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"> Taser was invented by Jack cover in 1974. He was a researcher in Nasa. The Taser works on the principle of Electro Muscular Disruption technique. It generally stimulates our motor and sensory nerves which leads to muscle contraction. Stun guns and other self defense products have less effect on high pain tolerance people like drunkers and The evolution of Stun guns comprises of an interesting idea. The idea was to stun people without any instinct to kill them.Stun gun is a self defense product that uses electric voltage to deal with the attacker. when an attacker comes in contact with stun gun prongs he gets temporarily affected. The current produced by stun guns is...

During Bruce Lee's lift time he came in contact and made friends with many people that spanned from the average guy who may have been a student to popular actors of the time. Bruce's first ever student is Jessie Glover in Seattle, he trained with Lee for about 5 years sometimes more than once a day and is considered an authority on Lee's style of training.. When he began teaching his Jeet Kune Do style of martial arts, Lee only certified 4 people personally as instructors. These 4 are; James Yimm Lee, Ted Wong, Dan Inosanto and Taky Kimura. Dan Inosanto has trained most of the Jeet Kune Do instructors after Bruce Lee's death. Inosanto certified instructors for over 30 years which gave all of them...

Chi Sao - this is one of the most well known feature of wing chun kung fu training. It has been the object of curiosity among other non wing chun students. Unless you have firsthand experience and have trained in it, you will not likely see its finer and subtle points. I have watched this training featured in many movies and web sites. Sadly, they do not demonstrate the effectiveness and advantages. Nicholas Cage does it in the assassin, Bruce Lee does it in many movies and the version in the Matrix looks like an adulterated version. Wing chun students can take pride in that they see this as the symbol of wing chun training but I think they sorely missed the point. You will often find the sequences...

As the UFC and HBO Boxing battle for the niche market of mainstream combat sports, fans are quick to predict the downfall of either side. The rivalry will die down over time, but with such a similar style of promotion, how long until corruption devastates the reputation of Mixed Martial Arts as it has boxing? MMA is still fairly young, so predicting its future requires a look at what has made organized fighting notoriously corrupt. Boxing is both the most popular combat sport in the world and the crooked standard for athletic competition. The biggest problem is the boom-and-bust style of events. Unlike most sports where fans follow a team through a season and playoffs, boxing events are based around...

There's been a growing fascination with Ninjas, and even more so - Ninja Training. Many have wondered how they can apply this very cool and effective martial art and way of life of the past, into a modern, everyday discipline and lifestyle. The good news is, it can be done. Here's how: 1. Ninjitsu Training. If you are interested in the training style of Ninjas, the closest way to practice the style is by taking Ninjitsu classes, at your local karate training center, if that is, they offer it. This is a great way to dive right in with Ninja style martial arts and learn the skills and techniques. 2. Ninja Training Camps. If, like many people, Ninjitsu training is not offered in your area, or if...

The new year is an excellent time to learn a martial art. One of the coolest types of martial artists have always been the ninja. Ninja's have a long history and their techniques are super effective. So, do you want to become a ninja for the new year? Well it can be done. Here are the steps to take on how to train to become a ninja. 1. First, get your self an online Ninja Training Book. These are inexpensive how to guides on everything ninja. You can start learning and training immediately since you will be able to download the book instantly. What this provides is not just at home ninja training, but also you will learn the history of ninjas so you will become knowledgeable and know the principals...

Everyone knows, ninja's are just plain awesome. They embody everything from the ultimate self defense tactics, the raddest maneuvering, and the sleek style that is truly unique to the ninja. But ninja's are a thing of the past, right? They just exist in the history books, correct? How wrong one can be. The reality is, there are many modern day ninjas combing the streets and suburbs of many cities, both in America and overseas. And the reason you haven't noticed them, is testament that the modern day ninja is still very much effective, operating mainly under the radar. Well, they must train somewhere? These new ninja's have to develop their skills somehow, right? Yes, that is correct. No one is...

<!-- @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } A:link { color: #0000ff } --> People all over the world are increasingly getting concerned about risks of daily living. There is increasing awareness about personal safety and safety of family. One of the many risks, apart from terrorist threats, people are more concerned about is the wide spread of criminal acts. There is not a single day which passes without people falling victim to criminal acts. Rape, murder and theft are commonplace, forcing people to think of self defence since law enforcing police force proves inadequate to control these crimes. Self defence was the basic need of mankind in the past and now it has become more...

The line is a common term used to describe the odds, it can be used to analyze the odds of a fighter winning a Mixed Martial Arts fight. Why it is important to find out the percentage a fighter is likely to win or loose a fight? Well this helps you find the best possible bet you can wager on. The outcome of your bet all comes down to this little mathematic formula. Of course there is is more to it than numbers, but this percentage is your base. You have to know the sports book percentage so you can compare it to your own. That is what is going to give you the advantage. By analyzing the percentage you are going to have a much more accurate number than if you were to just to compare the line. To...

Writer's Block. It's the grizzly bear of writing problems, casually pushing over any trees you climb up to try and avoid it. Sooner or later as a writer you're going to confronted by a blank page (or these days, screen) and have no idea what to write. It's frustrating, painful and frightening. It's also really no big deal at all. Saying it never happens doesn't really help. Certainly there are people who never seem touched by it; they are the exception not the rule. Don't feel bad if one of your writing buddies says they can write 3000 words without even really trying. The trick is that you can too. There are three main causes, and three easy fixes for writers block. Over the next few days I'll...

In the sport of MMA or mixed martial arts, your gear is more or less all that gives you comfort in your workout sessions and fights. This is why it is very important to take a lot of time to search for the best MMA gear in the market. You see, MMA is a sport that minimally depends on the gear. Unlike other sports such as basketball, football, or soccer, mixed martial arts is pretty bare. Some of the MMA gear that you should consider are the sparring gloves, the professional MMA gloves, the shorts, the rash guards, jackets, and shin protectors. These are pretty much all that's required for a good MMA workout session. Likewise, these are also what you will need for the actual fight. Choosing the best...

Most men have been involved in some form of bar fight. Most men have either wrestled or played football in high school. Most of us have watched any or all of these things take place and gotten some kind of rush out of it. It's the nature of humanity to be easily engulfed in a dangerous and aggressive spectacle where anything can happen in a moments notice. This is the nature of MMA fights. Men love MMA fights because it helps them connect with something they view as inspirational. Most men dream of being a championship fighter of some kind. It used to be that men dreamed of being a prize fighter. To imagine the crafty skills of the oh, so sweet science flowing through them as they shadow box in the...

One of the most important skills for any gambler is managing your bankroll. It makes no difference on what you are gambling on, be it black jack, the horses or Mixed Martial Arts. The term bankroll refers to the amount of money a gambler has to wager. Just like you manage your bank account to avoid financial ruin, you have to manage your bankroll to avoid "gamblers ruin." Gamblers ruin means that a gambler has spent income and often borrowed money and they can not afford to gamble anymore. Now you may be wondering how anyone can fall into gamblers ruin? People should know when to call it quits, right? Well have you ever been on a winning streak? The feeling of bliss when you think you can't loose...

Shiro Saigo, a very small and light fellow, born in 1866 in the city Wakamatsu (Izu province), performed outstanding judo techniques. He was lucky as quite young he was faced with martial arts, being adopted by a Shinto priest called Saigo Tanomo, who studied and practised them as the last representative of the secret techniques of oshiki uchi of the Takeda clan. In 1883 Shiro became a member of Kodokan Judo when the headquarter was in its first location at the Eishoju Temple. When the dojo moved to the hangar of the Kobunkan, Saigo was the best student there and often taught most of the judo techniques, when Sensei Kano was absent. Saigo had his first "mixed martial arts" experience in 1891 (24th...

Kimbo Slice should not be in the UFC plain and simple. He is in the UFC here because he gets pay per view buys. At UFC 113 he will be fighting fellow reality show fighter and former NFL player Matt Mitrione who played for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and  Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione trains with Duke Roufuswho is considered to be one of the top trainers of Muay Thai trainers in the world. Kimbo is now 36 and has a lot to learn in mixed martial arts. Aside from power in his strikes he has nothing else. He cannot grapple, wrestle or kick. We have all seen the Kimbo on Youtube, however, he is mainly fighting people who are not trained MMA fighters and the fights on Youtube are only backyard...

There is a good reason the samurai adopted Zen philosophy and its strategic insights - it optimized fighting strategy and taught them to deal with fear and death to obtain victory. The benefits were proven over hundreds of years in situations where the penalty for failure was not loss of a "point", but death. Today Zen is rarely taught in fighting, and the focus of martial arts classes are usually all physical despite the fact that the mental component is the most important attribute in any fight - tournament, or real life. Asian strategy (e.g. the classic "Art of War" by Sun Tzu) and Zen are not religions but provide systems for understanding yourself, optimizing technique and performing at your...

What is Cardio Kick Boxing? Cardio Kick Boxing, a unique and challenging fitness program, is a martial arts/aerobics hybrid that was originally done by Kick Boxer working to condition and cordinate their skills. Cardio Kick boxing combines Karate, boxing and dance disciplines and puts them together in a challenging program set to up beat music. A typical one-hour class consists of a series of jabs, punches, kicks, knees and steps, combined in a series of ten-count combinations. We vary the patterns with a goal to give evryone a quarlity workout. The name, Cardio Kick Boxing, is a combination of other words. "Cardio" means cardiovascular exercise "Fitness" and it relates to the whole body and...

Who hasn't, at one time or another, felt insecure or threatened by the possibility of becoming a victim of crime? Have you ever been caught unawares as you were walking along the street and eyed a suspicious character coming your way? Perhaps you have even gone home and interrupted a burglary in progress. In either of these situations, it is easy to feel helpless and vulnerable. The best way to be prepared to respond in the case of possible violence is to carry some type of non-lethal self defense weapon such as a stun gun. There are a number of reasons why this choice is preferable to carrying a traditional gun. Cost First, the cost of purchasing an electroshock weapon is far less than that of a...

Hello Ladies, Whether you are a girlie-girl, a tough cookie, younger or older, married or happy…You need to protect yourself with some awesome, non-lethal self defense products! If a girl were to have some thug attack her, but she was carrying a nice pepper spray in her pocket that she could spray in his face, this could stop the attack. The creep’s eyes would immediately slam closed, and would burn like nobody’s business. He would cough, choke, and have lots of trouble breathing. The girl would be able to get away to safety. She might possibly even call the police and they might be able to catch the guy because most decent pepper sprays “mark” the attacker with a special dye. You can...

Shock, horror! Well, I for one, believe this to be a true statement, but at the same time, I'm going to say, some karateka are very dangerous, they could and would, tear apart, 90% of attackers! So what's the difference between the two, ATTITUDE! When training, you are what you think, if you are thinking about cuddly teddy bears and cup cakes (just an example), you will be about as effective as teddy bear in a fight with a T Rex! If your attitude is strong and positive in the dojo, you are going to have a better chance in a real self defense situation. When your karate is at full speed and power, you should practice like your life depends on each move, use some imagination, your karate can still be...

There are a bunch of less than honorable stories in the martial arts. There is one I heard about Kenpo Karate and Ed Parker is one of the worst I have ever heard however. Perhaps, if anybody knows the truth or falsity of this tale, they could inform me. Ed Parker is credited with teaching many stars, including Elvis, putting on the biggest tournament in the world for years, the Internationals, being the founder of modern Kenpo, and all manner of other deeds. He has had many students, and his abilities are well known. In the beginning; however, when he first started teaching, he was only a brown belt. Shotokan karate was the art he was teaching in those early days, and this is illustrated in one of...

Fighters of contact sports need special kind of non-restrictive clothes to ensure that they can move freely and execute their combat maneuvers with full efficiency. Be it judo, taekwondo, karate or even muay thai boxing, wearing proper clothing is of prime importance. The kind of uniforms, however, vary between different sports, from the karategi and judogi (of karate and judo respectively) to the half-sleeved t-shirts and shorts of muay thai. Wearing proper clothing is of paramount importance in contact sports. Many trainers will refuse to train you if you do not wear proper clothing to the "dojo". Judo, karate and their derivatives, like taekwondo, wufundo, kufundo, etc. rely on special robes...

Weight training for martial arts was once frowned upon by traditional martial art trainers. Some denouncing weight training, because they thought it would make the martial artist either slow or muscle-bound. Little did they know that a few years later, some of the best martial artists were including weights in their regime. Now lifting weights is not just accepted, but commonplace for most athletes, including martial artists! You may wonder why so many combat arts now use weight training in their program? Firstly, because the martial arts require those athletes to be strong, weight training accomplishes this certainly. A good strength-training program will include fewer sets for each muscle group...

Online action games are those in which the characters demonstrate a lot of physical activity to accomplish a task. They may be sports related, especially with the judo karate or any other martial arts based games. Others have space fighting, wrestling, shooting, warfare and many more in which the animated character is shown to be very alert and have a good presence of mind. Some of them are which makes use of guns, in which there is breath-taking shootouts and the player is either the shooter or the victim who needs to go on a shooting spree fighting anti-social elements. The popular action games of this genre are Tickler, Police chopper, Canabalt, base Jumping, Curse village, Xtreme pamplona, Spark...

There was a time when people loved to watch Judo, Karate, jiu-jitsu and other martial arts. People used to like boxing and wrestling. But over the recent years a large number of people have started to shift to mixed martial arts. And the biggest platform for mixed martial art fighting is the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The popularity of this event has risen solely because it has more to offer than any other sports. It provides thrill, excitement, drama, reality and every other thing that a person can think of. The popularity of this event in the last seventeen years has increased to new heights. In 1993 the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship took place. At that time there were very few...

#ffffff;" /> One of the main reasons that the average person doesn’t take a self defense class is time. Or lack thereof. Another reason is that many people aren’t comfortable learning tactics with a group of strangers. They may feel as though they are as skilled as other people in the class or that maybe they aren’t big enough or strong enough to learn the skills. Well if either of these are on your list of excuses for not learning how to defend yourself, then you have officially just run out of reasons. With a self defense video, you can learn everything that would normally be taught in a class from your very own living room. One of the most popular types of self defense videos is...

Violence is on the increase all over the world. Whenever a city reaches a population of one million people crime and particularly violent crime explodes. How adept are you at avoiding becoming a victim? Below are ten topics. For each topic you will find four descriptions. Choose the description that best describes your attitude. If no description fits your lifestyle precisely just choose the closest one. Make a note of your answer A, B, C or D on a piece of paper so you can refer to it at the end of this article. Remember to be honest with your self-appraisal, otherwise this test will be meaningless for you. Topic 1 - AWARENESS: - How aware are you of your surroundings? A - sometimes B - often C...

If your interested in getting involved in wrestling then you need to find out how and where to train. Here are some important outlets for wrestling workouts that will get you going. 1. Wrestling Classes, martial arts academy, or mixed martial arts training facilities. Look into any wrestling classes being offered in your area. There may be training facilities specifically for wrestling, or that offer up wrestling classes. With the popularity of mixed martial arts, there are many facilities opening up which will offer wrestling classes. A martial arts academy may also offer separate wrestling classes, or you may want to look into ju-jitsu training as a grappling discipline. 2. Wrestling Clubs...

One of the common skills or aspects of most martial arts is that of stances. But, if you want to learn ninjutsu, then you must understand that nothing is as it seems in this powerful system for both self-protection and personal empowerment. And, that includes what, to many, are the same "postures" or rigid stances that are a part of conventional karate, and nearly all other martial systems. However, the art of Ninjutsu is based on both the laws of nature, as well as sound scientific principles. It is a "thinking persons" martial art, and definitely not for those who just want to know "where to put their foot" so they can do some flashy move. Such ideas are not a part of the way a Ninja thinks and...

Gremlins are the cruel, cunning embodiment of the limiting thoughts that hold writers back. The first step toward vanquishing yours is to consciously notice its presence (see Writing Gremlins, Part One: Noticing Your Gremlin). This skill takes practice and is worth developing because it shifts power to you, the observer, and allows you to choose a proactive response. I'm in a coffee shop as I write this article, staring blankly at the pastry case, making no progress. Tension in the gut is my gremlin detector, and it sounds the alarm. I take a deep breath, then identify the emotion-discouragement-and the thought-"I can't possibly do this in 500 words; have a Danish"-that accompany this body sensation...

Are you an easy target for criminals? Our "knee jerk" reaction is always NO, but really give it some thought you and may change your answer. Now more than ever before self defense and personal security needs to be a priority. Jobless rates are at levels not seen since the Great Depression. Historical statistics paint a very clear picture; crime rates are directly correlated to unemployment rates. As unemployment rates increase so does the rate of crime, including violent crimes. This coupled with epidemic illegal drug use should further emphasize the immediate need for self defense and personal security products. - As creatures of habit most of us like habit and routine. Do you follow the same...

Most days we get at least a few customers who call or email to inquire about our Mace Triple Action pepper spray line. Some of the most popular questions are: What is the difference between pepper spray and tear gas? Is Mace Triple Action better than the other self defense sprays you sell Specifically, what is the difference between the Triple action line and plain OC pepper spray Let me start by stating that Guardian Self Defense only carries premium defense spray. Every brand we carry is rigorously tested to ensure a premium, effective product. In addition, all of our pepper spray are made right here in the United States. Bet, that one surprised most people! It's true all pepper spray products are...

The term "Mace" actually refers to a famous brand of tear gas sold as an aerosol spray. The brand name has now become synonymous with the product, which is an irritant with a small percentage of tear gas particles. A person who is sprayed by a tear gas product like Mace will feel a quick burning or stinging sensation on the surface of their skin, as well as experience temporary blindness, and the feeling that they are choking. After several states in the United States prohibited tear gas, the Mace company began producing mostly pepper spray. It is likely that the next can of Mace you spot in the store will actually be a can of pepper spray, not tear gas. The popularity of tear gas has also recently...

Online shopping is catching on fast as people come to recognise the time and money that can be saved when they buy something over the internet. Most website owners do not have the same kind of overheads as other many other companies and this means that they can offer items at a cheaper price. Most sports enthusiasts will tell you that sports equipment is expensive and it is not always possible to get just what you want on the high street. If you like to play sports of any kind then it might be worth checking out the benefits of buying sporting goods online. You should be able to get martial arts equipment, golf clubs or clothing, and weight training products. It is worth getting one of the...

Mixed Martial Arts has virtually sky rocketed in popularity over the last few years! Before hand it was just small shows that they couldn't even fill the small arenas and they weren't on TV either! They have gone from that to a multi-million pound business organization, showing live sold out events on Pay Per View. It's really an incredible turn of events for MMA. It's also the fastest growing sport in the U.S right now! Due to MMA massively increased popularity it has made a massive necessitate for Mixed Martial Arts clothing! Just like any other big sport in the country, people want to cheer on their team! In this case people want to cheer their favourite scrapper. So many companies seen this...

I am often asked why I started writing my first series of books, and although the answer is actually fairly simple, it spans a period of about 12 years. Ever since I started my martial arts training back in the early 80's, I bought any and every book that I could get my hands on concerning every martial art that I could find. Even if it had nothing to do with the ones I had actually started studying. I had books of all kinds from Aikido to Zen and everything in between. Some of those books I still have to this day. Several of the books that I bought were ones devoted to the art of kicking. Now it didn't matter to me how good these books were, because at the time I had no idea if they were good or...

To keep an attacker a safe distance from you consider purchasing a Stun Baton. This self defense product gives you an advantage of distance. You can reach out to the attacker before they can reach you with their hands. To put the odds in your favor it is always best to stay as far away from an attacker as possible. The stun baton lets you do this. It is longer then the attacker's arms and quite frequently an attacker will turn and walk away after you test fire the baton. They see the sparks and hear the electricity crackle and decide it might not be a good idea to mess with you. Keeping the baton in your possession and out of the hands of the attacker (unless you are stunning him) is a priority...