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Self defense and threat reduction can be learned by anyone hoping to stay safe when traveling or living in an urban environment; learn self defense from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
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Women should learn self defense for urban settings and when abroad or traveling. Learn self defense for women from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Part of self defense is knowing how predators think. Learn self defense from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Parking lots can be dangerous places traveling women. Learn safety ideas for parking lot situations from a martial arts instructor in this free self defense video.
Women can practice self defense in poorly lit areas like underground parking lots. Learn self defense for underground parking lots from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Self Defense is about prevention so walk in well lit areas and remove distractions. Learn self defense for walking at night from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
When robbed with a weapon the best self defense is to comply; give your bag, purse, or wallet. Learn self defense for property theft from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
In hotel rooms, practice self defense by calling the front desk or the police. Learn self defense for hotels from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Reduce threat in a public restroom by using a cell phone and defensive stance. Learn self defense for public restrooms from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Good self defense is using weapons or objects at hand; there are no rules in protecting yourself. Learn self defense for public restrooms from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
The best self defense for armed carjacking is to get out of the car. Learn self defense for carjacking from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Self defense during a carjacking begins with threat reduction and keeping out of harm's way. Learn self defense for carjacking from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Self defense techniques must adapt to different attackers and styles of attack. Learn self defense for different kinds of attacks from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Groin kicks like the A-frame kick are good self defense techniques to master. Learn self defense like the A-frame kick from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Self defense can entail striking with your elbows, palms, or fists at an attacker. Learn self defense striking techniques from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Defending against a bear hug involves striking with elbows, releasing the grip, and staying upright. Learn self defense for bear hugs from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Defending against a choke hold involves breaking the hold and striking the attacker to get away. Learn self defense for chokes and choke holds from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Defending against grabs and holds is basic self defense for men and women. Learn self defense for holds and grabs from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
When blocking a knife attack the best self defense is to strike the attacker not the weapon. Learn self defense for knife attacks from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
The best self defense for guns is to comply politely and leave; strike an armed attacker only when saving your life. Learn self defense for guns from a martial arts instructor in this free safety video.
Self defense classes have become flooded with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) moves in recent years. MMA has gained in popularity since the first Ultimate Fighting Championship won by Royce Gracie. It is so popular it will soon become an Olympic Event and was actually set to be included in the 2004 games but lost its place at the last minute. MMA fighters have historically trained in a specific martial art such as Muay Thai Boxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu before combining the techniques; however, recently students have begun to train specifically for MMA with other students and a variety of trainers. MMA is great for practical fighting and in self defense situations. A wide range of techniques can be taught to those who want to stay safe, giving them the wisdom of many styles of traditional martial arts. In this free self defense video series, martial arts instructor Darryl Johnson teaches you safety tips for urban settings and basic self defense techniques. Darryl covers where to park in parking lots for the best security and how to reduce threats by safe habits. He also covers striking, kicking and other responses to threatening situations. You will learn self defense for hotel rooms, underground lots, confined spaces, bathrooms, and carjackings. Darryl also offers tips for dealing with a gun or knife on an attacker. Remember, only strike to save your life; give up valuables without putting your life at risk.
Darryl Johnson Darryl Johnson has been training students in martial arts for 16 years. He is trained in Krava Maga, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu and has a fighting school in Sandy, Utah. Darryl trains law enforcement officers and military soldiers on personal protection and runs threat reduction seminars for women and children.dkdk
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