How to Defend Yourself
Often times we find ourselves in need of defense. Is it over something trivial? Then walk away. If you really are in a sticky situation, run or yell for help. If all other options fail then follow these steps.
Steps
Yell for help first if you are confronted by an attacker.
Run if possible.
If [...]
When they think about maintaining their safety on the job, Emergency Medical Personnel, EMTs, Paramedics, nurses & social workers always want to know: Is it possible to predict who will be violent? What can [...]
EMS Workers Face Many Dangers
By: Dave’s EMS Headquarters
It never entered my mind when I began my career as a Paramedic, that my career would be shortened after becoming the victim of violence. But in fact my career was in fact shortened because I was assaulted by a patient who had overdosed on illegal narcotics and [...]
Avoiding ATM Robberies
ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life. They offer a real convenience to those on the run, but at the same time offer an element of risk. Using an ATM machine safely requires awareness and a little planning. Just because an ATM machine is open and available twenty four [...]
Self Defense Awareness
By Dave Heuthe
When we think about self defense we tend to think about physical techniques. We picture in our mind what we might do if someone grabbed or choked us. What if you’re walking down a dark street? Well, why are you walking down a dark street? Do you feel safe there? Feel [...]
The Early Days of Jiu Jitsu
Every once in awhile I come across some old Jujutsu advertisement or old pictures from a vintage self defense book. I did some reading about Edward William Barton-Wright the other day.
In 1898 he formed what he referred to as a “new form of martial arts,” called Bartitsu. It was predominantly [...]
Real Life Simulation of Self Defense
This is an old school Jujitsu demonstration that really captures the essence of how the martial art was marketed. As it was with many of the old advertisements and film clips, the demonstrators are usually wearing their everyday clothing, depicting them going about their everyday lives.
Source: Old School Jiu [...]
Self Defense Isn’t for Women Only
Often in our articles, what we say is slanted towards or is specifically for women. This is simply [...]