Author: Thomas Bruno

Fitness

Martial Arts: Daily Training Tips

  I want to emphasize the importance of daily training to achieve your martial arts goals. In today’s world, we all have many responsibilities that

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Other Sports

Muscle and Cavity Grabbing Applications

The effectiveness of applying muscle and/or nerve cavity grabbing applications in a street self-defense scenario is often overlooked. Being preoccupied with the immediate responses of

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Pressure Point Applications

Pressure point applications should be an intergral part of every self-defense technique. Whether it be striking, touching, rubbing, grabbing, or joint locking techniques, attacking the

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Balance in self-defense

  The correct use of balance in utilizing self-defense applications cannot be over-emphasized. In the heat of the confrontation, balance, stability, and agility, are for

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Defense against Chokes/Strangles

One of the most common and terrifying attacks in the street is the choke/strangle. A well applied choke/strangle can cause unconsciousness in 6-10 seconds. The

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Distract to Attack

Distraction before or during a self-defense encounter is of the utmost importance when faced with a serious personal attack. The mind-set of an attacker is

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Other Sports

Finger Locks for Self-Defense

Are finger locking techniques effective in a street confrontation? The answer can be yes if you are proficient in applying them at the right opportunity.

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Martial Arts: Knife Defense

One of the most terrifying occurrences in self-defense is to be attacked by an offender with a knife. It usually happens in a split second,

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