Self Defense - How to Reduce Your Risk
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Sundar J.M. Brown
Practical Self Defense, Joe Diamond's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
(215) 923.8700 / (609) 272.2270
Sundar J.M. Brown has been a teacher of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, well known as the leading form of self-defense training, for the last 7 years. He continues his training under the legendary Luiz Palhares and Joe Diamond and is an authorized instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense at Joe Diamond's Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The primary focus of his training is practical, everyday self-defense against physical attack. His students include men, women, and children.
Self Defense - How to Reduce Your Risk
Martial arts expert Sundar J.M. Brown demonstrates practice self-defense moves, including how to reduce your risk of being attacked.
Transcripts
I am Sundar J.
M. Brown with Joe Diamond's Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This video discusses practical self defense and in this segment, we are going to discuss some of the principles of practical self defense. In order to aptly defend ourselves, we should understand what self defense is. Self defense essentially means avoiding any kind of confrontation in the first place. If at all possible, do not fight. There maybe times however, when an attacker aggresses against us so forcefully that we are forced to defend ourselves or our lives or the bodies or lives of our loved ones. In these instances, this video will help you understand what to do. Now, coming back to the principles of practical self defense, self defense really revolves around nothing more than common sense. Common sense means being aware of our surroundings and acting practically at all times. We do what feels right and if something does not feel right, we should not do it. If there is a known dangerous area in a city or town for example, it is best to avoid traveling through that area altogether. If we must travel through it, the most practical or commonsensical way of dealing with that will be to travel with a group during daylight. If we must travel at night, perhaps we can use our cell phones so that in the event of an emergency, you can call 911. Another suggestion would be to simply tell others where you are going to be. The best common sense solution is to just listen to your instincts, to listen to your gut. More people are hurt or killed every year because they refuse to listen to their conscience; that little voice inside their head that tells them right for wrong. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation or you feel uncomfortable dealing with another person, even if that uncomfortability is very, very slight; immediately extract yourself from the situation. Do not worry about being a hero; do not worry about offending anybody, the primary goal is to protect yourself. Trust your instincts. Do not be a casualty. Remember, self defense only happens when you are being aggressed against. Now, if this is the scenario that you find yourself in, this video will help you understand how you can move forward in a practical way to defend yourself physically against an attacker. In the next clip, we are going to begin by defending ourselves against the simple front grab.
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Useful and Good for beginners by Braden at 07/17/08 08:12AM Flag
I found this to be quite useful. And none of the moves were really complicated, just simple and effective.
Very informative & useful by KarateLady at 02/16/08 09:05PM Flag
As a single woman living in a large city, I'm constantly trying to be aware of my surroundings and my own safety. This series of self-defense videos is not only easy to follow but has deepened my knowledge of personal safety and increased my confidence. I think everyone, especially women, could benefit from studying these videos.
Great! Very Practical! by MartialArtist at 02/16/08 08:57PM Flag
This video series really lives up to its name! It's extremely practical, well taught and makes me feel like I could actually defend myself if I had to. Thanks for making this!
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