What to do AFTER you have been in a fight
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A violent conflict is a serious event, you could face psychological, physical or legal concequences for your involvement - even if you didn't "start it'
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What you NEED to know to end a fight quickly
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You need to act. Violently.
Most people struggle with this. Even when being attacked, many feel unable or unwilling to respond in kind. But please remember, you are in a situation where avoidance, de-escalation and negotiation have all failed ...
Read MoreThe 100 meter sprint - the best martial art you will ever learn
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I often joke with my students that ‘the best style of self-defence is the 100-meter sprint’. But there is a lot of truth to it. If you are not being restrained, just run. Don’t think about it, just get out of there, fast ...
Read MorePreventing conflict is the best form of self defence
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If you want to stay safe it really is simple, do not put yourself in danger in the first place. Obvious I know, but many martial arts instructors fail to emphasize this point.
Taken to the extreme, people assume that I am advising them to stay indoors for eternity. To wrap themselves in cotton wool and remain hidden under the protection of their beds. Far from it ...
Read MoreLessons Learnt from Ten Years of Martial Arts
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Training should be realistic and energetic. Each technique should have a purpose, be easy to implement in real circumstances, as well as hold up to pressure testing ...
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