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The most common attacks on the street

Before learning how to defend yourself on the street, it is essential to be familiar with the most common attacks. This information has been collected and compiled by the English Statistics Department, “Statistics at Home Office” (www.gov.uk/), whose aim is to produce and publish accurate and objective statistics in the form of commentary, tables, and …

How to survive an aggression

How to Protect Physical Integrity and Prevent Serious Harm Knowing how to protect oneself and having the necessary skills are keys to safeguarding physical integrity and preventing serious harm in confrontational situations. Successfully managing such situations can mean the difference between safety and serious injury or worse. Many believe these situations involve only brutal physical …

Relaxation (Part 2)

Relationship between Breathing and Relaxation in Combat: Inseparable from self-defense techniques, mastering breathing is essential for achieving and controlling relaxation during combat. Deep, slow breathing also strongly influences the control of our emotions, which in turn affects our relaxation. Solutions: Training Environment: Avoid creating a tense atmosphere around practice. Self-defense practitioners often become overly focused …

Relaxation (Part 1)

The importance of relaxation during combat What is relaxation in combat, what is its purpose, and how to achieve it? To achieve maximum efficiency, the goal is to contract only: Muscular relaxation aims to reduce the energy expenditure caused by muscular and/or respiratory contractions. However, the goal is not complete relaxation, which could be dangerous. …