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Understanding Edged Weapons Defence

Understanding Edged Weapons Defence

Knife fighting as portrayed in the movies is a fallacy and one that will get you injured or killed if it is your idea of self defence against an edged weapon. There are some basic rules when is comes... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept &Training Info

March 07, 202116 min read

Martial Arts Don’t Teach Good Self-Defence

Martial Arts Don’t Teach Good Self-Defence

Firstly, a clarification on terminology. I recognise that the majority of the general public, happily and ignorantly use the phrase Self-Defence. For reasons that will become apparent later, I do n... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

March 01, 202114 min read

Self-Defense And The Law

Self-Defense And The Law

Self Defence & The Law The “Essence of Self Defence is a thin list of things that might get you out alive when you are already screwed.” SGT Rory Miller. Self Defence is a big topic covering areas su... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

February 17, 202120 min read

Handling Fear & The Chemical Response

Handling Fear & The Chemical Response

Fear, what is it good for? To misquote Frankie goes to Hollywood. Well, quite a lot. It can be thrilling. Make us feel alive? Keep us alive? Get us killed. Oh wait, that’s the bad one. And that... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

February 13, 20218 min read

Social Vs A-social Violence

Social Vs A-social Violence

Self Defence is an open system. In a closed system there are known factors and there are right and wrong answers based on these factors. In an open system there are many ways to be right and wrong. ...more

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January 09, 20203 min read

The Group Monkey Dance a lethal game

The Group Monkey Dance a lethal game

The GMD is another dominance game very different from the individual monkey dance. In this ritual, members of the group compete for status and to show their loyalty to the group by showing how viciou... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

November 29, 20181 min read

The Monkey Dance

The Monkey Dance

The Monkey Dance is a ritual combat to establish social dominance or defend territory. It is nearly always non-lethal. The Monkey Dance is basically a precursor to a fight. It’s the set up. From a... ...more

Online Self Defense Concept

November 22, 20184 min read

Self Defence Concepts Part 3/4 – Free online course Fight Psychology

Self Defence Concepts Part 3/4 – Free online course Fight Psychology

In a fight or self defense situation attitude is everything, technique or skill sets are beneficial and will reduce your risk of attack and injury, but the right attitude will determine whether you su... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

November 14, 20188 min read

Self Defense – Things you need to know

Self Defense – Things you need to know

Essence of Self Defense is a thin list of things that might get you out alive when you are already screwed. SGT Rory Miller. ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

September 24, 20183 min read

Self Defence Concepts Part 4/4 – Free online course Tactical Training 2 & Tips

Self Defence Concepts Part 4/4 – Free online course Tactical Training 2 & Tips

Tactical training part 2 There is a time and a place for pre-emptive strikes. If you have tried everything, been diplomatic, tried walking away but you know a fight is about to start, sometimes stri... ...more

Online Self Defense Concept

November 20, 20179 min read

Self Defence Concepts Part 2/4 – Free online course Threat Management

Self Defence Concepts Part 2/4 – Free online course Threat Management

Elite Karate Academy will host a free Self Defence Seminar on Saturday 4th November 2017 between 1pm-3pm. Places are limited and only by advanced booking. Contact us on here or on Facebook or text/p... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

October 24, 20178 min read

Self Defence Concepts Part 1/4 – Free online course

Self Defence Concepts Part 1/4 – Free online course

Elite Karate Academy Self Defence Blog. We will be covering simple effective techniques, tactical training, armed attack survival, threat management, fight psychology and street awareness. All the t... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

October 16, 20175 min read

Free Self Defence Course Yes Free!!

Free Self Defence Course Yes Free!!

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY WILL HOST A FREE SELF DEFENCE SEMINAR ON SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2017 BETWEEN 1PM-3PM. ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

October 16, 20171 min read