How to Avoid Getting Choked or Bear Hugged By An Attacker There are two main moves that you’ll encounter from an attacker: the bear hug and the choke. Now, the choke can come in one of two variations: the front choke or the back choke. Both of these are equally as common and you’ll need… Read more »
Is it Safe For My Daughter To Take Self-Defense Classes? As a parent, you might feel a little nervous about your daughter taking self-defense classes. First of all, know that what you’re feeling is completely normal. No parent wants to see his or her child get put in harm’s way. However, you need to realize… Read more »
How Women Are Starting to Take Over The World of BJJ and Self-Defense For a long time, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was a sport that was predominately run by male grapplers. And it remained like this for more than 100 years. However, these days, it is becoming more and more common to see women dominating in their… Read more »
Is Women’s Self-Defense Difficult? Women’s self-defense is inherently the same thing as regular self-defense. It will teach you self-discipline, respect, perseverance, and will allow you to increase your cardiovascular endurance. Self-defense classes might be difficult in the sense that you’ll be challenged both mentally and physically each and every practice. However, it isn’t difficult in… Read more »
Should Women Train in Gi or No Gi For Learning Self Defense? If you’re a woman who is new to Jiu-Jitsu, you’re probably wondering what the best way to learn would be. More specifically, you can either train with the gi or without one. Both offer their unique set of advantages and disadvantages, and we’ll… Read more »
Why Pepper Spray, Tasers, or Guns Won’t ALWAYS Save You (And Why BJJ Can) There’s a common misconception floating around that if you have guns, Tasers, or pepper spray that you’re going to be 100% safe when in public. But it’s important to note that this isn’t entirely true. The fact of the matter is… Read more »
One of the most obvious benefits associated with boxing is that it can help you build a skillset that not a lot of people can say that they have. In a self-defense situation, knowing how to box can mean the difference between ending up in the hospital or not. But you might be wondering, “What… Read more »
Why Should All Woman Consider Learning Self-Defense? It isn’t only women who should invest time in learning self-defense. In fact, everyone should learn some form of martial arts. However, women in particular need to learn the most since they often end up as targets by muggers and rapists. Below are some reasons why all women… Read more »
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