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Self Defense Is Knowing The Vulnerable Places On The Human Body

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There are many styles of self defense for those who are concerned with safety to choose from when they want to learn martial arts but not all are effective as others. While some styles may include some impressive moves that require the student to jump and kick or spin and punch these are actually not effective tools when it comes to self defense. For this reason it is important to learn those vulnerable places on the human body that will make defending yourself so much easier.

It is important to find a combat self defense program that utilizes those weak points to ward off an attack to keep you safe. Using these points to defend yourself will get results quicker than fancy jumping kicks that actually place you in more danger.

  • Eyes – These are very sensitive and if damaged enough the assailant will not be able to see and the attack will stop immediately.
  • Throat – By attacking the throat it is possible to cut off the airway enough to make breathing difficult and even stop it completely.
  • Ears – Many are surprised with just how easy it is to completely pull an ear off and nothing will stop an attack quicker than the bad guy losing his ear.
  • Groin – It is common knowledge just how much this hurts a guy and many are surprised to find out it can even hurt a female aggressor in order to defend yourself in an attack.

These areas are the body are very sensitive, and unlike hard boney areas it takes very little force to cause damage to the body of the aggressor. This will put an end to the attack and these self defense skills are easy to learn via many programs that are designed to help keep you safe.

Self Defense Techniques For Use On The Ground

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Many people choose to learn martial arts for the purpose of self defense and this is, in some cases, an adequate way to ward off an attack. But the majority of martial arts styles use techniques and skills that are performed while on your feet. This is fine but in some cases of attack the victim ends up on the ground making these skills ineffective and useless.

For these types of attacks self defense training that includes ground fighting skills is especially important for those who do not want to be the victim of a crime. For women especially to fight off an attempted rape, being able to protect yourself from a position on the ground with an attacker trying to gain control on top is vital.

When on the ground fighting off an attacker, getting back on your feet is vital and with the proper martial arts self defense any woman can accomplish this. By attacking the eyes, throat, and other sensitive parts of the attacker it is possible to regain enough control to get back on your feet. Of course there is a little more to it than just biting and scratching so it is vital for all women to learn the techniques needed to ward off a potential rapist when pinned to the ground.

Learning the techniques for getting an attacker off balance to lose his advantage and regain some amount of control can be done with a home self defense DVD. For many women going to self defense classes is just not something they are comfortable with or have the time for. But learning the ground fighting self defense techniques that can prevent a rape or attack can be done at home with a DVD in order to prevent her from becoming another victim of crime.

How Can You Get the Best Results From Your Self Defense DVD?

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If you are going to take the time to learn martial arts using a self defense DVD, then you need to make sure that you are doing everything that you can to get the best results possible. Fortunately, while there are some important steps to take, none of them need to be that difficult to actually complete. Here is a look at some simple steps that can take to get maximum results.

One of the best things that you can do is practice in short intervals throughout the day. Many people like to spend a single, extended period of time practicing, however that is not conducive to actually remembering what they practiced. Instead, practicing three times a day for only 15 to 20 minutes at a time can do much more for retention and physical muscle memory retention. Along the same lines, it is important to make sure that you are mentally prepared to accomplish your goals. It doesn’t matter how you decide to learn martial arts, you need to mentally prepare yourself for the process. This will go along way to helping keep you motivated to attain your goals. If you are going to purchase a self defense DVD, then it important to get the most value from it as possible.

The next tip is about understanding your body. First, when using a self defense DVD, it is important to pay special attention to how moves begin and end. While it is natural to focus on how a move starts, many people pay little attention as to how the move should end. The end motion is just as important as the first move because it is actually the beginning of your next move as well. During this time, it is also important to pay attention to what your body is telling you. Some moves may need some modification in order for your body to gain the maximum results from each technique.

The final way to get the best results from your self defense DVD is to keep a daily practice log. This will provide a number of benefits. First, it will help you stay motivated to continue training because it will remind you how much effort you have already put into the entire process. Second, it is a great place to keep random tips and tricks that you pick up either from DVD, your own personal workout, or other sources that you use for information. Finally, it will help you measure your progress. As you learn things it can be difficult to notice how much you have improved.

As you can see, there are a number of different techniques and tactics that you can use to get the most out of your self defense DVD as well as when you learn martial arts. Some of the most common techniques include practicing in short intervals rather than extended periods of time, keeping a set of goals in mind to remain motivated, paying special attention to the beginning and ending of each move, paying attention to how your body moves and reacts, and finally, to keep a daily practice log that you can refer to at any time.

Ready, Willing and Able – a Winning Combination

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Martial Arts StudentWe’ve all heard the term before.  Ready, willing and able can be used to describe the student eager to begin learning a new skill.  It can be used in business, in school, in life.  If you are in the mode to learn martial arts, you may say that you are ready, willing and able.  But when it comes to a real and present danger staring you in the face, are you ready willing and able to fight?

Something very interesting happens, physiologically, during a crime or attack; something that even martial arts self defense can’t train you for.  See, we can take someone who is ready, willing and able and train them with great technique. You can go far in your training of martial arts self defense with little thought to your mental attitude and focus.  You can even develop a keen sense of confidence when you learn martial arts or combat self defense.

What you may not learn in simple martial arts self defense, however, is the single thing that could mean the difference between life and death – or at least injury.  The thing that you need is to train your mind along with your body.  The reason is that the mind is instinctive.  Not long ago, man himself was the predator and the prey.   In not so distant history, man was hunted by the “food” he was hunting.  And in those times, man’s best defense was to high-tail it out of there as fast as possible.  The sharp edge of a stick was not much of a match for a roaring grizzly bear.

The point is that, in a stressful situation, you are ready to run.  In fact, your mind screams “Run! Run! Run!”  This is what we are programmed for.  So, you have taken the time to learn martial arts or combat self defense, or both.  You have learned how to maintain awareness and avoid danger.  And then you become the target.  You are Ready and you are Able..but are you going to be Willing?  Will your instincts take over or will you have also learned to fight against the instinct to freeze up and instead use your training to save your life?

Training in any type of reality based self defense is a big step in the right direction of true and lasting personal safety.   But there is more to it and you should always remember that your mental ability to resist instinctive urges must be conquered.  It is important that you train your mind along with your body on a consistent basis.

Know your Attacker

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Martial Arts MovesWhen you put some thought into truly being able to defend yourself, you may not even consider who or what you are up against.  Watching Law and Order, CSI, or the Bourne movies doesn’t really give you a clear picture of the mind of a criminal.  However, knowing your attacker is an important part of any self defense; as important (or even more so) as learning powerful and effective martial arts self defense moves.

What do I mean when I say you should know your attacker?  Certainly you don’t have time (nor the inclination) to start a conversation when staring at the barrel of a gun or the pointed end of a blade.  You don’t care about your attacker’s name, place of birth, hobbies….no, you care about getting out of there.  You don’t need to help the criminal, or cure him of his need to wreak havoc; you simply need to stop him – or her.  (Hint:  learn martial arts)

What I mean is, as you go about developing your martial arts self defense skills, or combat self defense skills – or both – spend some time thinking about crime and the people who commit them.  To do this, you need to imagine the primitive nature of crime.  Remember the whole predator/prey theory here.  A criminal is like a lion ready to charge.  You are no safer facing a criminal than you are walking through a herd of hungry lions!  You need to understand this in order to have a chance of getting away to safety.

It all boils down to one simple trait shared by all criminals; and that is selfishness.  Criminals are selfish to an extreme.  They have no regard for you or your family.  They only want what they want and will do whatever they deem necessary to get it.  After a crime has occurred, there are all sorts of theories and out and out excuses as to why a criminal behaves as they do.

But this is not what is important to you.  What is important is to avoid the crime altogether.  What is important is that you learn martial arts or some other form of self defense that will incorporate mental training.  Without mental preparedness – when you simply learn martial arts moves – you will be no match for your attacker.  Your attacker will most likely carry a weapon.  He or she will be completely focused on the end result they are after, fueled by their extreme selfishness.  You need to know this and acknowledge it as a reality.

Self defense is not all about martial arts training.  Self defense is not all about moves and techniques.  Much of your personal safety is going to come from your mindset and what you are mentally prepared for.  Know who may rob you; who may rape you; who you are up against, and you are more prepared to outwit your attacker from the get-go.