Articles related to "Self Defense"



Krav Maga
Krav Maga is a modern self-defense system that originated out of Isreal. Based on Ima Lichtenfeld's experiences in streetfighting and combat in WWII, it is spreading around the world.
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Self Defense Training Party
Combine self defense training with a party, and you have tweens having fun while learning vital skills that could protect them from danger. Self defense parties are in.
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A High Toll on the Path of Righteousness
Pacifism may be the civilized, righteous path to take in the face of violence but, in some circumstances, the cost of non-violence may be unthinkably high.
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A New York Shooting -- and What the Victims Did Wrong
On January 27, an aspiring actress was shot and killed during a mugging on the streets of New York. While a tragedy, the actions of victim Nicole duFresne and her friends are a perfect illustration of how not to behave on a city street from a safety standpoint.
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Children and the martial arts
A lot of people believe that enrolling your children in a martial arts class can be very beneficial. Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of signing your kid up, along with some advice about how to pick a school for junior.
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Domestic Violence Laws Hurt Women and Families
Domestic violence laws mean a verbal argument can be turned into a criminal charge, but real victims of violence have no protection.
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Exercising Your Way to Stress Reduction
This article shows how exercise relieves stress and talks about the main areas of exercise.
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FAMILY DEFENSE
June is the Family Awareness Month. Make family self defense a fun part of your family routine. It's good for the body and soul and the core of the family.
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Japan's Defense Guidelines
Once again, the Japanese are struggling with phantoms of the past while trying to develop a defense strategy for future.
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Self Defense and the Law
If you're studying the martial arts as a form of self-defense, you should be aware that many of the tactics taught in your school were developed for battle situations might be illegal today. The law is very strict about how you can use your training to defend yourself, and if you choose to ignore them, you might end up in jail -- which is probably a bit more dangerous than whatever threat you were facing in the first place
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Sticks and Stones...
Have you ever really stopped to test the saying, 'Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me'? Regina explores the hurtful power of words and makes suggestions as to how to subvert verbal attacks.
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Surviving Stalking
Due to emails that I've received, I have put together a list of "tips" for victims of stalking.
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Teaching Children
The study of the martial arts can begin at a very young age. Some of the challenges of teaching the younger students, as well as the benefits are laid out for your consideration
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Working Out Together
I despise exercise and that is a problem since we all know that our bodies need it. I also realize that I need to model a healthy lifestyle to my child. Childhood obesity is at an all time high. As single moms, we need to find ways to incorporate more activity into our lives for the sake of ourselves and our children. I suggest some options and their benefits, and talk about what finally worked for me - TaeKwonDo.
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You Gotta Fight: How Women Can Survive Attacks
A brief look into women's self defense
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Brazilian Vs Japanese Jiu Jitsu
Looking to train in Jiu Jitsu but not sure what the different styles entail? Find out what the differences between two of the more popular styles of Jiu Jitsu here.
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Choosing a Martial Art
Training Aikido and Krav Maga to Kung Fu and Thai Boxing - A round up of the different Martial Arts available and what they offer the student.
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Defensive Magic
You have discovered that magic is real . . . how wonderful! Now that you're open to the possibilities, you're also exposed to the dangers. Do you know how to shield?
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Groundfighting dissected
Groundfighting is not quite the hot new thing it once was in the martial arts world, but even though it has proved its effectiveness in competition, its usefulness in the street and the battlefield is still dubious at best.
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Traditional, Mixed/Modern or Sport?
Looking for a school? So which category do they fall in? Are they a traditional school? A mixed or modern school? Or do they focus on competitions? Which one meets your needs?
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Vovinam
The history of this Vietnamese martial art developed in the early 1900s. It was based on the martial arts of the country combined with aspects of the other arts found in Southeast Asia. It was even taught to some Green Berets stationed in the country.
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What is Western Martial Arts
Martial arts from Germany, England, Italy, France and other European countries is alive and practiced today. It focuses on swordsmanship, self defense, and other weapons.
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2007 Poland Election Results
In Poland's October 2007 election, the liberal Civic Platform Party scored a stunning victory over President Kaczynski's incumbent, conservative Law and Justice Party.
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2007 Ukraine Election Results
A close election in Ukraine has produced a small parliamentary majority for democratic forces. Talks have begun with opposition leaders to form a ruling coalition.
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IV-10 Massei Cities of Refuge
Massei gives a summary of the marches that occured during the Exodus from Egypt, listing the various places where the Israelites strayed. Forty-two places are named relating to forty-two levels of spirituality. After the mention of Aaron's death on Mt Hor, the account of travels becomes more detailed in preparation for entry into the Promised Land. The passage details the boundaries of the land, setting the traditional borders. Moses portions the lands to eleven tribes and establishes the laws of inheritance for the Daughters of Zelophehad (see Nr 27:1-11). Because the Levites do not inherit land as a tribe, they aer given six cities of refuge with pasture land assigned to them. The cities are designated as places of asylum for anyone who committed accidental manslaughter. Scripture distinguishes between accidental death, murder and self-defense.
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Kyiv Snap Election Results - 2008
In a pre-term election mandated by Ukraine's Parliament, Kyiv's incumbent mayor Leonid Chernovetsky easily won another term in office over seventy other candidates.
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The Post War Life of the Tacomas
Meant to be a wartime stopgap and quickly discarded by the US Navy and Royal Navy, the ships of the Tacoma Class went on to sail every ocean for another 50 years.
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Top MMA Schools in the US
Royce Gracie's Jiu-jitsu Self Defense School, Team Quest Martial Arts and Fitness, and American Top Team are three of the nation's best MMA schools.
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Tymoshenko's Fight to Become PM
Yulia Tymoshenko has been appointed Ukraine's new Prime Minister. Can she overcome a history of alienating opponents and allies to lead her country into the future?
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Ukraine Parliamentary Election
On the heels of a political crisis sparked by President Yushchenko's dissolution of parliament, Ukrainian voters prepare for special September parliamentary elections.
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Eastern Europe 2007 Year in Review
A variety of elections and events in the energy, labor, environmental and agricultural sectors shaped and changed the landscape of Eastern Europe and Russia in 2007.
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Preview of Kyiv Mayoral Election
Following charges of bribery and corruption against current Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetsky, Ukraine's Parliament voted in favor of holding a snap election in May.
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Ukraine - Government Profile
Ukraine, a former Soviet satellite, has developed into a semi-presidential republic with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
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