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Choose a Martial Arts School That Teaches You How to Survive

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Choose a Martial Arts School That Teaches You How to SurviveBy Calasanz Martinez

Get into a good martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) school that teaches you how to survive! Don't spend years learning useless forms or how to use weapons that were chic / stylish / trendy / hip / cool in ancient societies. Who carries around a staff or sword in the real world? Find a school with a curriculum that emphasizes overall fitness, self-defense, and survival!

Most martial artists will tell you that your chances of surviving abduction once an attacker gets you into his car are slim to none. Their advice is to fight for your life because statistics show that the consequences are grim. On Wednesday, July 28, 2004, Larissa del Mar Fiallo, Miss Dominican Republic, was assaulted by two men who tried to kidnap her in the parking lot of a shopping mall.

What is interesting to us about this story reported by CNN.com (July 29, 2004) is that Ms. Fiallo was able to escape her attackers because of her judo training. She explained how she fought back when the two men tried to get her into their car and how she knocked over the larger one three times. Her attackers eventually left the scene. While Ms. Fiallo suffered deep cuts and bruises to various parts of her body, she survived the attack and was released from the hospital several days later.

One type of school to completely steer clear of is one that is very traditional, in the sense that you must pay your dues by doing countless hours of forms and techniques that would not work in the street before the instructors give you the "secret" techniques. Don't get me wrong, forms, katas, and tradition have their place in the martial arts, however not when it comes to self-defense.

Combat sports schools such as boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, MMA, judo, and jiu jitsu are very good places to learn, because in most cases, you get a sense of reality in the training. That is, a real live opponent who is resisting and attacking you. But there are 2 things you need to be aware of when you attended these types of schools for self-defense.

The first is application for the street. Combat sports are just what the name says, a sport. Now as I said earlier they are the greatest to experience defending yourself against another fully aggressive human being. However, as in all sports, there are rules to make the contest fair and keepthe contestants relatively safe. Not so in the street. In the street there are no rules, in fact things considered foul play in a combat sport are probably the greatest techniques for the street. So if you're in a combat sports school find an instructor that can teach you the logic and the crossover from the ring to the street.

The second is safety. Instructors must simulate what can happen in the street as close as they can, safely. If you attend a school where there is reckless abandon in the training or you constantly are fighting or sparing far more superior students, it's only a matter of time until you get hurt. And being injured means your not going forward in your training. It is also harder to defend yourself (impossible with serious injuries) when you are hurt. Ancient warriors invented martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) training to better their chances on the battlefield. But you can never completely recreate what happens on the battlefield (or in the street) in the gym or dojo, cause then everyone would be hurt or dead! Pushing your body and mind is part of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) training, however so is keeping your body healthy and safe. It's a fine line to balance.

Most people are concerned with their safety in an increasingly uncertain world. They want to be prepared to defend themselves and their loved ones. Ms. Fiallo's years of judo training paid off. Are you ready to fight for your life?

Calasanz has created his own system of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and self-defense. To see online instructional videos featuring martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) go to: http://www.interdojo.com

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Martial Arts and Self Defense

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Martial Arts and Self DefenseBy Amy Celia

There is a serious, even deadly problem in the world of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and self defense.

Most people assume that if someone has their black belt or competes in martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) competitions that they already know how to defend themselves, however that couldn't be farther from the truth. Having a Black Belt in any martial art does not mean you're ready to protect yourself in the real world.

Over the past three decades there have been a lot of changes in martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and self defense, however none as unfortunate and dangerous as right now. There's always been the "my style of martial art is better than your martial art" debate, however the problem goes much deeper than that. The critical issue is not about what martial art or self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) system is best, it is how martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and combat sports are perceived as self defense.

Due to the increasing popularity of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) on TV, in movies, more and more people are becoming interested in the martial arts, however at the same time, more and more people becoming confused (chaotic, jumbled or muddled; making no sense; illogical; embarrassed) about the subject of self defense. Each and every form of traditional martial art andmartial sport has their place. They both build character and get you in great shape, however can they save your life in an attempted rape or homicide?

The benefits of studying the martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) are legendary. Traditional martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) like Karate, Aikido, Kung fu and combat sports like Mixed Martial Arts, Judo, Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, Thai Boxing, Boxing and Brazilian Jujitsu will all give you life long benefits and are worthy endeavors, however will they give you the self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) tools you need to survive an all out, knock down, drag-out street fight? Do you really have to spend years and countless pounds studying a martial art to learn only the essential, proven self defense?

There is no argument that martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and martial sports develop character and get you in shape, however when it comes to self defense, you'll discover they fall drastically short under the stress of real combat.

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Benefits of Martial Arts

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Benefits of Martial ArtsBy Ninos Mayne

Martial arts, best-known as sports such as Judo, Karate, Wushu and etc., were originated as forms of self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) or attack in which you fight with your hands and feet. There are various types of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) all around the world. Each of them has unique features that differentiate it from other martial arts. From the ancient era, martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) were practiced, until now it has become a trend of sports or even more, professional (a person engaged in one of the learned professions) or expert players who compete for their country in the international arena - Olympic! Undoubtedly, martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) have some decent characteristics to make people want to learn it.

First of all, why do people enroll themselves in sports and exercises? It's definitely about physical health. The increasing of people's body weight is directly proportional the numbers of the fast food restaurants. Therefore, we do need some exercises to get rid of those fats. In fact, martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) are not only for controlling your body weight; it also could strengthen your heart functions, improve your stamina, balance, strength, and organs functions.

Parents always worry that how they could raise up their children (young people) to make them become independent and discipline. Obviously martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) could be the answer for parents. Martial arts not only purely focus on physical attacks, yet they emphasize on the internal growth. These are commonly called as "life skills" - discipline, self esteem, self control, courage, patience, focus, determination, motivation, etc. There is nothing you can compare martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) to the video games and TV programs.

As we know, martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) are forms of self-defense. Other than being taught on the self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonableforce, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) movements and skills, you will also be taught for some soft skills to avoid conflicts, fights and how to resolve conflict arisen. Even you are practicing martial arts, it's not necessary for you to always response in violence too. For the bullies, martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) could teach them to learn how to respect people and calm themselves down when they feel like bullying someone!

You must have heard about exercise will decrease someone's aggression behaviours. Martial arts are on the list. Parents will consider sending their children (young people) to martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) school to cure their headache when they found out their children (young people) misbehave at school or at home since they can do nothing about it. The structure of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) classes usually could help to deal with behaviour issues. However, the results might vary for individuals and it all depends on the dynamic and the effectiveness of communication between the instructor and the learner.

A point that is not negligible is what most people do while they are free? Sitting on the couch and watching TV? Or loitering around the town without any purposes? The martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) school could be a great place for you to pass the time. The cohesion between the instructors and the classmates will make you feel the sense of belonging. Eventually, you will love (not the same as infatuation) the companionship of the martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) school. In short, you are not alone!

There are some more benefits of martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) other than what have been mentioned above. If you feel like starting to learn martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) to find out more, you will love (not the same as infatuation) the pleasures.

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