When it comes to our loved ones; being confident in protecting them is essential to our peace of mind. In a previous article, we talked about the first basics of self-defense, prevention. The best way to be safe in a fight is to avoid it. If you are unable to prevent...
Can I defend myself and my loved ones in the face of an attack? That is the question most of us don’t want to consider, much less answer. Unfortunately, violence is present in society, and sometimes we are forced to react to it. Thankfully, regardless of...
Watching the news shows us that violence is a part of human existence, whether we like it or not. If it comes to the point of facing violence firsthand and needing to defend yourself, fundamental knowledge of various self-defense modalities could be enough to help you...
According to a 2014 study conducted by The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress and another 73 percent experience regular psychological symptoms of stress. Physical symptoms of stress range from a...
Jiu-Jitsu originated with the Buddhist monks of India, but the modern form originated in Japan. Considered an art, Jiu-Jitsu was created to allow the Samurai who fought on horseback to fight well if they ever found themselves without weapons and on foot. The Samurai...
Everyone knows about karate and taekwondo, but there are actually hundreds of martial arts in the world. Each one has its own origin story and application. Here are just a few of the lesser-known styles of martial arts. Okichitaw Okichitaw is one of the rare...
