Learn Self Defense through Martial Arts

Self Defense Ebook - Top Secret Self Defense

2011-03-25T05:05:00.001-07:00

Warning!
Your Respect & Power are Shrinking
Every Minute That You Neglect These
Secrets of Powerful Self Defense and
the Psychology of Pain!

Hmmm, Interesting Report - Protect Your Children From the 7 Deadly Nutrition Myths...

2011-03-15T11:21:00.001-07:00

Discover the NUMBER ONE Thing that you can do TODAY to put your kids at the top of their class.

Learn the three essential questions that 98% of parents don't ask when purchasing food for their families.
Do away with heartless corporate nutrition recommendations. Simplify your kitchen and grocery list while improving your family's health.

Download this free report and learn the three questions you MUST ask when grocery shopping for your children. (ask them on your next trip)

Check it out Now ==> Nutrition Report <==

Regards

Sensei Malcolm Bale

The One You Called Fat has been...

2011-03-14T13:13:00.001-07:00

The One u just called fat? She has been starving herself & she has lost over 30lbs. The One u just called stupid? She has a learning disability & studies over 4hrs a night. The One you just called ugly? She spends hours putting makeup on hoping people will like her. The One you just tripped? She is abused enough at home. There's a lot more to people than you think. Put this as your status if your against bullying.

Low Self Esteem -

2011-03-13T01:27:00.001-08:00

"Low Self Esteem IS Definitely A Solvable Problem."

Low Self Esteem is not something that you are born with.......and it is not something that is set and unchanging throughout your life.

Low self esteem is a fixed and negative frame of mind that you have about yourself or some aspect of your personality.

That's all it is.....a fixed and negative frame of mind.....and that fixed and negative frame of mind is built up from negative personal experiences and thoughts from your past.

An emotionally or physically abusive relationship.
Extreme embarrassment or humiliation.
Failure.
Negative people putting you down.
Pressures of life.
Some difference that others poke fun at

Many types of negative experiences can be at the roots of low self esteem.

And as you go through your life with low self esteem that fixed and negative frame of mind will affect everything you do.

It affects pretty much everything - the decisions you make, your relationships, the career you choose and also your physical and mental health too.

So although low self esteem can be simply defined, the effects of low self esteem can be very complex and far reaching.

It can lead to a life half lived......

And each new disappointment or upset that you suffer in the future will only add to and strengthen those negative fixed frames of mind.

It's a vicious circle.......

But what I want to tell you is this......

The main thing that you must realise if you want to improve your self esteem is that it is possible to break free from all of that.

Check This out to Find out More -

==> Low Self Esteem <==

Jiu Jitsu Combat Secrets -

2011-03-11T13:25:00.001-08:00

- Here's a Great Jiu Jitsu Guide that will help you to lean some simple and effective Jiu Jitsu Techniques that could one day Save Your Life.

- How to Stop Yourself being Strangled

- The Top 12 Body Targets

- The Right and Wrong Ways to Trip Your Opponent

- How to Throw Anyone with Devastating Effect

- How to Harden the Edges of the Hand

- 5 Skills You Can Develop to Give You a Massive Advantage

- How to Disarm a Club Swinging Maniac

- Excrutiatingly Painful ways to Lock and Hold an Attacker

Plus Much More....

Go Take a Look at the Guide Now and You can learn these simple tactics - Immediately

==> Jiu Jitsu Combat Secrets <==

Train Smart - Fightwize

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Puzzlewood in The Forest of Dean, UK

2011-03-06T13:16:00.001-08:00

This place looks crazy - One of the many places we were fortunate to see in the Forest of Dean!

http://www.the-forest-of-dean.co.uk/puzzlewood-in-the-forest-of-dean/

Find Out Some of The Benefits of a Kids Martial Arts Program -

2011-02-10T05:58:00.001-08:00

Martial Arts has always had a reputation for having multiple benefits for children

Your Kids are going to benefit significantly by increasing their General Safety Awareness, the physical and health benefits are fantastic too.

We ensure all the kids have a great deal of fun to ensure they want to keep coming back for more.

As a parent, you know your kids will benefit by learning about Discipline, Self Discipline, Respect and Focus. Attributes that will last a life time.

The Benefits of a Martial Arts Program for Children are Incredible:

Confidence
Self Esteem
Coordination
Focus
Discipline
Health
Weight Control
Friendship
Trust
Commitment
Strength

Come and check out our Kids Martial Arts Program for yourself

Your First Lessons are free and only join us if you love what you see.

Train Smart!

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Chief Instructor

Ju Jitsu Rugby

Amazing Benefits for Children!

2011-02-09T14:10:00.001-08:00

Have you ever seen bad kids? Have you ever seen kids lacking confidence and self-esteem? Have you ever seen a kid that’s been bullied or pushed around to a point they think it’s normal for things to be that way and that it’s their fault? Let me tell you something when you teach youngsters (no matter what it is you teach them) you see it all the time.

There are times when you have to build up the inner person as well as the outer. When you have to teach the kid how to handle the conflicts inside themselves, as well as the conflicts that they may face out on the Street. You need to teach respect for others, by first teaching them to respect themselves.

There is no Fool Proof Formula but I can tell you now that we have seen some amazing transformations in children who have attended our Martial Arts School.

If you have a Martial Arts School near you, go and take a look. Talk to the Instructors and if you like what you see and hear. Let your children give it a go.

Train Smart

Sensei Malcolm Bale

What Causes "Side Stitch"?

2011-02-08T09:25:00.001-08:00

What Causes "Side Stitches," and How do I get rid of them?

A "side stitch" is a sharp pain under the lower edge of the ribcage caused by a muscle spasm of the diaphragm.

Such pain can occur during vigorous exercise, such as running, and seems to more common in novice exercisers who have not yet established proper pacing and who tend to breathe more quickly and shallow.

However, a large percentage of all runners will experience side stitches at some point.

What exactly causes Side Stitches?

As we breathe in, we take air into the lungs, pressing the diaphragm downward. When we exhale, the diaphragm moves up. If the body has some trapped air/gas below the diaphragm, if we've eaten too close to exercise, or if we start exercising too vigorously, the diaphragm may cramp, causing pain under the rib cage on the right side.

A Cure for Side Stitch?

As with any muscle cramp, the best immediate treatment is to try to stretch the cramping muscle as much as possible.

How do you get to the diaphragm on the inside of your body?, Try altering your breathing pattern. Take a deep breath in as quickly as you can, to force the diaphragm down. Hold the breath for a couple of seconds and then forcibly exhale through pursed lips to restrict the outward air flow.

You may also find that bending forward can help you expel as much air as possible. I have actually found that stretching up as tall as I could, even to the point of extending arms up over head, then alternating crouch-tall and tightening/flexing the abs, helped as well.

You may have to stop and walk for a few seconds while concentrating on deep breathing. Continue running after the stitch goes away. If you get a cramp in the middle of a race, you might want to try mixing up your rhythmic breathing/ striding pattern.

If you always exhale when your right foot strikes the ground, try exhaling with the left foot strike.

Another technique that may work for some is peaceful visualization-

- if you are feeling stressed from the day or race, imagine you are elsewhere, & take deep calming breaths as you run.

How to Prevent Side Stitch

The most effective way to prevent a side stitch is to take deep, full "belly breaths" while running.

This allows the diaphragm to fully lower and reduces the stress on it. Taking a lot of shallow breaths when running, the diaphragm remains in a consistently high position and never lowers enough to allow the connective ligaments of the liver to relax.

The diaphragm becomes stressed and a "stitch" may result. Another way to prevent stitches is ensure you include a warm-up that helps gradually increase your running speed

Until the Next Stitch :o)

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Who is the Little Samurai Program for?

2011-02-08T07:02:00.001-08:00

The Little Samurai Program is for Children from 5 to 8 years old.

Every Module Covers the following areas

Basic Martial Arts
Safety Awareness
Fun Fitness
Personal Values

Keep Your Children - Safe, Fit and Healthy

Be sure to keep your eye on this area because you really don't want to miss the launch

Train Smart!

Sensei Malcolm Bale

The Little Samurai Program

2011-02-07T06:14:00.001-08:00

The Little Samurai Program will be launched this week.

A great introductory program for Parents and Children (approx. 5 to 8 years old)

You'll discover the benefits of Martial Arts, especially when you practice at home.

Train Smart

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Grab a Copy of Our Self Defence Book for Free

2011-02-03T02:10:00.001-08:00

You can Grab Yourself a Free Copy of our Self Defence Book Here

It's Crazy How Our Fightwize Self Defence Courses Have Grown -

2011-02-03T02:02:00.001-08:00

At Fightwize, we started holding Free Self Defence Courses in 2002 in Calgary and it's crazy to think how much we've grown and how many locations are available now.

We hold Free Self Defence Courses at the following locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Coventry, Warwickshire, England

It looks like we may have a regular location in Mexico in the not too distant future too :o)

We have held courses in several other locations too, just not on such a regular basis. We've also held Corporate Self Defence Courses for many Companies, these courses act as perfect team-building events too.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in holding a course at a location near you

Malcolm Bale

Head Instructor

www.fightwize.com

www.malcolmbale.com

PS - Feel Free to Grab a Copy of our Self Defence Book for Free. It covers a good deal of the information we use for our Free Self Defence Courses

Both Adults and Children - Reap the Benefits of Martial Arts

2011-02-02T23:05:00.001-08:00

From our Kids Martial Arts Program to our Junior Program, an Adult Ju Jitsu Program and a Martial Arts Fitness program, our instructors are dedicated to helping you and/or your family achieve your individual goals.
Why are Martial Arts So Popular?
Martial arts are so popular because no other activity can provide the same results as Martial Arts for each individual participant. Whether your goals are self-confidence, self-defense, personal development, fitness, and flexibility or to earn a black belt, our school will take you there.

Martial Arts are Great for Children
Parents today are recognizing that the public school system is not enough. Millions of parents are bringing martial arts, as we teach here, into their children's lives to supplement their education.

Carleton University, in a study reported in Psychology Today (January 1985), found that children in martial arts have a lower level of anxiety; an increased sense of responsibility; a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks; a higher sense of self-esteem; higher level of social intelligence; and were less likely to be radical.

Parents report these five important benefits for their children from our martial arts classes:

1. Our Reward System improves children's self-esteem
Martial arts are not like team sports because the emphasis is on developing the individual's self-esteem not the team's winning record. The belt and stripe system is the key. When kids earn their belts or stripes it gives them a great sense of accomplishment that really improves the way they feel about themselves.
2. Our program teaches children Discipline
On of the things parents appreciate most about our classes is the improvement in their child's self-discipline. We have a wonderful instructors who love to work with children, but are also very clear about limits. We enforce good rules of behavior in class, and we expect the same good behavior at home and in school. 
3. Our activities channel children's Aggression
Many doctors actually prescribed our school for treatment because of the positive outlet it gives the kids for all their energy. 
4. Our confidence classes enhance children's Self-Esteem
We believe confidence is one of the most important things we can give kids. That's why every class we teach has confidence-building drills included. 
5. Our program teaches children essential Self Defence skills
Our program teaches practical, proven self-defense methods. We also teach the kids that the moves they learn in class will work, so they don't go home and try them on their sister, or neighbour.

Martial Arts is a Fun, Fulfilling Workout for Adults
Our adult students really appreciate the differences between martial arts training and standard exercise programs. 
6. Our workouts are a great way to get in shape
Martial arts like an exercise program with a bonus! You learn to defend yourself while you get in shape. 
7. Our classes relieve Stress
Martial arts are well known for its stress relieving benefits. The emphasis on mind-body training goes far beyond the benefits of standard, health club type exercise programs. 
8. Our classroom practice sessions give you Confidence
I think the confidence building part of our program is what students appreciate the most. Nothing can take the place of the security in knowing that you can defend yourself, if you have to. 
9. What we teach you could save your life
At our school, everything we teach is reality based. Our instructor's work very hard to insure that most any situation you might encounter is covered in the classroom under very safe learning conditions, so you will be prepared. 
10. Our program is a lot of fun
The reason our program is so successful is because we make the classes fun and exciting. We learned a long time ago that if people are having fun, they learn much faster.

Our Programs
We a have number of different programs to offer even the busiest students. From our martial arts for children and pre-school classes to our martial arts fitness, and black belt programs we have a program for everyone.

Our Instructors
We're proud of our instructor's accomplishments. But, we're more proud of the achievements of our students. Our instructors understand that the student's individual progress is the most important focus of their attention. That's why our instructors continue to be students themselves. They take classes, attend seminars and continually work to improve their ability to help our students reach their goals.

Our Commitment to You
We're so confident in our program that we offer a money back guarantee. If, within your first 3 classes, you don't feel you are getting the benefits you desire from our school, we will refund your money. Try getting that from a health spa.

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions.

Best Regards

Malcolm Bale
Head Instructor
http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com
Tel - 07954 718823

Whose Fault When Children Don't Listen?

2011-02-02T14:04:00.001-08:00

Focus is one of the main areas where Martial Arts can really help children.

As a parent, have you ever found yourself wishing that your son or daughter listened better? Do you feel that just a slight improvement in their listening skills would make a huge difference in their potential?

Getting your child to absorb 100% of what you're telling them is a challenge that many parents and teachers face. Did you ever wonder..."Boy I hope he listens in school better than he does at home!"

If your son or daughter could improve their listening comprehension just 10% it would have a profound impact on them don't you agree? So here's what you can do...

First understand that your child is forced to deal with dozens of external distractions during the course of the day; TV, radio, classmates, computers, and the list goes on. These external distractions combined with your child's internal distractions, (the inability to control one's thought process) cause most listening problems.

Make your child aware of these two distractions, (internal and external) teach him the difference between each, then get him to give you examples of when each one affected his ability to listen. Just this knowledge will make him a better listener.

Teach your child the importance of focusing his eyes, ears, mind, and body. Focusing all four will engage him totally in the listening process. Make sure your child knows that when it comes time to listen the first thing he has to do is look at the person talking in the eyes.

When his eyes are focused he could then tune in his ears to the message and process it in his mind. Now you're getting somewhere!

Finally, teach him about standing or sitting up straight when listening, if the body is out of focus or slouched the message will not be clearly understood. Maybe you could hold off on delivering your message until his body is focused and up -right.

Becoming aware of these simple but effective concepts will go a long way toward helping your child be a more focused listener. Try them out and see how they work!

Train Hard - Fightwize

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Grow Your Martial Arts Club

2011-01-31T12:54:00.001-08:00

I grew my Martial Arts Club in Canada from less than 30 students to close to 200 over a couple of years.

I could have done it much quicker but even that was quicker than I could handle.

When you reach a point where you have to start looking for a larger Full Time Location, you know you're onto something big.

I have to confess though. I didn't do it all on my own, I used the help of information like that taught in ==> Grow Your Martial Arts School <==

It only costs a Fraction of similar Programs too :o)

Go check it out

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Grow Your Martial Arts School

Boxing Workouts You Can Do at Home

2011-01-31T08:36:00.001-08:00

Boxing established a great appetite for Fitness for me, long before I started Martial Arts

Let's say -

You Want to be in Great Shape
You can't get to one of my Group Sessions or other Personal Training sessions
You need a workout that's going to keep you motivated.
You don't want to spend a fortune on Gym Fees.

Here's a great idea for some Boxing Workouts, you can do them at home, they will help you get into Great Shape and it's suitable for Everyone.

Well, Check this out -

==> Boxing Workouts <==

Train Smart - Fightwize

Sensei Malcolm - Martial Arts Instructor in Rugby, Wark's

We're on Facebook!

2011-01-31T04:30:00.001-08:00

Could you please do me a quick favour and go to our Facebook pages. If you are a Facebook Member, feel free to "like" the pages below, it all helps:

http://www.fightwize.com/Facebook.html
http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/Facebook.html
http://www.ju-jitsu-calgary.com/Facebook.html

Thank You in advance

Train Smart - Fightwize!

Malcolm
Chief Instructor
Tadashii Do Ju Jitsu

Check out the Total Bully Solution

Safety Awareness for Kids

2011-01-30T23:36:00.001-08:00

Our Martial Arts for Kids Classes are great fun and cover many areas -

Martial Arts Techniques
Safety Awareness
Fun Fitness
Personal Development

These are all a part of the Syllabus, not something that we claim exists and then never get around to talking about it.

If nothing else, we will help raise the bar for other Martial Arts Clubs in Rugby. They will need to follow suit.

People want more for their kids than just to learn a bunch of techniques. Martial Arts can teach your children some potentially dangerous techniques, however, they need to learn responsibility in order to own them.

Every Class provides so much value, parents know they need to bring their kids along and enough fun to make the kids want to come back next week. Both parents and Children need so much more than a program that teaches punching and kicking.

Safety Awareness for kids is an area often overlooked. What would your kids actually do if approached by a stranger? What would they do if the we lost in town or a shopping mall? What do strangers look like or how do you actually describe a stranger to a child when most assaults are committed by someone they actually know? It's something we hate to think about but something that must be taught. These are just a few topics covered in the Safety Awareness aspect of our Syllabus

Find Out More About Our Martial Arts Club in Rugby

10 Minute Fitness is...

2011-01-30T14:28:00.001-08:00

10 Minute Fitness is...

To help develop the habit of regular training
A stepping Stone!
To help you get in the habit of Training
or even back in the habit of Training
Some will do the same 14 Day Challenge again
Some people will go on to bigger and better things
Simple Effective Exercise you can do at home

MalcolmBale.com

Ju Jitsu is......

2011-01-29T12:43:00.001-08:00

Ju jitsu is a name used in Japanese martial arts techniques, it can be translated as “Gentle Art”, which is a bit of a misconception.

Ju jitsu came from Japan as a way of defeat of an opponent without using any weapons.

Since hitting the opponent didn't do much justice, they would be attacked with pins and throws. This worked against the attacker's energy.

There are different ways that people practise ju jitsu. Some of the techniques used include, holds, throwing, trapping, biting, gouging, striking and kicking.

Ju jitsu is practiced Worldwide in sport, self defence and traditional based arts.

• Other methods of combat with jujitsu include:

• Striking (kicking and punching)

• Throwing (body throws)

• Restraining (pinning, wrestling)

• Defence moves (evading, blocking, escaping)

With the ju jitsu system, there is more attention paid to pinning, throwing, choking and strangling techniques. This is different than other systems of martial arts like karate. Ju Jitsu basically forms the basis of Karate, Judo and Aikido.

The danger of ju jitsu is that with training, some of the moves can be fatal. Students that have ju jitsu classes are usually taught in an environment that is not competitive. Because of that, there is not a lot of risk.

With ju jitsu, you will find five main sectors, otherwise known as the arts of training. The five sectors are:

• The Art of Blocking

• The Art of the Fulcrum Throw

• The Art of the Non-Fulcrum

• The Art of Escaping

• The Art of Striking

Train Smart – Fightwize

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Private Ju Jitsu Lessons

2011-01-27T10:37:00.001-08:00

Interested in Private Ju Jitsu Sessions in Rugby or Surrounding Areas.

Technical, for Self Defence or maybe you simply need High Intensity Train Training

Go to - http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/private-ju-jitsu-lessons.html

Give me a call - Rugby - 07954 718823

Regards

Sensei Malcolm

PS - Don't forget the FREE 14 days of Fitness Program - (Sign-up - Top Right of Page)

The Number 1 Cause of Death is...

2011-01-27T02:09:00.001-08:00

Fact - The Number 1 Cause of Death is Heart Disease

Even Google it for yourself and see what they have to say - "The Number 1 Cause of Death is?"

There are many major risk factors including High Blood Pressure, High Blood Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking and Physical Inactivity.

Another Contributing factor is Stress.

Some of these factors we can actually do something about through Good Nutrition and Regular Exercise. Good Nutrition and Regular Exercise can make an enormous difference to your health, without going OTT. Do some exercise at home, join the Gym, do whatever it takes to get yourself off the couch. Do something that's fun too and will keep you going back.

And...Did you know that one of the major causes of Stress is due to a lack of Finances? We can actually do something about that too. How about creating a second stream of income. There is more opportunity to do this that ever before. One of the methods I have used is is outlined right ==>Here<==. I not only used many of these strategies to grow my own business but I created a nice little 2nd income too. Go take a look, it only costs a few dollars and if it doesn't work you'll get a full refund anyway :o)

Train Smart - Fightwize!

Join us for 10 Minutes of Fitness per Day - Wherever in the World You Are!

2011-01-26T15:49:00.001-08:00

You'll be surprised at what you can achieve in such a small amount of time.

A little bit, often. - It takes just that small amount of discipline to make yourself do it.

...but whatever you like to tell other people, you know that you are going to benefit from some regular exercise. Even 10 minutes per day will make a difference.

Don't worry we are going to start off very steadily so whatever state you are in now, it doesn't matter.

Go to - www.malcolmbale.com - Sign up for 14 Days of Fitness in the top right of the page.

Simple and Effective, 10 Minute, Fat Busting Workouts, You can follow along at home, without the need for any fancy equipment - Every Day for 14 Days

Give it a go - It's FREE too :o)

You Know you want to, You know you need to!

Another Anti-Bullying Resource

2011-01-26T04:16:00.001-08:00

Another Great Anti-Bullying Resource was created by Adam Blum.

If You are worried:

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Worried that your child is getting picked on, harassed, or pushed around?
Concerned about their slipping grades and social withdrawal?
Afraid your child is becoming self-destructive or violent?
Angry that school officials are turning a blind eye or giving you the run around?
Heart broken about your son or daughter’s crumbling self-esteem?
Feeling guilty that they won’t talk to you about the problem? That you can’t protect them?
Confused about all the conflicting information?
Desperate for a real solution?

Go Take a Look at:

==>The Total Bully Solution<==

The Bully Solution

2011-01-26T04:08:00.001-08:00

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Each day, 1000’s of students refuse to go to school for fear of the physical or verbal aggression they will receive at the hands of a bully. It goes beyond the physical, unfounded rumours and cyber-bullying are just as damaging and just as dangerous.

==> The Bully Solution <==

Bullying is basically a form of aggression directed by one or more people towards another person. The victim is oftentimes smaller, more passive, and not prone to fight back, basically a perfect target for a bully.

Bullying may take physical or verbal, from punching, shoving, kicking and holding to stealing or breaking a student's belongings. Or using words instead of fists, but the aftereffects may be just as destructive.

Verbal abuse may involve threats, insults, sarcasm, name-calling, slurs, put downs, ridicule or spreading rumours.

Cyber bullying is on the rise, it occurs through use of e-mail, mobile phones, text messages or social network sites to intimidating or threatening other students.

Bullying often crosses into harassment, that is continued abuse or threats made as the result of a person's specific characteristic, such as race, sex, or physical or mental disability.

It’s important to remember that Bullies are basically cowards. They will never pick on someone who is their size or larger, and they will not provoke someone who is likely to fight back or mount any sort of defense. They are counting on the passiveness of their victims to ensure their successful abuse or threats.

In addition, standing up to a bully almost always means the bully will back down, even if the bully is physically larger or stronger than the victim. Remember though that bullies often surround themselves with hangers-on, and one person standing up against a group might not be the wisest choice.

If you suspect your child is being bullied, talk to them, give them a chance to open up about their experiences at school each day. No doubt at first they will be reluctant to talk about, it is a source of embarrassment for them. But be sure to keep those lines of communication open and make them feel comfortable coming to you with their problems.

Resist the urge to confront the bully or the bully's parents straight away. This will do nothing to increase your child's self-esteem and may only make things worse. You may however, wish to let school officials know what is going on so that they may keep an eye on the situation.

Some parents enroll their children in Martial Arts to develop more assertiveness, higher self-esteem, as well as the ability to successfully defend themselves.

==> The Bully Solution <==

There is also nothing wrong with walking away from a bullying situation, and your child needs this affirmed. The child can tell the bully to leave him alone, or come up with a snappy retort at whatever the bully says. Sometimes humour goes a long way in diffusing unpredictable situations.

Children should also be told that it’s perfectly acceptable to inform an adult if they witness another child being bullied. One should never stand idly by, allowing the abuse of another person to go unchallenged.

Likewise, bullies need to be told that their behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Ongoing bullying behavior may result in psychological treatment or in many cases detention or other discipline.

Bullying is commonly considered as a problem amongst boys, but girls are just as capable of bullying. Girls tend to be less physical in bullying, choosing instead to intimidate through seclusion or gossip.

Bullying will never completely go away. There’ll always be those who feel that mistreatment, abuse, and threats of violence being the better way to get ahead. However it can be handled in a manner by which all parties involved may benefit.

Free Self Defence Courses in Rugby

2011-01-25T13:01:00.001-08:00

Each month we hold Free Self Defence Courses in Rugby.

We cover some great information and practice the skills too.

Targeting, Striking, Ground Defence and the Weapon of Opportunity all very simple, effective and practical.

Maybe you have an loved one at home who may benefit from learning these simple skills. Perfect for Men, Women and Teens.

http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/Self-Defense-Course.html

Train Smart - Fightwize

Starting February 1st - 14 Days of Fitness for FREE

2011-01-25T09:34:00.001-08:00

Starting on February 1st 2011, we will be running a 14 Days of Fitness Program.

Sessions will consist of a very quick warm-up, 10 minutes of simple, effective , fat-busting exercises and finish off with a few minutes of stretching. Best of all, you can follow along right in the comfort of your own home, wherever in the world you may be, as long as you have a reasonable internet connection. The Workouts will be posted in a Movie Format right on our Site.

That's right only 10 minutes each day and only for 14 Days. Give it a go, even if it's been years since you last exercised (Then this is especially for you :o)

There are so many benefits to be gained by working out regularly. You'll be surprised at what you can achieve in such short workouts over such a short period of time.

Don't worry, we'll be starting off lightly and building up to a bit of intensity. I'm looking forward to sharing this program. Best of all, it's completely FREE, there is no fancy equipment required either.

Get the details now, Go to www.malcolmbale.com and fill out the form (Top Right)

Train Smart - Fightwize.

PS - You can start any time after February 1st but be sure to Register to ensure you receive the correct links.

More Information About Ju Jitsu Rugby

2011-01-25T07:49:00.001-08:00

OK, Lets make this as simple as possible,

If you want to find out more information about our Ju Jitsu Classes for Adults or Children follow these steps.

1. Go to www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com

2. A Little way down the page you will see a link which says - "Click Here for More Information" - So Click it :o)

3. Fill out the form, it will take about 30 seconds, then click "Submit"

That's it, as easy as 1,2,3.

You can even speak to me directly by phone - 07954 718823

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More Information about Ju Jitsu Rugby

2011-01-21T07:55:00.001-08:00

If you require More Information about Ju Jitsu Rugby, let me make this as easy as possible.

All you have to do is go to the following page:

http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/more-information.html

Once you have added your information, I can keep you right up to date with all the information you could possibly want.

Act fast though as I will only accept a maximum of 20 students into each of the classes. I need to do this so each and every one of the students receives enough attention in each and every class.

So go ahead, go to Ju Jitsu Rugby - More Information and follow the details there.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact (The best way is to use the Contact Us Page on the Site)

Best Regards

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Martial Arts - It's Pure Personal Development

2011-01-20T07:30:00.001-08:00

At Ju Jitsu Rugby, we continually talk about the benefits that Martial Arts has to offer for both Adults and Children alike. The list is long but just to mention a few of these just in case you have not seen the other postings:

Fitness
Health
Potentially Life Saving Skills
Stress Relief

...and if these are not enough for you already, read on....

Confidence
Self Esteem
Anger Control
Personal Safety

That's just a few more but how would like your children to learn many values that will help in all areas of life:

Discipline
Self Discipline
Focus
Respect
Honesty
Excellence
Integrity

These are just a bunch of words the kids learn but a good understanding of the true meaning of each of these and more.

There is no other activity for adults or children that will help in all of these ways. Martial Arts in Rugby or elsewhere is a great activity that will help with many of the other activities you become involved in whether it be work, school, family or other sports.

Give it a try at a Dojo near you, you'll be shocked at the results. We are all capable of achieving so much more than we would care to believe.

Regards

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Ju Jitsu Classes for Adults in Rugby

2011-01-19T09:33:00.001-08:00

At Ju Jitsu Rugby, we run Ju Jitsu Classes for adults.

Ju Jitsu forms the basis of several other Martial Arts such as Judo, Aikido and Karate. It is simple, effective and anyone can participate, regardless of age, gender, size or fitness.

Our specific style is geared more towards Self Defence so all the techniques are

simple, effective and anyone can participate, regardless of age, gender, size or fitness. It's fun and offers so many benefits.

Here's a quick video from a Training session ==> Ju Jitsu Rugby <==

You'll surprise yourself with what you can do with a little training, come along and try a class (it's Free to try it).

Sensei Malcolm Bale
PS - Information on our other Programs is also available -

Little Samurai Program
Junior Martial Arts Program
Martial Arts Fitness Program

The Junior Martial Arts Program (For 8 to 12 Year Olds)

2011-01-18T21:34:00.001-08:00

At our Martial Arts Club In Rugby, we run a Junior Martial Arts Program. It is a 5 level program, intended for children between the age of 8 and 12 years old. It's simply great with so many benefits for kids.

The Junior Martial Arts Program is very well structued and all the kids have a great deal of fun. At the same time, the kids learn some great skills. Not only do they learn basic Martial Arts but they learn Safety Awareness, Personal values and fun fitness.

As a parent, you know your kids will also benefit by learning about Discipline, Self Discipline, Respect and Focus. Attributes that will last a life time.
The Benefits of a Martial Arts Program for Children are Incredible and may include the following:
Confidence
Self Esteem
Coordination
Focus
Discipline
Health
Weight Control
Friendship
Trust
Commitment
Strength
The List goes on...

Sensei Malcolm Bale
PS - Information on our other Programs will be available -

Little Samurai Program
Adult Ju Jitsu Program
Martial Arts Fitness Program

The Junior Martial Arts Program (For 8 - 12 Year Olds)

2011-01-18T21:30:00.001-08:00

The Little Samurai Program (For 5 - 8 Year Olds)

2011-01-18T07:28:00.001-08:00

At our Martial Arts Club In Rugby, we run a Little Samurai Program. It is intended for children between the age of 5 and 8 years old. The Program is simply great for kids!

There is so much more to a great Martial Arts Program for kids and so many benefits to be gained.

Many of our current adult students who started Martial Arts as adults, have just one regret They only wish they had started Martial Arts Years ago, simply because they are now experiencing many of the benefits are fantastic too.

We ensure all the kids have a great deal of fun to ensure they want to keep coming back for more. At the same time, the kids learn some great skills. Not only do they learn basic Martial Arts but they learn Safety Awareness, Personal values and fun fitness.

As a parent, you know your kids will also benefit by learning about Discipline, Self Discipline, Respect and Focus. Attributes that will last a life time.

The Benefits of a Martial Arts Program for Children are Incredible and may include the following:

Confidence
Self Esteem
Coordination
Focus
Discipline
Health
Weight Control
Friendship
Trust
Commitment
Strength
The List goes on...

Sensei Malcolm Bale

PS - Information on our other Programs will follow-

Junior Martial Arts Program

Adult Ju Jitsu Program

Martial Arts Fitness Program

Free Self Defence Courses in Rugby

2011-01-17T08:53:00.001-08:00

I almost forgot to mention!

We also hold Free Self Defence Courses in Rugby for those who just want to learn some basics:

Basic Pressure Points - Weak and Sensitive areas of the Body

Striking - Learn to Maximize the effects of striking

Basic Ground Defence - Effective Escapes from the ground.

It's all simple, effective and anyone can do it.

To be kept up to date with all free Self Defence Courses in Rugby-

visit http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/Self-Defense-Course.html

Sensei Malcolm Bale

Classes on Offer at Ju Jitsu Rugby

2011-01-17T08:35:00.001-08:00

Initially we have the following classes available at Ju Jitsu Rugby:

Little Samurai Program - For 5-8 Year Olds

Junior Martial Arts Program - For 8-12 Year Olds

Adult Ju Jitsu Program - For 13+

Martial Arts Fitness Class - For 13+

Details on each of the classes will follow soon.

There are so many Benefits to be gained through Martial Arts in Rugby - Get involved Today!

Sensei Malcolm Bale

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What is Ju Jitsu?

2011-01-16T06:46:00.001-08:00

One of the problems we have is the majority of people do not know the answer to “What is Ju Jitsu?” in the first place so we have the first task of educating people to give them a better idea as to what we actually do. Most people have some idea of Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Kung Fu etc as they became popular in the 1970’s and 80’s.

So “what is Jiu Jitsu"?

Ju-Jitsu forms the basis of many Martial Art Styles such as Karate, Judo and Aikido so could be classed as a mixed martial art in the modern sense of the term.

It consists of a mixture of throwing Techniques, Ground Techniques, Joint Manipulations and striking techniques with both the hands and feet. Jiu Jitsu Fitness is an aspect that needs specific attention too.

It is potentially lifelong Art, you can commit to at any age, to any degree. It's about learning techniques and adjusting them as necessary to suit you, your body, your size, your weight and your level of fitness. It is about taking advantage of any available elements such as momentum, leverage, anatomy and environment. You will learn some great skills, acquire great knowledge and create many friends. Ju Jitsu makes you become more aware of your body and it's capabilities.

There are so many benefits to be gained through Ju Jitsu. Increased health and Fitness, weight control, Improved Confidence and Self Esteem, enhanced levels of focus and concentration and improved physical skills such as balance, Coordination, flexibility and strength.

The term Jujutsu dates back to the 1600's. The translation of "Gentle Art" is quite a misconception as it was a method of combat either armed or unarmed.

The Art was used by protectors of prominent individuals. Situations could be dealt with quickly and effectively, without drawing attention. Protectors could take care of and remove Reprobates very quickly and tactfully.

Until recently, most people have never even heard of Jiu Jitsu or have much idea what it is but with the ever increasing popularity of Mixed Martial Arts such as UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) many people are becoming much more aware of it's existence.

There are many other organisations appearing around, the world showing mixed martial art competition. Ju jitsu has proven to be one of the areas many combatants are concentrating on as it has proved to be so very effective.

There are many different styles of Ju Jitsu, you will also come across several different spellings such as - Jiu Jitsu, Ju Jutsu and Jiu-Jitsu.

There are several different style functions too. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for example is generally a competitive Sport, then you have the Traditional forms where the techniques are taught as close as possible to their origins and then you have the self defense forms where techniques have evolved to suit modern day possibilities.

So when asked the question, what is Jiu-Jitsu you may get various different answers depending on a person's particular involvement.

Some of the other Arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu and Judo have been much more popular and when parents are looking for a sport or Self Defense for their children, they would automatically look to one of these Arts without really knowing what they are getting in to, other than the fact that they are Martial arts.

Malcolm Bale - Ju-Jitsu Rugby

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Anger Management

2011-01-14T02:15:00.001-08:00

It's amazing how many people come to us in Martial Arts to help solve Anger Management issues. That is both adults for themselves or parents expressing a concern for their children.

An excellent guide that I recommend is "Anger Management for the Twenty-First Century". It's a hands-on workbook that makes you more aware of your behaviour and options, so you can defuse situations that would otherwise quickly escalate and turn ugly…often, with tragic results.

For Full Details go to - http://Ez.com/angermanagement

Anger Management for the Twenty-First Century: 8 Anger Control Tools to Learn Before It’s Too Late! is intended for adults who need specific tools to control or manager their anger...

At home, In relationships, At work, While driving...or any other situation where anger control is an issue. Download Your Copy Now

Anger Management for the Twenty-First Century: 8 Anger Control Tools to Learn Before It’s Too Late! is also for individuals or for individual therapists who use a structured approach to therapy and need a week-by-week guide with homework assignments for their clients.

Where anger comes from

What Anger Management is, and what it isn’t
Why you’re ultimately in charge of your responses to anger stimulants
Why 95% of the time, anger makes things worse, instead of better
How stress affects your personal physical health
The amazing amount of control you have over your reactions
How to approach situations with more optimism
Identify harmful communication styles with others

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Tadashii Do Ju Jitsu is Progressing well

2011-01-13T02:44:00.001-08:00

Tadashii Do Ju Jitsu is making great progress, with a Martial Arts School in Calgary Alberta already established, another Martial Arts School in Rugby Warwickshire just getting underway and another in the making. It's great when your hard work, persistence and planning starts coming together. Ju Jitsu is a great Art, it forms the basis of Karate, Aikido and Judo so includes Striking Techniques, Joint Manipulations and Throws / Take-Downs all to make a very effective form of Self Defence which can be learned by anyone, regardless of Shape, size, age or gender.
Visit our new Site - www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com or give us a call 07954 718823
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Martial Arts in Rugby Warwickshire

2011-01-12T05:00:00.001-08:00

I thought I'd best explain a little better as some people thought I'd invented a new sport with "Martial Arts Rugby" so let me confirm - I'm only referring to a New Club which happens to be Martial Arts and happens to be in the town of Rugby which is located in the County of Warwickshire, in the UK.
I hope that explains it all a little better.
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PS - Ju Jitsu Rugby is not a new sport either :o)
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New Training Videos posted at - http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/Jujitsu-Techniques.html

2011-01-11T04:13:00.001-08:00

Hi, Visit our Ju Jitsu Rugby Site, a new Martial Arts Club in Rugby.
http://www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com/Jujitsu-Techniques.html
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Registration For Ju Jitsu Rugby

2011-01-07T02:33:00.001-08:00

Now Taking Registrations for Ju Jitsu Rugby. Be sure to contact me through www.ju-jitsu-rugby.com Contact Us page.
First few have already come in :o)
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2011-01-02T11:02:00.001-08:00

Let's test this system out - Looks like a great tool!
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Roundhouse Kick

2007-09-23T21:05:00.000-07:00
The roundhouse kick when preformed properly is one of the most powerful strikes that exist.

Some people believe that this type of technique is too fancy, elaborate, and not practical. This misconception may be due to movies where people do a very high or spinning roundhouse kick.

While these are not bad, they are difficult for most people to do effectively with speed and or strength.

The fastest, easiest and most powerful roundhouse kick is the one that is below that waist of the person kicking. If the roundhouse kick is higher then the waist of the person performing the strike, it looses power and take more time and flexibility.

It can be used very effectively by targeting the lower targets of the inner or outer thighs or more importantly to target the nerves that supply these large muscles. It can also be used to target the knees and cause serious damage.

You can use it as a very effective distracting strike from your front leg or as a very effective power strike from your rear most leg.

A low roundhouse kick is also good because many people while fighting or sparing are too concentrated on their upper bodies and a low attack may be unexpected and harder to block.

The reason the roundhouse kick is one of the more powerful strikes is because it is a whole body motion. The roundhouse kick using the back or front leg starts with bringing the leg up, turning the non-kicking foot so that is parallel with the object that is being struck, and extending the kicking leg while rotating the upper body through. This, if done correctly, can generate a powerful force able to stun or knock down most opponents.

An important note to remember while performing the roundhouse kick or any strike is to aim at least six inches past the target. This will ensure that this technique strikes through the opponent, not just hit the outside of the target without the maximum force that could have been applied had the aiming been correct.

Aside from points of aim, the roundhouse kick offers several options for the person kicking. The target can be struck with the top of the foot, shin, or the ball of the foot when the foot is pointed instead of flat.

All of these options offer distinct advantages. Striking with the top of the foot offers a greater reach if the opponent is further away, while striking with the shin creates a stronger force since the shin is a stronger and harder then the top of the foot. Striking with the shin also provides a larger area to strike and therefore there is a greater chance of making contact with the target.

Another option is to strike with the ball of the foot. This option allows the kicker to penetrate into deep tissue or access nerves more effectively. While the roundhouse kick can look fancy it is very practical, simple, and powerful while offering many different options to the kicker on what part of the foot or leg to use.

For these reasons, the roundhouse kick is one of the best options to use whether sparring or if involved in a real fight.

Malcolm Bale
2nd Degree Blackbelt - Jiu-Jitsu
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Simple kicks for self defense

2007-09-19T22:48:00.000-07:00
Simple kicks for self defense

Your feet can be very effective tools for striking. There are many Simple kicks for self defense that can be carried out by virtually anyone. With a little practice, you can be very effective with them.

Strikes with the feet need not be aimed high or be complex. There is no need for jumping or spinning types of kick. In fact, fine motor skills like that, cannot even be carried out during the adrenal rush of an attack by most people.

As with all self defense, techniques should consist of gross motor skills. These are simple body movements that can be carried out by virtually anyone. All of your kicks can be aimed below the waist, this helps you maintain your balance and enables you to deliver your kicks with power.

Some examples of Simple kicks for self defense are firstly the shin kick. This is just like kicking a soccer ball with the inside of your foot, in this case you’re targeting the shin with your foot. This can cause a great deal of pain, especially if you are wearing a sturdy pair of shoes.

Next is the front kick, this is simply executed by lifting your knee and extending your foot towards the intended target. The sidekick is carried out by lifting your knee and extending your foot to the side of your body, targeting the attackers knees or thighs.

A simple version of a back kick is to lift your knee and extend your heel to an intended target to your rear. Strike the target with the heel part of you foot if possible.

Simple kicks for self defense can be made to be more effective with a little applied knowledge. Twist the body, rotate the hips, strike through the target and target the weak or sensitive areas of the body. These are all effective additions in simple kicks for self defense.

There are several sensitive targets below the waist which are very effective. These targets would include the groin, inner or outer thighs, knees, shins and the instep.

Different parts of the foot can be used for different kicks. For example, the toes could be used for a round kick to thigh. The instep could also be used for a round kick. Your shin could also be used for such a kick. Other simple kicks for self defense would include the ball and heel on the bottom of the Foot.

It does help to learn an effective stance, from which to strike. An effective stance, not only disguises your intention to strike, it puts you in a more protected position and allows you to exert maximum power into your strike.

You can kick effectively, from your front leg or from your rear leg. Generally, fast distracting strikes will be executed using your front leg which would normally be closer to the attacker. Your rear leg, normally further from the attacker, can be used to execute your power kicks.

Unlike most martial arts, you are already capable of carrying out most necessary self defense techniques right now, you just haven’t been shown what they are just yet. It still takes practice to build confidence and give you the ability to carry them out in a given situation.

It is always important to remember, that most people are not capable of carrying out fine or complex motor skills in a high stress situation like that of an attack. Ensure all your strikes, only involve simple body movements and you practice them regularly.

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The Groin Kick

2007-08-15T23:05:00.000-07:00
When I ask the question in Self Defense classes, “Who knows any effective techniques that we could use in a self defense situation? The most popular answer by far is “groin kick” or some other preferred term for the same technique.

Virtually everyone knows this as an effective target to go after. Any man can tell you that it certainly does hurt and could leave you incapacitated for quite some time. Even very light strikes in these areas can have a long lasting effect.

In a Self Defense situation, you would imagine that a groin kick would be a sensible option. However, there is a drawback. The human body is equipped with an instinctive reflex mechanism that will help protect this area at lightening speed.

The groin kick can be .....

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#10 - Simple Self Defense

2007-08-08T16:50:00.000-07:00
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Simple Self Defense

In a high stress situation like that of being attacked, it is not possible for the amjority of people to carry out fine or complex motor skills. For this reason it is very important that the techniques you learn are simple self defense techniques, consisting only of Gross Motor skills or simple body movements that virtually all people are capable of carrying out.

Simple Self Defense is simply a must..............

We will cover some of our Simple Self techniques in our next Articles.

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#9 - Targeting weak and sensitive areas

2007-07-26T16:28:00.001-07:00
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Targeting weak and sensitive areas

The human body is full of weak and senstive areas. The two targets considered Primary Targets are the eyes and the throat. It does not take a genius to work out why either.

Without his eyes, that attacker cannot see and therefore cannot fight. Without his throat intact, the attacker cannot breathe and therefore cannot fight.

It does not take much of a strike to seriously injure a persons eyes, it does not take much to seriously injure a persons throat.

All this being said, the situation has to be pretty serious to justify you striking to the eyes or to the throat. If you feel that your life is in danger then you can do whatever it takes in order to defend yourself and preserve your own life.

Strikes from close quarters and from a submussive stance (as described in the previous posting) are highly likely to reach their target. As the Primary targets are so senstive, even light or partially stopped strikes will be effective.

strikes to these areas will at minimum create an opportunity to put some distance between you an the attacker.

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#8 - Body Mechanics in Striking

2007-07-25T17:31:00.000-07:00
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Body Mechanics in Striking

Body Mechanics play an important role in getting the most out of your strikes. There are 2 basic types of strike:

1 - Distracting strikes that carry the perception of speed
2 - Power Strikes

Some methods of making your strikes more effective are:

#1 - Strikes appear fast and are much more likely to land when you use the closest tool to the closest target as an initial strike. An open hand that is 6 inches away from the attackers face will reach a target on the face far quicker than say an attempted round kick to the head. Even if the blow is not particularly hard, it can target sensitive areas such as the eyes for great effect. As it only has a very short distance to travel, it is very unlikely that the attacker could stop such a blow before it lands. Action is quicker than reaction

#2 - Power strikes should carry body weight. If it's a strike with the fist, open hands or elbows, rotating the hips, waist and shoulders. Your Power kicks should also use power generated through your hips.

#3 - Aiming about 6 inches through the target will make your strike more effective.

#4 - Aiming for weak or senstive areas increases the effect of the strike.

#5 - Striking from an unlikely position such as a submissive stance can catch the attacker off guard. Unexpected strikes carry more weight.

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#7 - Self Defense Stances

2007-07-23T17:50:00.000-07:00
How to Overcome Larger, Stronger People, Regardless of Your Size and Strength

Self Defense Stances

Your stance, believe it or not can play a major factor in Self Defense for several reasons:

#1 - Look Small and weak so that your strikes are not expected
#2 - Set up your Strikes
#3 - To be a firm foundation from which to strike effectively
#4 - A body position that will allow you to defend yourself
#5 - A position from which you can move quickly to strike, defend or escape

The Self Defense Stances you need to learn are the Interview Stance and the Defensive Stance.

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#6 Increase Awareness

2007-07-19T22:59:00.001-07:00
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Increase Awareness

With some reading and research, you can greatly increase your awareness. Whether it is a list of do's and don'ts or stories of other people's fortunes and misfortunes, you can learn from the information and their experience.

Increase awareness and you will make much less of a target. Predators are not looking for a fight bit easy pickings, if you look switched and confident, it's less likely that you will become that target.

It is easier said than done but if you can avoid being in a vulnerable situation in the first place then you are far less likely to get attacked. Some of the information that you read or hear will be obvious, even common sense, however, what may seem obvious to you may not be to others so never be shy in passing good information on to others.

Don't only be aware of potential situations that are going on but be aware of your immediate surroundings. In different locations, your level of awareness can change. Sitting at home behind locked doors, you can usually afford to beat a low level of alert. When you step outside into the street, that level of alertness may need to elevate a little. When you go to an area that you are not familiar with or you know the area is a likelyhood for trouble, then you need to be on maximum alert, looking out for people, strange movement, strange actions.

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#5 Be Pre-Emptive

2007-07-17T16:40:00.000-07:00
How to Overcome Larger, Stronger People, Regardless of Your Size and Strength

Be Pre-Emptive (Hit or be Hit!)

Many people would assume that you have to be physically struck before you can physically respond in Self Defense. Let me tell you now that this is totally untrue, well certainly in any civilized country of the World anyway. If you could only respond after you had been attacked, then it could simply be too late by then.

In most civilized countries around the World, you have the right to defend yourself. However, as this article is not intended as legal advice, I would advise that you check the Self Defense laws for your Country, State, Province or area.

You do not have to wait to be struck in order to defend yourself ................

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#4 Control Fear and Avoid Panic

2007-07-16T21:00:00.001-07:00
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Control Fear and Avoid Panic

One of our biggest enemies during a conflict can often times be fear. The fear of getting hurt, the fear of getting killed, fear of getting raped and so on, your life flashes before your very eyes. The fact that you have children, family or friends that you may never see again right in your thoughts, can trigger fear’s biggest ally, panic.

On top of all the confusion, this fear triggers the release of adrenalin into your system. Your body shivers, your legs tremble, you break into a cold sweat, heart pounding, focused vision, increased heartbeat and your mouth as dry as sandpaper. Your body is reacting by pumping blood into your arms and legs, ready for you to take action. I’m sure that you’ve heard it before but your body is getting you ready for “fight or flight”.

We can control our emotions and...........................

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#3 Trust Your Gut Feeling

2007-07-13T14:42:00.000-07:00
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Trust Your Gut Feeling

Many survivors of violent attacks have one thing in common; they knew something was wrong, even before it actually happened.

We are all born with this gift. Some people call it your gut feeling, others call it intuition. It is the ability to know something without knowing why.

It is one thing to have this ability but another to actually trust it and act upon it. Don’t just hear the signals that are being picked up but listen to them and take action. Use that feeling as an excuse to at least assess your environment and take the necessary precautions or evasive actions.

You have this very special gift, it’s an internal feeling that we all experience at some point.........

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#2 Know Your Limits

2007-07-01T07:36:00.000-07:00
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Know your Limits!

Have you ever really considered, to what extremes you would go, in order to protect yourself? Everyone is different on this level, everyone has a different idea and that’s fine but I do urge you to consider what your limits are.

You must ask yourself “How far would I go to protect myself? Could I do whatever it takes if I was put in a position of life or death?

Many people will be thinking “of course I could it if I had to”. However, not only is everyone different but every situation is different. You have to know in your mind that if your life is threatened then you can and will do whatever it takes to protect yourself.

Do you have the intestinal fortitude to stick your fingers deep into an attacker’s eyes?

Again, many people are more willing to protect their children than themselves, they would not think twice about throwing themselves into the path pf danger for their child. This type of emotion is so strong,.............

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#1 Belief

2007-06-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

How to Overcome Larger, Stronger People, Regardless of Your Size and Strength.

Belief!

You must start by believing that you can be effective in Self Defense, by that, believe that you could defend yourself if you were attacked.

You do not require a whole lot of special skills to be effective in Self Defense, in fact, far from it. A handful of simple and effective skills, backed up with useful knowledge would be ample.

The techniques you need to learn must be very simple yet very effective. They must be simple, as most people cannot carry-out complex motor skills under extreme stress. The information you require is to assist in piecing all the elements together. Without the information, your techniques could be useless as you need the ability to carry them out under stress.

You need to learn to control your fear, avoid panic, and so on. We will certainly help with many areas and steer you in the right direction for others.

Why should you believe that you can defend yourself against a bigger stronger person?..........................................

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How to Overcome Larger, Stronger People, Regardless of Your Size and Strength

This may well seem to be an impossible task when you first think about it. However, there are so many ways that you can gain or improve your self defense skills that you will begin to realize just how possible it really is.

So as not to to overwhelm you with information, so I'm slowly going to take you through some real simple strategies, concepts and techniques, one tip at a time so sit tight, enjoy the ride and let the information sink in.

I really am here to help so if you ever have any questions that you'd like answering then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Introduction

Self Defense can take up many forms. It can be a response to a physical or sexual assault on yourself or another person. It could be dealing with an intruder into your home. It could be dealing with a verbal assault from an angry neighbor. It could be dealing with bullying of various types.

Whatever type it is you are confronting, it is necessary to arm yourself with some good basic information and if you can, make some time to attend a course to learn some effective techniques. Together these will increase your confidence and make you less of a target.

At this point, let me just add that not all situations require a physical response but you Must learn to use your mind to quickly assess a situation and decide on the appropriate action to take.
If you are simply expecting to receive a bunch of effective techniques and how to carry them out, you are right off the mark. However, you will be far from disappointed……………

Do not neglect the non-physical aspects of Self Defense as they are so important. Over the next few write-ups we will cover 10 of the most important aspects of Self Defense:

#1 - Have belief
#2 - Control Fear and Avoid Panic
#3 - Trust your Gut Feeling
#4 - Know your Limits
#5 - Be Pre-Emptive
#6 - Awareness and Avoidance
#7 - Stances
#8 - Body Mechanics
#9 - Targeting
#10 - Simplicity

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Overcoming Larger, Stronger People - Introduction

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One question that we are often asked is "Is it really possible to overcome someone larger and stronger in Self Defense". The answer is Yes for sure, however, there are many things that you need to know. Performing effective techniques is just one small part of Self Defense.

To be effective you must develop belief in yourself, know your limits, the ability to trust and act on your instincts, the ability to control your fear to avoid panic.

There are many more such areas that are important in becoming effective in Self Defense. I will be touching on these areas over my next few posts.

We cover many of these areas along with effective techniques, both standing and on the ground in our latest E-Book, "The Essentials of Self Defense" -

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Set yourself a goal to learn Self Defense, there are Courses available for Men, Women and Children. It's easy to enroll on a course and to learn some simple Techniques. The very least you should do is to increase your knowledge through reading and research.Increasing your knowledge, you will increase your awareness.

By increasing your awareness, you will lessen the risk of putting yourself in a position of danger by learning from other people's knowledge or mistakes. We have produced some good Basic Self Defense books that you can access at:

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Remember that your ultimate goal in Self Defense is to get yourself to safety. Consider what you would do in various situations and devise a plan, this will help you to avoid panic. If you ever do find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. Your plan should consider - Avoid, Escape and Attack as a last resort. If you have made the decision to fight, there is no holding back, this is when you have to give it your all.

Find a class, discover and practice some simple techniques. Self Defense techniques must be very simple to be effective under pressure. Practicing simple techniques regularly, will help develop better instinctive reactions.

Learning some physical techniques will give you some further options to help defend yourself. You will also benefit from the extra confidence and fitness. We will be covering many areas on self Defense including how to control panic and fear, simple effective techniques, how to increase the effect of your strikes, the weapon of opportunity and many more.

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