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The biggest problem with martial arts and self defense
Published on 2010-06-30 16:10:00
Martial arts and self defense as taught today is about fighting when it should be about surviving. Why is it that way? The reason is simple - the majority of self defense is derived from martial arts. Martial arts are about fighting. Also, all competitive martial sports are about fighting. These two things encompass (almost) the entire world of self defense and martial arts today. If we are serious about the goal most people have with studying self defense - survival - then we must rethink e
Which martial art do I recommend to people?
Published on 2010-06-29 18:14:00
I get a lot of emails asking "what martial art should I take?". I kind of answered (in a long winded way) in my post about ALL sorts of martial arts you could study. Thing is, the people who end up on my blog are generally looking for the arts that *I* would study and want to study something similar. Currently, Krav Maga is always the first one I recommend to people who have never taken a class before or have very limited experience. Krav Maga is the best thing you will find for every day se
Escape and distance creation
Published on 2010-06-26 18:48:00
The first concept for components for a new martial art. This relates directly with goal-based martial arts. I very unscientifically estimate that around 99% of personal assault should be met with the goal of escape. Distance creation is directly related to escape. What can it give you? The ability to completely avoid a fight Time to survive, yell or people to see you Space Time to think Time to find a weapon Escape and distance creation doesn't necessarily mean getting out of a hold. It d
