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Do Hammer Fists Or Elbows To The Leg Work?
A question has been arising lately online as to the usefulness of hammer fists to the leg. And in today's article, we discuss why they are taught and indeed if they work. Hammer Fists To The Leg For years as a police officer, I was taught to knee strike the side of a...
Wrist Locks In Self-Defence: Do They Work?
The wrist is a funny part of the body. It is what connects the hand to the arm, and because we put our hands out when we fall, a wrist is easily broken or sprained. The wrist plays a crucial roll in punching and grappling because it allows for the delivery of a strong...
Why We Need To Reduce Hate In Martial Arts
Martial Arts Toxicity is a problem that has soured in recent years. Once upon a time, toxicity in Martial Arts only was possible via letters in magazines of which the editors filtered out extreme negativity, then it was done in forums, and finally, social media...
Is Defence Lab Better Than Boxing?
One of the questions I get asked is this, 'Is Defence Lab better than boxing, Kickboxing or Thai Boxing?" And in this article, I am giving you the answer. Ready? Let's do this. Boxing Is Tough The first thing we need to get out of the way is this; anyone who trains in...
Table Manners: Why You Need To Be Able To Fight Sitting Down
Have you ever been to a restaurant and seen a fight? No...me neither. But I can tell you where I have seen a lot of fights take place, at bars and the tables in bars. The nightclub scene is a thing of the past, and now pubs and bards are the places to go. And this...
Dental Damage: The Lesser Danger When Protecting Yourself
I was sitting there with the victim of an assault one day, and his teeth were a real mess. Four were broken in half, and one was completely missing. And then he told me.....it was going to cast him £2000 in cosmetic dental procedures to get his smile back. And in this...