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6 common misconceptions of self-defense

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  There are a lot of misconceptions out there in martial arts when it comes to  self-defence . Some people do not realize that a ton of  self-defence training  is missing critical aspects encountered if the defender was attacked in real life. The following is a list of common fallacies, misconceptions and myths that we hear all the craziest things: People Think of Dangerous Events as "Just" Physical Fights . Self-defense courses seem to focus on some pretty basic techniques, such as a bear hug, punch and slap, etc., but these techniques assume that these specific things will happen consistently up until you're able to defend yourself. If someone is caught off guard, then chances are they won't know what to do. Unfortunately, there's no magic technique for all situations; however, the best self-defense strategy is always prevention! Don't go looking for trouble in the first place, and if something does happen, create a plan, so you know how to get away from it ...

How to teach your children about road safety

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  Roads can be dangerous especially for children. As a parent all you wish for is your children to grow up healthy and safe and to fulfill their dreams. The truth is that children can get hurt at any time and that child abduction and kidnapping attempts are happening and it seems like it’s occurring more than ever. As children grow they will start walking around more busy areas, walk to school or even start going out with friends. We may feel helpless as parents since we can’t protect our children from everything and at any time. That is why the best thing you can do for your children is to teach them general safety knowledge or to take them to a safety  self defense for children  class where a professional can cover the basic general safety information and teach them self-defence skills that will last them a lifetime. In the spirit of helping all the kids walk in peace we’ve compiled a few steps to help ensure the safety of your children while they are out and about. Ste...

Attending kids self-defence classes makes them confident to fight.

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Kids need to know that when it comes to a threatening situation, one shall know how to get out of it on their own and that is when we start talking about self-defense. Self-defence is a technique wherein people use certain movements and tricks to defend themselves and attack the enemies in order to get away from a dangerous situation. There are a ton of benefits that come with it. But first, let us look at the 3 most popular and easy martial arts or sports that kids can learn to self defend themselves. Krav Maga Krav Maga is a traditional fighting, hand-to-hand, combat system that is a blend of boxing, Muay Thai, judo, fight training and grappling. The purpose or the main goal of Krav self defense training is that the fight can be quickly dealt with by delivering enough damage to the enemy or the threat. Not only learning this helps the kids to train for the fighting but also teaches them valuable self-defense skills along the way. Krav self defense involves the kids learning jab, re...

Self-defence for kids. Why and how it should be done

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Why should kids learn self defence? Is it safe for them? What do they get out of it? In a culture that seems to have the spotlight on violence, from music to video games, movies and even televisions shows, the idea of enrolling your child in kids self-defence classes may rise the question: “Is it ever okay to teach your child to hit?” The reason for that is because, when most people think of self-defence, they think about hitting back or using martial arts. What most of the parents out there don’t understand is that self-defence has nothing to do with hitting or striking another person. Self-defence is about being aware of your surroundings, leaving before a problem erupts, listening to your gut, using a confident voice and carrying yourself with confidence. Main reasons to take kids self defence classes : Protect themselves against bullying If your child has been or is a victim of bullying you may be asking yourself why this is happening and you’ve even tried to give him some advice. ...

Why should children learn self-defense?

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  When it comes to our children, we, as parents, are very protective. We want to keep them safe from every danger and want our children to learn self-defense so that they are capable of fighting for themselves. The reality is that there are several times when they’re alone and knowing how to protect ourselves is a useful skill for the growing child. Learning self-defense for kids helps them learn how to take life fearlessly on several levels. Unfortunately, when most people think of self-defense, they think of hitting back. A large part of self-defense has nothing to do with hitting or striking another person. Instead, it’s just aware of your surroundings.  Here are some reasons why all children should learn self-defense or send them to  kids self-defense classes .  It’s good exercise-  It’s recommended that children from ages 6-17 get at least one hour of physical activity every day. Self-defense training for kids is a great way to help them get that activity i...