In this article I will be discussing some very important areas of study. These "gates" as they were known in ancient Japan, were the required areas of study for anyone, or any school, professing to be studying or teaching Ninjutsu.
Did you know that there was a standard by which the art of ... Views: 1932
This is about a conversation that I had with several of my clients - parents who bring their children to me for self defense training - about several catastrophic workplace violence attacks that occurred practically back-to-back. I'm sharing this story because it demonstrates what I call, ... Views: 1483
Most people, including karate and so-called self-defense experts really don't know where to start when it comes to mastering the ability to protect yourself against a real-world violent attacker. This article takes a look at the two-fold approach that I suggest for clients who are serious about ... Views: 1746
As a normal part of business, most companies take steps to make sure that their employees are healthy and safe. They know its not just the right thing to do, but by providing benefits like insurance, wellness programs, continuing education opportunities, and the like, they are providing for ... Views: 1597
It's said that the roots of many of the Martial Arts is in India, with Buddhist monks. While many sources give conflicting data, it's known that in Japan, the only places that were large enough to allow for indoor training during inclement weather, were the huge Buddhist temples. In fact, much ... Views: 1424
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Remember that question from your younger days? Adults seem almost programmed to ask it, don't they? Maybe you remember asking that same question to your own or another's child recently. Remember?
I do.
And - do you remember any of your own answers ... Views: 1201
It seems only common sense to make sure that awareness is at the very foundation of our self-protection studies. And, while this is a given for most people, I've found that the majority tend to focus only on watching for actual dangers.
What I mean is...
...everyone is watching for the ... Views: 1314
As parents, we all want what's best for our children. We want them to be happy, healthy, successful, and free from danger. But we may not always know what it takes to make these things happen. Here's a list of conventional and not-so-conventional tactics that are proven to make your child ... Views: 3325
You have your company's workplace violence plan all finished. It's loaded with all of the preventative and reporting procedures you think you need. You're all prepared, but...
...what are your people to do if something actually happens and they find themselves face-to-face with an ... Views: 1300
When you think of a self-defense situation, what are the top three considerations for being effective? Is it having strength, stamina, power, or a lot of techniques?
While all of those things help to one extent or another, none of them really touches on the priorities that will help you to ... Views: 1479