A well trained martial –artist   should be able to use the clock method to his or her own advantage in any given situation like the soldier such as; using the centre of the clock as his base and the numbers on the clock as reference points to take evasive action, pinpoint and strike a vital target on his opponent and to manipulate him in combat.

If For Some Reason You Are Pushed To Ground And You Don’t Know How To Break Your Fall It Can Be Detrimental For You

There are several ways you can be pushed to the ground.  Let’s have a look at some of the most common ways.

(1)You could be pushed to ground from behind and if you are, you need to know how to execute a forward roll that will bring you back up off the ground and back onto your feet to face your opponent.  If you can’t execute a forward roll push both forearms out in front of your face. This technique will virtually cause no injuries to you.  It is the guy or guys that pushed you to ground who may cause you more injury.

If you can’t fight back immediately, roll up into a ball like a hedgehog when attacked. Make sure that you cover you head with your hands, placing both hands to back of your head left over right.  At the same time pull both forearms into the sides of your face. This action will help to protect you from serious injuries. Bear in mind that after a few seconds if they think that you’re unconscious they may just walk away from you.

(2)You could be pushed to the ground from the front and if you don’t know how to break your fall it can be detrimental for you.  If it ever happens to you and you don’t know how to brake your fall, place both forearms flat out away from your sides and onto ground to stabilize your base as you hit the ground.  Make sure you keep your head off the ground. If the guy that pushes you to the ground decides to beat you up and you are not going to fight back, you need to cover up.

If you decide to fight back and you are still on the ground as the guy or guys start to attack you, spin on your butt as you kick out at them, with both feet, to give you time to get up off the ground.  An experienced  martial artist would have some techniques to deal with this type of confrontation such as; a reverse role that would bring him back up off the ground onto his feet ready to deal with the next situation. 

Most disciplines would have some techniques to deal with this type of street altercation  and other disciplines like to take the fight to the ground.  That’s OK if you are only fighting one guy, but try to take more than one guy on the street to the ground and you know who’s going to come off worse?

In Competitions You Can Submit By Slapping Your Hand Off The Floor Matt Or Off Your Opponent – On The Street That Option Does Not Exist – There are no Rules. On The Street You Are Fighting For Your Life!

Don’t be surprised if after training for a few weeks you are not as ready as you thought you might  be,  to protect yourself in the street environment.  Let me ask you a question:  how long does it take for a person  studying  a course to be successful even with the basics?  As you probably already know some people learn faster that others.  A good teacher will always know when to come down to the level of a person who may need a little more tuition.  You only have to cast your mind back to when you were in college, some subjects come easier and others.  Some subjects  would involve a greater  deal of mental or physical effort to get a good grasp of the subject.

Bear in mind it is better to have some knowledge than have none  when it comes to  prevention and self defense techniques for your own personal safety in your environment.

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Yellow Belt

An insight into what you will be taught on the yellow belt complete syllabus in American Advanced Kenpo Karate and Self -Defense.

(1) Clock Method.

As a beginner you will be introduced to the clock method and taught how to use the numbers on the clock as reference points, to make it easy for you to learn the techniques and to pinpoint targets on your opponent or opponents in combat and competitions using the centre of the clock as your base.

(2) Basic Stances consists of several stances to improve your coordination.

 You will be taught some basic stances as a beginner to improve your coordination such as; attention stance horse stance and cat-stance.

(3) Star Blocking Set (1) consists of several blocks to protect you in your environment.

A Short insight into what you will be taught on star blocking set (1) as a beginner.  Star blocking set (1) consists of several blocks to protect you against all types of attacks!   For example an upward block will protect you against an overhead strike to your head, you will then be taught an inward block, a outward block, an extended outward block, a downward outward block, an inward downward block, a right heel palm push down, then you will be taught a right back elbow strike simultaneously with a left straight corkscrew punch towards 12. 0’clock. (The reverse motions of the blocks will be elbow strikes.) If you decide to participate in a master class you will then be taught how to use the Tonfa in conjunction with the star blocking set (1) that is adopted by all the major law enforcement agencies around the world.

(4) 10 Self Defense Techniques plus some variations.

You are now ready to be taught 10 self-defense techniques consisting of defences against such attacks as a right punch, a two handed attempted push to the ground, a left punch, a right kick, a bear hug from behind, a side headlock, an over head baton or knife attack, a double lapel grab, a right straight punch to you face, a shoulder grab from behind and some variations that will help you to protect yourself in your environment at home or on holidays.   

 (5) Short Form (1) is a sequence of movements to teach you how to manipulate your opponent or opponents in combat or competition.

 The next part of the yellow belt syllabus you will taught is short form (1) commonly knowing as a kata which is no more than a sequence of movements that teaches you how to move with ease simultaneously as you manipulate your opponent or opponents using techniques and the clock method to assist you in dealing with difficult situations and you will be taught how to retreat as you intercept a punch or kick simultaneously to protect you. 

You will now be introduced to your first mass attack and taught how to defend yourself against several opponents.

(6) Yellow Belt Freestyle Sparring Techniques Prepares you for Combat and Competition.

 knife_attack(A) On the freestyle sparring you will introduced to a combination of hand and kicking technique in a stationary position and how to close the gap between you and your opponent in combat and competition with ease.

(B) The next and last part of the yellow belt syllabus that you will be taught is the freestyle sparring techniques; consisting  of four variations on the first technique you will taught how to overcome your opponent in a stationary position, the second one will teach you how to close the gap between you and your opponent by shuffling forward which is no more than a push drag, the third one will teach you how to execute a right front crossover and a left step through  toward 12 o’clock, the fourth one is similar to third one with a right step through after your left step through toward 12 o’clock.

(7) Now that you have a good insight into the complete yellow belt syllabus in American advanced Kenpo karate and Self Defense.

It is now up to you to improve your skills in Martial Arts to do this you need to practice several times a week.

(8)What are the Benefits of the yellow belt complete syllabus in American Advanced Kenpo Karate and Self –Defence?

You will be taught how to defend yourself against an attack and protect yourself against bullies, you will also get fit, lose weight and become more confident in every thing that you do.

No matter what your reasons are you will feel extremely good about yourself.

(9) To be successful in Kenpo Karate and Self – Defense.

You need to have an open mind and study under a good teacher and if you are not sure of any part of the syllabus do not hesitate to ask you teacher.

(10) Yellow Belt Complete Syllabus.
(1) Clock Method

(2) Basic Stances
(3) Star Blocking Set (1)

(4) 10 Self Defense Techniques plus variations
 (5) Short Form (1)
(6) Free Style Sparring Techniques prepare you to defend yourself
(7) DVD Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes

Grandmaster Maughan

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The need for personal safety is even greater that every before with the possibility of an attacked at home in your car and on holidays. In some countries, where the crime rate is very high, people tend to stay in their homes most of the time. Why should any person be afraid to go out into their environment that they live in?

Why not prepare yourself to face the everyday danger in your life this can be achieved when you decide to learn self defense! Such as; preventing an attack happening to you and defend yourself on the street at home in your car or on holidays, only when you yourself have successfully completed a proper course or courses you will be then be free of the fear when you go out and about knowing if someone attacks you in your environment especially if you are attacked by more than one guy, you should be able to take care of the situation.

In today’s world no matter where you go, there is a Probability that you could be attack. Due to these circumstances and conditions you can see how important self defense is.  Without self defense it is not easy to survive in this world today. If you have taking a course in self defense you will have a better chance of surviving that the person who has no knowledge of self defense.    You may have to change your routine to facilitate the learning of self defensive techniques. However this time will not be wasted at all, consider the learning as a part of your routine.

You must therefore believe that self defense is the best possible way to keep yourself safe. You should be aware on how important self defense is for you and your family.

As a beginner, why not practice in the comfort of your own home or in a school for a few weeks, and as a beginner you will be taught how to be become aware of the basic moves involved in the use of Self-Defence techniques!  Using the clock methods for reference points to facilitate easy transition from move to move and you will feel the difference within yourself after you have learned how to prevent an attack and defend yourself.

Self defense can be learned in many different ways and from many different Disciplines, All Disciplines can offer you a good self defense course. Once you have decided that you want to learn self defense, then selecting a particular Disciplines is not very difficult to do.  Also it is not compulsory to learn self defense from one particular discipline?  You can learn from any Disciplines you wish. You can also learn from the internet through online home study courses, instructional self defense DVD’s; you can download online home study courses.   All of these options can be very helpful in improving your techniques in self defense.

The best way to learn self defense is to enrol in a class that are held from time to time to educate and create awareness about prevention and self defense. These classes should have qualified  instructor who will teach you self defense techniques and will teach you all kinds of moves and techniques, that one can use at any times if the needs arises. The classes also allow you to practice along with other students and the instructor so that you can be at ease with certain moves. These classes are only for a short period of time and therefore you should enroll in them. After you have attended a class for a few weeks you will notice a lot of difference in your confident when you are out and about.

For more information on online home study self defense training courses

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Master Maughan

A really annoying and serious flaw of many instructional DVD’s on street self defense is that the techniques demonstrated are simply not intense and technically proficient enough to deter the savvy street fighter.  Today, probably more than ever, with the increase of violent on innocent people on the streets, in their car and at home and holidays…

Make no mistake; today’s street environment is as violent as ever.

Such extreme demands a particular type of expertise to counteract its potentially devastating effects. George Alexander Maughan is definitely a man for the task.  

What George does best is to effectively empower the individual with a repertoire of devastating techniques. This is where George excels. The DVD is very comprehensive in teaching self-defence against many attack situations and even includes effective techniques against gun, knife, baton and multiple assailant attacks. George’s analytic breakdown of each technique combined with his verbal instructions is exceptionally clarifying. Initially, I was a little confused about some of the techniques but as George breaks down each technique with easy to follow instructions they became immediately clear and obtainable to the viewer.

His anticipation, footwork, balance, posture and uncanny ability to instantly put his opponent off balance and vulnerable to attack are a sight to behold. He also has an incredible ability to expose and damage his opponent’s weaknesses as he defends and attacks! 

Another great strength of George’s arsenal is his versatility as a fighter. This is apparent as he teaches the viewer an impressive array of long, medium and short range weapons in his devastating selection of street combative techniques – elbows, knees, face clawing, palm strikes, hooking kicks, blade kicks, crescent kicks, hammer blows, straight punches along with locks, limb breaking and knee drops are just some of the techniques he uses to great effect.

An outstanding feature of the DVD is his teaching of anti-rape defence techniques for women. They are effective and, I’m sure, well appreciated techniques for women interested in learning real world self-defence. He also, encourages awareness – so people can anticipate and avoid potentially threatening situations in the street environment. 

There is very little left to chance in George’s DVD – he simply covers all bases and teaches great self-defense Demo Clip in a myriad of situations. I never thought I would ever learn an effective self-defence technique for an individual that is kneeling over, tying his shoe laces, who is about to be attacked by an assailant with a roundhouse kick to the head. But George does exactly that – he actually demonstrates a great technique from such a disadvantageous position – and it’s damn fast and effective! When it comes to street defence George is a fighter in perpetual motion – always thinking, always attacking, and always one step ahead.  

The layout and quality of instruction within the DVD are of the highest standard. When it comes to martial arts George has an undeniable gift for demonstration and communication.   

George’s aim in his DVD collection is to share real world self-defence techniques to the average individual so that, he or she can ward off street attacks with confidence and excellent technique however there is something here for everyone who would be interested in improve their skills in Street Survival Techniques, Highly Recommended.

Author: Sean Fagan

Kenpo or Kempo is a Japanese term which means “the way of the law of the fist.” Originating in China, this art made it way to Japan shortly before the 1600’s and came to Hawaii in 1936.

Daruma or Bodhidharma Sanskrit was an Indian priest who promised his master that he would spread and develop the Zen Sect of the Buddhism. He set out walking through India and china, eventually ending up at the Shoaling Temple. Upon arriving there, he discovered the weakened physical condition of the monks; Daruma taught them a series of exercises called the eighteen Lohan to strengthen their bodies and enable them to practice to strike and how to meditate which was part of this “new” religion.

Kenpo migrated to Hawaii in 1936 under this name and introduce to the public for the first time in 1942 at the Official Self Defense Club at the Britannia Mission in Honolulu.

William K.S. Chow began studying with the Kosho-Ryu family and received a black belt from the current master, Mr James Mitose. Chow had previously studied boxing and judo he had also studied the Chinese martial arts which had been in his own family for generations.  In this particular art, he was taught the circular movements which had been deleted from the Kosho-Ryu syllabus. Chow then combined the circular movement of his family arts and the linear movement of the kosho-ryu and taught his syllabus too many non- Asian students. The classes were very hard and extremely physical.

Ed Parker was introduced to Chow by his first instructor, Frank Chow. He had a special introduction before he was admitted into the school. Ed Parker had previously studied boxing and judo for four years. He graded to his black belt in 1948. Parker decided to teach Kenpo as a profession and wanted Chow to come to the mainland with him to open a school. Parker went to Brigham Young University and returned to Hawaii in 1951 to join the coast Guard during the Korean Conflict. 

Parker asked Chow again to come to United States to open a school with him and he declined and Chow wished him the best of luck.

Parker taught in the local police department and at college during his days at the university. Bert Goodrich, Brother-in-law to Vic Tanny, Invited Parker to come to California and open up several gyms and introduce karate. By the time Parker arrived in California, American Health Studios had brought out the defunct Vic Tanny gyms and with it went his plains for the future.  Parker borrowed $300.00 from a friend and opened his own school by himself in 1956.  

 In addition to Professor Chow’s modifications, Mr., Parker has also realized the need to revise the old methods to cope with modern day fighting. Thus the system he now teaches is unique, practical, realistic applicable and encompasses sound logic, reasoning, and theoretical innovations. Through Mr. Parker’s innovations, a fifth system has emerged-the American System-to be more specific “Parker System of Kenpo.

Grandmaster Maughan

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The crime of holding up a car and either stealing it, robbing the driver, or forcing the driver to drive somewhere for criminal purposes.

CARJACKING has become one of the most prevalent crimes in many parts of the world. Most carjacking occur for the sole purpose of taking the car; it is a crime without a political agenda and does not specifically target Americans.

You can protect yourself Simply by taking into account a few precautionary measures to keep yourself safe in your environment such as becoming familiar with the methods, ruses, and locations commonly used by carjackers.

Abduction is to snatch somebody away by force or by deception!

 AVOIDANCE

The first step to avoiding an attack is to stay alert at all times and be aware of your environment. The most likely places for a carjacking are:  

High crime areas 

 (Rural areas) 

Intersections where you must stop 

Isolated areas in parking lots 

Residential driveways and gates

Traffic jams or congested areas

Learn to avoid these areas and situations if possible. If not, take steps to prevent an attack.

In traffic, look around for possible avenues of escape. Keep some distance between you and the vehicle in front so you can manoeuvre easily if necessary–about one-half of your vehicles length. (You should always be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you.)

When stopped; look around you, use your rear and side view mirrors to stay aware of your surroundings in your environment.  Also keep your doors locked and windows up. This increases your safety and makes it more difficult for an attacker to surprise you. (A surprise attack can come from anywhere at any time)

Accident’s are one rush used by the attackers to control a victim. The following are common attack plans.

The Bump this is when the attacker bumps the victim’s vehicle from behind. The victim gets out assessing the damage and exchanging information. The victim’s vehicle is taken.

Good Samaritan The attacker’s stages what appears to be an accident, they may simulate an injury. The victim stops to assist, and the vehicle is taken.

The Ruse the vehicle behind the victim flashes its lights or the driver waves to get the victims attention. The attacker tries to indicate that there is a problem with the victim’s car. The victim pulls over and the vehicle is taken.

The Trap Carjackers use surveillance to follow the victim home. When the victim pulls into his or her driveway waiting for the gate to open, the attacker pulls up behind and blocks the victims car.

If you are bumped from behind or if someone tries to alert you to a problem with your vehicle, pull over only when you reach a safe public place.

If you are driving into a gated community, call ahead to have the gate opened. Otherwise wait on the street until the gate is open before turning in and possibly getting trapped.

Think before stopping to assist in an accident. It may be safer to call and report the location, number of cars involved, and any injuries you observed.

You can avoid becoming a victim. Ruses and methods, as well as the types of cars most often targeted, differ from country to country. Talk with the regional security officer (RSO) at your post about local scams and accident procedures.

In all cases keep your cell phone with you and immediately alert someone regarding your situation.

DURING A CARJACKING

In most carjacking situations, the attackers are interested only in the vehicle. Try to stay calm. Do not stare at the attacker as this may seem aggressive and cause them to harm you.

There are two options during an attack–nonresistive, no confrontational behaviour and resistive or confrontational behaviour. Your reaction should be based on certain factors:

Type of attack

Environment (isolated or public)

Mental state of attacker (reasonable or nervous)

Number of attackers

Weapons

Whether children are present

In the non confrontational situation, you would:

Give up the vehicle freely.

Listen carefully to all directions.

Make no quick or sudden movements that the attacker could construe as a counter attack.

Always keeps your hands in plain view. Tell the attacker of every move in advance.

Make the attacker aware if children are present. The attacker may be focused only on the Driver and not know children are in the car.

In a resistive or confrontational response, you would make a decision to escape or attack the carjacker. Before doing so, consider: 

Are you capable of taking care of the situation?

The mental state of the attacker… 

Possible avenues of escape… 

The number of attackers; there is usually more than one. 

The use of weapons…  (Weapons are used in the majority of carjacking situations.)

In most instances, it is probably or safest to give up your vehicle.

AFTER THE ATTACK

Safety is the utmost important
Always carry a cell phone or radio on your person to contact someone immediately always have your cell phone fully charged.

If you are in a populated area, immediately go to a safe place. After an attack or an attempted attack, you might not be focused on your safety. Get to a safe place before contacting someone to report the incident.

Reporting the Crime
Describe the event. What time of day did it occur? Where did it happen? How did it happen? Who was involved?

Describe the attackers.  try to note height, weight, scars or other marks, hair and eye color, the presence of facial hair, build (slender, large), and complexion (dark, fair).

Describe the attacker’s vehicle. If possible get the vehicle license number, color, make, model, and year, as well as any marks (scratches, dents, damage) and personal decorations (stickers, colored wheels).

The golden rule for descriptions is to give only that information you absolutely remember. If you are not sure, don’t guess!

CONCLUSION

Avoidance is the best way to prevent an attack. Use your judgment to evaluate the situation and possible reactions. Know safe areas to go to in an emergency. Always carry your cell phone or radio.

Non confrontation is often the best response. The objective is not to thwart the criminal but to survive!

Everyone needs to take care of themselves in car at Work in your home and on holidays.  I would like to ask you a question, How could you prevent an attack happening to you?  Simply by taking into account a few precautionary measures to keep yourself safe in your environment.

This course gives you an excellent insight into how to prevent attack and defend oneself in your environment. (Excellent Course for all of the Family)

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Grandmaster Maughan

A short insight into what you can achieve from each course.

NOTE: All Self Defense Techniques have been giving names to simplify teaching.
Many of the names or words have been chosen because of their symbolic meaning.
The Salute Indicates the use of the Heel Palm within the technique when used by either the defender or aggressor.
The Word Feather Refers to the Hair, Wing to the Elbow, Leaves to the Fingers, Twig to the Arms, Prongs to the Thumbs, Branch to the Legs, Mace to the Fist, Sword to the Knife – Edge of the Hand, and Talon is associated with a Grab.
The word Storm refers to a Club attack, the word Gift to a handshake, and the word Claw to the Fingers Tips, the Ram refers to a Tackle, Peach to the Groin, and Pendulum referring to a downward block or strike.

 Content of All Course DVD’s:

Course#1 – Yellow Belt Complete Syllabus:

You will become aware of the basic moves involved in the use of self-defence techniques. Using the clock methods for reference points to facilitate easy transition from move to move.
(1) Basic Stances
(2) 10 Self Defense Techniques plus Variations
(3) Short Form 1
(4) Star Blocking Set 1
(5) Freestyle Sparring Techniques.
DVD Approximate Running Time 60 Minutes.

Course#2 – Orange Belt Complete Syllabus:
Moving on to the orange belt or course 2 in the series you will become more adept and at this stage and will start to gain a degree of confidence in the execution of the self-defence techniques. Kicking techniques are introduced at this level to improve your kicking ability in combat.
(1)24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Kicking Set (1) consisting of 17 kicks some made famous by Bruce Lee
(3) Star Blocking Set 1 Both Sides
(4) Double Star Blocking Set (1)
(5) Short Form (1) Both Sides
(6) Freestyle Sparring combination of hand & kicking Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes

Course#3 – Purple Belt Complete Syllabus:

Purple belt or courses 3 the student will become more aware of their physical fitness and well being. At this level you will be introduced to co-ordination set 1 this will help you to advance to a more comfortable level of performance.
(1)24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Short Form 2 Both Sides
(3) Co-Ordination Set (1)
(4) Finger Set 1 Multiple Weapons
(5) Freestyle Sparring technique
DVD Approximate Running Time: 80 Minutes

Course#4 – Blue Belt Complete Syllabus:
Blue belt or course 4 will introduced you to long form 1  & Eagle set 1.This course will bring you to a different level of power in the execution of your self-defence techniques forms & sets.
(1)24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form (1) or Kata
(3) Eagle Set (1) Multiple Weapons
(4) Stance Set (1)
(5) Freestyle Sparring combination of hand kicking and sweeping Techniques.
DVD Approximate Running Time: 110 Minutes

Course#5 – Green Belt Complete Syllabus:
Green Belt or courses 5 will introduce you to Single Nunchaku form and sticky hands at this level you will start to feel the fluidity in executing your self-defence techniques. 
(1)24Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form (2) or Kata
(3) Sticky Hands, Two Men Set.
(4) Single Nunchaku Form (1)
(5) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 90 Minutes

Course#6 – 3rd Brown Belt Complete Syllabus:
Moving on to 3rd Brown Belt or course 6. At this stage you are introduced to advanced self-defence techniques and kicking set 2 to deal with mass & knife attack situations. Also the double nunchaku form to improve your reaction time in any giving situation.
(1)24 Self defense Techniques
(2) Short Form (3) or Kata
(3) Double Nunchaku Form 1
(4) Kicking Set (2) some made famous by Bruce Lee
(5) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 90 Minutes

Course#7 – 2nd Brown Belt Complete Syllabus:
2nd Brown Belt or course 7. At this stage you will progress to a higher level of advanced self-defence techniques. You will learn how to deal with gun knife and mass attacks. You will see an immense improvement in your skills and physical condition.
(1) 24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form 3
(3) Bow Form & Mass Attacks
(4) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 110 Minutes

Course#8 – 1st Brown Belt Complete Syllabus:
1st Brown Belt or course 8 this is the stage when you are introduced to   multiple strikes in your self defense techniques that will moves you to a higher level of proficiency.
(1) 24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form 4
(3) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 90 Minutes

Course#9 – 1st Degree Black Belt Complete Syllabus:
1st Degree Black belt or course 9 This is the expert stage when you feel a vast improvement in your speed power and fluidity in executing you techniques from studying your home study courses. In all aspect of self-defence & martial arts.

(1) 24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form 4
(3) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 90 Minutes

Course#10 – 2nd Degree Black Belt Complete Syllabus:
2nd Degree Black Belt Or course 10 you are introduced to advanced self-defence techniques and long form 5 that teaches you how to deal with multiple mass attack with simplicity and accuracy.

(1) 24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form 5
(3) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 70 Minutes

Course#11 – 3rd Degree Black Belt Complete Syllabus:
3rd Degree Black Belt or course 11 you are introduced to advance self-defence techniques and long form 6 that teaches you to deal with multiple mass attacks against Knifes, batons & Guns. Sophistication with fluidity. (Specialist level)
(1) 24 Self Defense Techniques
(2) Long Form 6
(3) Freestyle Sparring Techniques
DVD Approximate Running Time: 80 Minutes

Course#12 – 4th Degree Black Belt Complete Syllabus:
4th Degree Black Belt or course 12 single Nunchaku form 1 and double Nunchaku form 1 teaches you how to judge distance and speed. Advancing forward, around, and retreating in combat. (Specialist level) Note: This course is only for people above 21 years of age.
(1) Single Nunchaku Form (1)
(3) Double Nunchaku Form 1
DVD Approximate Running Time: 70 Minutes

Course#13 – 5th Degree Black Belt Complete Syllabus:
5th Degree Black Belt or course 13 you are introduced to the double Sai form. Excellent weapon’s to win tournaments and improve your skills in martial arts. (Specialist level) Note: This course is only for people above 21 years of age.
(1) Sai Form
(2) 12 Self Defense Techniques on both sides
DVD Approximate Running Time: 70 Minutes

Course#14 – 6th Degree Black Belt Complete Syllabus:
6th Degree Black Belt or course 14 you are introduced to the double Knifes form and techniques that will improve your specialist skill in knife combat (Specialist level) Note: This course is only for people above 21 years of age.
(1) Double Knife Form
(2) 15 Self Defense Techniques on both sides
DVD Approximate Running Time: 80 Minutes

Course#15 – Shout Stop We’re Fighting Back Syllabus:
You are introduced to special self-defense techniques dealing with everyday attacks. Such as: Prevention, Attempted sexual assault, Car Jacking, Abduction, Street Mugging, Withdrawing Money from Cash Dispensing machines And much more. Excellent course for all the Family
DVD Approximate Running Time: 50 Minutes

Course#16 – 2008 Special Street Combat Survival Skills U.S.A Syllabus:
You are introduced to a mixture of new Special Self –Defence Techniques Such as: Kicks, Knifes Gun hold-ups, Headlocks and Chokes. Master Chow assisted Grandmaster George Alexander Maughan.
DVD Approximate Running Time: 40 Minutes
– All Courses Compiled and Recorded By Grandmaster Maughan 10th Degree Black Belt
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You know we all love the comfort of our own home but what security measures should we take to secure our own personal safety and the safety of our family and visitors. What training do you have, if any, in combat survival skills?

When someone breaks into your home and you become aware that there are people in your home you need to make a Spontaneous decision such as; the safety of your family, have you calculated where the intruders are in your home, what action are you going to take against the intruders, Have you some knowledge of combat, are you capable of taking care of the situation, will you fight to the death to save your family?  Do you have any training courses in self defense skills? What future steps should you take to prevent a break-in or forced entry? 

The safety of your family is your first Priority!

 What to do if it happens to you;  You should have a carefully devised plan of action that all the family are aware of, and should rehearse it several times a year like a fire drill.  Such as; if you are aware of intruders in your home and they have not made their way upstairs, immediately get your family into one room, lock the door while one of you call the cops, and others are jamming a bed up against the door to make it harder for them to enter or break down the door, open the window and shout out to your neighbours.  

If the intruder or intruders have made there way up the stairs and into you bedroom you will have to make a vital decision either to intercept and take them out, or stay in bed and pretend that you are a sleep until they leave your home. If you decide to take them out, you will have to take into account several considerations such as; the law which is different in each country, you could use minimum force but you may have to use maximum force to save you life.

Will you need to use a weapon to defend yourself and your family?  When an intruder or intruders leave you home, never pursue them. So many people have made that mistake and never made it back home. 

Forced entry

What is a forced entry; it is when an intruder or intruders kick down your front door without being invited in! If you are at home when your door is kicked down you could go into shock or you may intercept them?  I was speaking to a few cops lately and they told me that the intruders have the time down to 60 seconds to be in and out of you house,  one place they very seldom go to is the attic because they could get trapped  in it.  If you can imagine a soldier can march 120 paces in 60 seconds so what can they do if they are sprinting around your house, you must remember that they know where to look for your goods.  

Controlled fighting frame of mind

If you have a controlled fighting frame of mind and you are prepared to fight to death to save your family, you become fearless and you will have no distraction to interfere with the task at hand.

What security measures should you take to secure your home while the recession is here? There are more burglaries than ever before?  You should fit sensor lights around the outside of your property. A sensor light is capable of detecting and responding to physical stimuli such as movement, light, or heat, and if you can afford a good camera you may need more than one camera to secure your home.  It is better to be able to see an intruder than have him surprise you.  It also makes sense to have a well trained dog or dogs at your command,  an intercom with a camera is essential so you can see and speak to a person at your front or back door.

 At night lock all doors and windows. If you have to leave a window open, put in on the second safety catch, especially when you are going to bed at night and switch on your alarm.

Make sure to have mortise locks fitted to the front and back door and make out an inventory of personal items, so you can identify them if they are stolen and then recovered.  You should have a multi – sensor fire alarm fitted if you don’t have them already, especially if an intruder decides to set fire to your house, you want to be able to exit safely.   Make sure you have some fire extinguishers and a fire blanket in your kitchen.

Security consultant in all aspects of security!

George Alexander Maughan

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I had no real friends and felt extremely frightened and lost, I was desperate to get well as at that moment in my life all was lost. I was dying my life had slipped away behind a cloud of confusion and fear. I started to receive counselling which seemed to only take me into darker places at times, I visited my doctor who set up an appointment with a Psychotherapy expert, I thought this would be the fix I so desperately needed but no.

I was told it was all in my head and continue going to counselling had reached my lowest point I had suicidal thoughts because the mental pain and fear I was experiencing was so great, I was now completely lost and getting worse fear had now crippled me, I was afraid of virtually everything to go outside meet people even watching the TV gave me panic attacks, I now was in a state of anxiety 24/7.

I was outside my Fathers house one day where I was living at the time and a neighbour drove by and saw me standing alone and stop to talk to me, a chap I had known for years as I was with a different crowd at that time he asked me if I wanted a few days work I hesitantly, and then replied yes.

Terrified at the prospect I asked my counsellor what she thought and she said it was a good idea so there I was afraid to leave the house and now I was heading over to the other side of the city for a days work with a guy who had no idea what I was going through no one did as I was to ashamed of what was happening to me.

A few weeks past by of working with this chap and I seen a side to someone I had never seen or knew existed up to that point. He was kind, strong, and best of all made me laugh in my darkest hour, this was a guy I admired. Nice car great attitude never done a drug or smoked a cigarette in his life, so full of life and his own boss. I didn’t know people like him existed as all my circle were rough and drug takers, as time went by one day I told him my troubles and I will never forget the words he said don’t worry I wont let anything happen to you! I felt so safe at that moment weeks went by of work and laughter but I was still extremely mentally sick. One day he asked me to join him down in his local martial arts club again hesitantly I said yes.

I went down to the club and could see people being thrown left right and centre. My god how could I do this but I did, then one day the chap I was working with said to me would I not take a private master class with George, and told me George heals people like me all the time. Why not tell him your troubles and see what he can do for you, so I signed up for a private lesson after a few weeks getting to know George I told him my story he brushed it off as if it was nothing and told me he had cured guys much worse, I was delighted, as others I tried to tell my story got frightened and asked me to stop, but not George he was strong.

Months went buy of taking lessons with George every time I told him something negative which was a lot he would say no you are on a new road now that’s all in the past you are going to move forward with a positive attitude in everything that you do in life, he just kept building up my confidence listening carefully to my troubles yet always given me a positive way out.

He is a natural teacher and leader. After Months of Martial Arts training and being built from the ground up my confidence began to grow also I was sparring down in the club 4 and 5 guys at the same time and I felt if I could do that week in week out I could do anything and that’s the belief George gave me, his Martial Arts skills are unquestionable he is a Master in every sense of the word after about 18 Months of Training  I was a new man strong confident, I still had some relapses into dark places but they got less and less.

After about 24 months George would not even let me speak of my past traumas anymore its a Miracle, 7 years on I am strong confident and still train with George with a new circle of friends no drugs or Drink! I’m now married have my own business and will be forever grateful to the people who helped me recover especially George he really did save me from total despair as my doctor told me only 1 out of 3 ever fully recover from what I was diagnosed with but I did it thanks to George as he says the Way of the Martial Arts is the path to a new life.

Anyone who is thinking of buying Georges DVDs which are fantastic in both quality and content or to train with him directly you will not be disappointed he is an extremely intelligent man a true martial arts master and philosopher.

Forever Yours in Martial Arts James

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Simplicity is the keyword to be successful in Martial Arts training or in life itself.  You need to be taught how to build up a controlled fighting frame of mind and to be prepared for the unexpected in combat.  It is vital that you can read the situation as you approach your opponent or when your opponent approaches you, whether in combat or in life itself.  

It is essential in combat that you can override the pain factor! In order for you to have a successful outcome, you will need to be prepared to fight to the death to overcome your fear in combat. Never turn your back or take you eyes off your opponent or opponents in combat.  if you do you could lost the fight if you try to remember your techniques you could lose the fight, they should be spontaneous…

Striking your opponent or opponents; Be like the wind, your opponent cannot see it, but he sure can feel it. Strike your opponent or opponents like a tornado, reading his thoughts, his tell-tale signs, and therefore beating your opponent or opponents to the punch or kick.

In combat a well trained martial artist will know when to draw on his inner strength, it will be spontaneous.  When in combat, you will need to take control of the situation by using the Clock Principle to manipulate your opponent or opponents with continuous fluidity, covering and striking vital and minor targets on your opponent; it is the key to a successful outcome in combat.

You must be free of thought for your subconscious to click in; then you will be successful in combat, Subconscious is present in the mind without the awareness of it. When your subconscious clicks in you will flow like the Eagle moving gracefully.  You could say your hands and feet have a mind of their own when you’re subconscious clicks in. The subconscious is the mental activity not directly perceived by consciousness, from which memories, feelings, or thoughts can influence behaviour without realization of it.

Reaction time is crucial time; it’s the Time one takes to react to any given situation in combat or life itself. The difference in being successful or not, being hit or not, being killed or not, (A) you see and react, (B) You hear and react, (C) You feel and react to that given situation.

The perfect fighting stance in Kenpo Karate and Martial Arts; For proper balance, agility, lightness, and power are essential.  The perfect fighting stance is no more than a walking pace, your weight being evenly distributed at 50/50 on each foot making it easy, for you to move with ease forward, back, side step to your right and left, bob up and down, and jump with ease.

Defeat, you must never let it enter your thoughts; Don’t doubt your ability to succeed in Martial Arts or in life. You need to control your own peculiarities such as telegraphing your  moves, bad habits you may have picked up in other sports, or in life itself, to be successful in combat or life itself you need to able to control your emotions to flow with speed and power beyond belief.

A surprise attack can come from anywhere at any time. Your assailant or assailants will not know how you will react or what knowledge you have in Martial Arts or life itself so you see, who is surprising who.

Meditation is the time one takes out for oneself to clear ones mind of any distractions that may interfere with ones thoughts.  You need to take into account your breathing, if you can breathe correctly it will improve your energy level, meditation and also help you to draw upon your inner strength spontaneously, remember you must be free of all distractions for you to conquer your goals in martial arts or in life itself.

The secrets of the Martial Arts lie within your own capability, through your own diligence and training.

Grandmaster Maughan

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