Over the past few years, attacks on senior citizens have become far more common than society would like. This has left a lot of people feeling unsafe as elderly citizens become easier targets for criminals. Why? Well, they may not have the strength and endurance that they had in their teens and twenties. Now, this …
Over the last few years, the UFC has seen a steady rise in popularity which has led to a spike in interest in martial arts and self-defense. One of the most popular ways to learn is through YouTube videos. Now, learning isn’t necessarily a problem, but can you really become good at martial arts and/or …
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Punches are a predictable and somewhat necessary aspect of fighting and let’s face it, getting punched SUCKS! It’s painful and leaves some nasty bruises, it can also cause some pretty serious injuries. In the time that I’ve been training in taekwondo, I’ve been punched in the chest, stomach, sides, shoulders, face, and throat – yes, …
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Self-defense is a topic that’s just full of misunderstandings and misinterpretations. In the eight – almost nine – years that I’ve been training in martial arts, every discussion on the topic of self-defense has focused on the physical side of things. Now, that’s fine to a point but there’s much more to it than punching …
Everyday carry is an interesting hobby and topic to get into because there’s just so much variety! Everyone carries something different, be it a knife, a flashlight, a lighter, even a keychain flashlight. It’s also not too hard to get into it which is an added bonus. Of course, when you get started, it’s easy …
If you don’t know what it is, DON’T EAT IT! I know I’m sounding like a broken record, but it’s something that cannot be stressed enough. There are many types of berries in the wilderness and many of them are edible – with certain precautions taken. On the other hand, there are just as many …
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Sambo is a Russian martial art that got its start in the 1920s and 30s when Viktor Spiridonov and Vasili Oshchepkov worked together to develop a hand-to-hand combat system for the Russian military. This system was developed by integrating the techniques of catch wrestling, judo, and a few other styles into what would come to …
Fighting is something that can and does terrify most normal people. This is because most people are good people who don’t want any trouble. With that said, there’s no denying that these situations – while totally avoidable – do happen. It’s also fair to say that they follow a few different patterns. One part of …
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Mike Tyson Truer words were never spoken, we all like to think of what we would do in a self-defense situation – usually with no experience in dealing with those situations. A big part of self-defense, from a physical standpoint, is striking. Punching and …
Most people are probably perfectly happy to wear a cheap watch; there’s nothing wrong with that. Campers, hikers, homesteaders, preppers, on the other hand, don’t really have that option. Cheaper watches, as good as they can be, aren’t always that durable and they can fall apart fairly easily. If you’re doing or will be doing …
