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Dicing with Death

Written by Pablo Cardenas
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From the jujutsu that germinated among Japan’s samurai to the blade-focused fighting arts of the Philippines, most martial arts’ knife defence methods include disarming techniques as a major component. But when life is at stake and adrenaline is surging through the system, is the average student realistically capable of pulling off such complex movements? In many cases, argues Wing Chun instructor Pablo Cardenas, attempting to disarm an opponent is often dicing with death. Read more...
 

Testing Your Mettle

Written by Administrator
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Do you know how you will react under pressure? Read more...
 

Accept the Challenge

Written by Graham Kuerschner
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It’s always interesting to put yourself in situations where your skills will be challenged — especially if you’re used to being a big fish in your own pond. Read more...
 

Fight the FEAR!

Written by Deane Lawler
You might be used to taking a hit or two in dojo sparring, but are you ready to face flying fists and weapons if a group of thugs jumps you next time you’re out on the town? Reality-based self-defence expert Deane Lawler reveals his R-SULT method for training to survive an ambush or unexpected confrontation. Read more...
 

Office Assault

Written by Matt Jones
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The question: “I am only 5ft-5in and a big guy at work always pushes me in the chest with two hands. Please help me to defend myself. Thank you. (P.S. The guy is around 6ft-2in.)” Read more...
 

Into Battle - Part 2

Written by Administrator
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A former soldier in one of Israel’s elite counter-terrorism units, Albert Timen now spends his days travelling the world teaching the Israeli hand-to-hand combat system Kapap, mostly to military units, police and security professionals. The man who once took out a suicide bomber at close quarters is head of Israel’s Kapap Academy combat system, which he and other instructors have modified and upgraded to suit the legal requirements of civilian self-defence, and to be applicable for law-enforcement, military and security teams worldwide. Australian-based Kapap Academy representative Paul Johnstone interviewed Timen for Blitz when the Israeli instructor recently visited Queensland to teach Kapap. Read more...
 
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