Anyone Can Be Taught Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Training
By Dave Heuthe
In the 70’s TV show Kung Fu one of the masters in the temple was blind. In fact he seemed to be Cane’s primary teacher and mentor. There was such a bond between the two that years after he left the temple Cane traveled [...]
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Can the sight impaired be taught martial arts?
How to Fight if You Need to Defend Yourself
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 [...]
85 Year Old Defends Self
One is Never too Old to Defend Self
Believe it or not, here’s a real self-defense story of the day? It’s the pistol-packing, 85-year-old grandma edition. Details here.
Republished by: Dave Heuthe, American Kobe Jiu Jitsu Federation Black Belt & Certified Instructor. Dave provides group personal defense classes where lessons are taught in various locations, privately, at [...]
What is self-defense
Self Defense - Another Look
Self-defense is the ability to come out of violent situations alive and if possible unhurt and with all of your possessions. For most persons, self-defense is learning how to beat someone up (or use any other suitable technique like throws, locks,…). This is the stuff you will learn in most martial-arts [...]
Why martial arts for seniors?
Stay Young Longer
Why martial arts for seniors? Or, to pay lip service to being pc, why should boomers and old folks be interested in a martial art? Simple answer: reversing or slowing the effects of age. Sorry, I can’t help with the grumpiness! Actually, exercise is a great stress reliever and mood elevator so, maybe [...]
Safety strategies for EMS
How to Stay Safe
By: Dave Heuthe
How can we as EMTs and paramedics stay safe? Our job puts us in potentially dangerous situations every day. We deal with the public in a similar way that the police do. People call us for help and they expect us to solve problems or resolve disputes that they can’t [...]
ATM Safety
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 [...]
Awareness: Our 1st and best defense
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 [...]
Tips for Jiu Jitsu Beginners
Important Tips for Jiu Jitsu Beginners
During my journey into grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I have come across several principles and pieces of advice which have greatly accelerated my progress. I often find myself wondering just how much further ahead I would be today if I had known of them at the start of my training. [...]
Staying Safe in Todays World
Stay Safe!
Depending on where you live, crime rates are either getting higher or lower. Regardless of where you live, it still pays to be aware of personal safety and self-defense. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, U.S. residents age 12 or older experienced approximately 25.9 million crimes during the year 2000. An amazing 6.3 [...]
