Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Many people believe that it’s not very effective for street fights, but this isn’t true! In this post we will discuss why BJJ is an effective form of self defense in combat situations outside the dojo. 1. Grappling and ground fighting can…
One can say that boxing and kickboxing are alike. Both activities could be siblings from the same parent. However, even with obvious similarities, there are certain differences each activity has over the other, especially in self defense. This review is based on the effectiveness of both fighting styles in self-defense. Hence, in light of this,…
Carrying either a pepper spray or a Mace will increase your personal security. Both of these self defense tools are aerosols which when discharged can cause temporary blindness, pain, respiratory tract congestion, or disorientate the attacker for a short while. But while these two products are similar in many ways, they have some clear differences….
If you’re looking for a non-lethal self defense weapon you’ve definitely seen these two. They are advertised as the easy-to-carry, easy-to-use and affordable additions to everyone’s pocket. While this is mostly true, you still only need one or the other. So is a kubotan better than a tactical pen, or vice-versa? Let’s explore the 5…
Tactical pens are becoming more popular as an easy-to-carry and relatively affordable self defense tool. But in case you get jumped by a bad guy or gal, a tactical pen won’t help all that much if you don’t know how to use it properly. So here are 5 ways that a tactical pen can be…
If you or someone you love are planning a wild night of partying, you may be worried about getting home safely afterwards. I applaud you for your wisdom. Because many traffic accidents, theft and other forms of crime happen in this scenario. A person gets drunk, gets behind the wheel or tries to stumble back…
Having your dog stolen is a nightmare scenario for any owner. But without taking the necessary precautions it can turn into reality far more easily than we’d like to think. Statistics: Police records show a steady rise in dog theft. According to the American Kennel Club, there’s been an increase of 31% from 2007 to…
Smartphone are expensive, easy to resell and very easy to snatch from an unsuspecting user. A thief could steal it right from your hands while you’re typing something on the street and unaware of the danger. Or it could happen on the beach while you’re taking a dip. There are hundreds of other scenarios where…
You’ve dreamed of visiting New York for years and now it’s almost a reality. But you’re wondering if the awful crime stories are true. After all, you watched CSI: NY and know that there are many shady characters living in this huge metropolitan area. While most visitors have a blast, there’s always a smaller percentage…
Bag safety is one of the top travel concerns for many people. If you’re travelling with a backpack or any type of bag for that matter, you probably use it to carry some of your most valuable possessions. And that’s exactly why they are such a hot target for thieves. Somehow.. thieves know our habits,…
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