Sensei Mike Armes and The Art of Self-Defense

Sensei Mike Armes gave a self Defense Class, tp people aged from 4 to 54. Everybody was able to participate: girls,boys, men and women.

All the participants were very satisfied and said they learned a lot. People realise how important Self Defense is, and they know that they got to get some skills in this dangerous world.

Armes, is in karate for 36 years, he is head instructor at the Muzukashii Shigoto Self-Defense Academy. (the owner is Mike himself)

The self-defense techniques taught by Mike are Modern Arnis, Small Circle Jujitsu, Kiai Jitsu and Ryu Kyu Kempo.

Mike's words: "I teach the kids the basics, escapes which are rather simple and other routine maneuvers," Armes said. "First, we want the kids to feel relaxed.

He also teaches people how to escape when he is attacked.

Read more about Mike's Self Defense Lessons.



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Self Defense Program: Tip 3

Self Defense tip 3:

Very important: If someon attacks you and you did not have the time to run away, or avoid the confrontation situation, here is something you MUST ABSOLUTELY remember: It's vital.

DO NOT FORGET THIS TIP, as I said your life can depend on it.

Here it is: When the attacker start to punch or kick you, no way, you got to do someting. In theory, it's simple: Look at what he is doing, avoid his attacks, punch or kick, or break him a member (best solution - but only in extreme emergency situations -).

However, there is something you should be very attentive: Never, I repeat NEVER let him put his hand in his pocket. If he does that, it's not to take his cellular phone... You see what I mean?

He wants to grab his knife, or worst, his fire gun; and this is a really bad situation for you.

It is really important to observe his behaviour and look where he is putting his hands. You SHOULD ALWAYS look where his hands are going. because if he is armed, atanytime, he can take his weapon and give the Fatal hit.

So be very careful.

Next time. I will give you a tip to work your alertness state, because you need that. You need to be able to 'feel' a dangerous situation before it happens.

Remember: Hands in his pocket = A big NO NO.

What to do?

You must grab his hands as fast as you can, if not...
Even if he is punching you or kicking you, don't leave his hand. It's only a maths calculation: you will survive from punches and kicks (if they are not too strongs), but you have less chances to survive to a knife, or gun if the attacker is really determinated.

WARNING: It's not easy to manage that, and you need experience. In all the cases, yu must avoid the fight unless you can't, you have no choice. In that case, do whatever you can to save your life.

Take care.


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