Most people have heard of Yin and Yang and may recognise the classic diagram What does Yin Yang mean ? The Yin Yang diagram is often used as a symbol of New Age, Hippy, Peace or Holistic Health. But where does it come from ? Yin Yang is a large part of ancient Chinese philosophy, […]
Front Strangle Defence
You get attacked and grabbed by the neck by both hands. React fast and furiously. I’ve seen so many different ways to escape and react to a strangle hold. Let’s not hesitate here with thinking what to do. Simple uncomplicated technique that are natural and easy to remember are always best. Try and react before […]
Brachial Plexus Origin Pressure Point
Way back in the late 1990’s many police forces in the UK were taking a more positive approach to dealing with violent and non-compliant people. I became a police instructor in Officer Safety and Unarmed Defensive Tactics about this time and used many of the techniques in real policing situations. I would like to share with […]
The Splits
Do you have to do the splits in Martial Arts ? Ballet, Gymnastics and and similar pastimes require that doing the splits are very nessessary, but do you really have to do the splits for Martial Arts ? Taekwondo is well known for high powerful kicks. I have practiced Taekwondo for about 15 years and […]
Mandibular Angle Pressure Point
Way back in the late 1990’s many police forces in the UK were taking a more positive approach to dealing with violent and non-compliant people. I became a police instructor in Officer Safety and Unarmed Defensive Tactics about this time and used many of the techniques in real policing situations. I would like to share […]
Anger and the Martial Arts
Heart rate goes up, blood pressure rises, adrenaline dump Anger can also trigger the fight or flight syndrome but is it a good thing to be angry? Make yourself look angry in self-defence In self-defence if someone tries to assault you, even just a small push, or they may come towards you in a dark […]