. This is not the first time that I have heard this statement, but personally I disagree. You may think well you train in a traditional martial art and so your opinion will be skewed, but
Rhythm and self defence
Rhythm is something that most people would associate with music and dance, but not with martial artsor self defence. Well rhythm is something that fits in well with self defence, as if you look at arts such as capoeira it can easily be mistaken for a type of street dance. Even looking at a
What is the best martial art?
An age-old question that plagues all martial artists once in their life is what is the best martial art? The answer to this question has many answers. Some will say the art that they train in is the best to them. As an example, a lifelong Brazilian ju jitsu practitioner may have the view that
Palm Strikes Vs Punches
Palm Strikes vs Punches Many reputable self-defence instructors teach palm strikes rather than punches. The question is why? The reality of the matter is there are pros and cons to both techniques, and you need to see what suits you. The biggest argument for palm strikes and against punches is that there is
What Parents need to know about bullying
Bullying is a serious problem. There are various reports and surveys on bullying which report between 46% and 74% of young people will experience bullying at some point. Sometimes this is relatively minor, however, the majority of the time it is not. Bullying by it’s very nature is most frequently an ongoing campaign which has
One of the most important things you can do for your female friends, daughters, sisters, mothers
Ladies, Congratulations if you are reading this, as most women don’t like to think about sexual assault. The problem with that is that sexual assault is a lot more common than you would think. One in ten women will be raped. One of the biggest reasons why sexual violence is so prevalent is because assaulters keep