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The Three Golden Words f or proventing and defending ourselves. Is fair to say that we all have our own ideas for how best to defend ourselves.  Furthermore we all have some natural skill's to defend or to attack. But by practicing karate (martial arts) the aim is to learn new skills and enhance those that we have already. There are moments when we think that learning to and using force is the best answer.  Sadly! Sometimes this can be true.  But for the majority of times, this is not true and a different approach is needed.    In my experience, defending defending is not only based on how strong (although strength is an ingredient) we are, it is much more based on how smart we are and the way you combine the two together.  Through training and real life events, ( especially during the 13 years in the security industry)  I have come to understand that to defend requires more than just kicking, punching, being strong and brave. Let's just stop for a second a

This article is about karate but not limited to. Check it out.   Important points to remember to better defend ourselves.  Do's and Don'ts 1.  Your best weapons are your judgment, reasoning, awareness of your surroundings, and your common sense. 2.   Always be aware of, and alert in your surroundings, particularly when you are at a disadvantage (unfamiliar neighbourhoods, strangers or even acquaintances, being alone anywhere).  3.   Do not get into situations or circumstances that are potentially dangerous or threatening to your well-being. 4.  If you can run or escape—do it! Avoid confrontation wherever possible—you might lose. 5.  Try to talk your way out of any confrontation if fleeing is not possible. Trying to talk your way out may stall your attacker long enough for you to get the advantage. 6.  If possible, do not let anyone get a hold of you. If it does happen, you must defend yourself immediately. 7.   Do not think about your defence too long – react, or it may be

The root of Shotokan Karate and the taught techniques suggest that you will learn to defend yourself effectively. But the application of a Karate technique under training conditions or competition is significantly different from the constraints of a self-defense situation. Shotokan Karate is sufficient for self-defense. Its training system teaches more as pure self-defense but requires a little more time until you can vigorously develop your full defensive skills.  However, to acquire self-defense, karate techniques must be learned.  It is not appropriate to rehearse a rich fund of methods or very flexible handling of case situations; it is more important to use the technique very strongly, keep the correct distance, and be targeted. You can use different bunkai, randori, and Kumite situations as self-defense exercises. What is Shotokan Karate? Shotokan Karate is an empty-handed martial art rooted in the fundamental techniques of punching, striking, kicking, and blocking. Yet, there is