Last week, Sensei Anthony Britton showed a basic weapon disarming move from a frontal attack. This week, he introduces “Bargaining Position B,” which occurs from the back when you have been accosted by an attacker. When an aggressor is in the negotiating phase (has not yet made a move to harm you), there are a few precious seconds when you have a window of opportunity to disarm him/her to try and get away. Executing this technique requires training. Attempting to disarm an attacker without proper instruction can exacerbate the problem, so be careful and know your limits.

IMPORTANT: Please use extreme caution when practicing these moves. Remember that with the right amount of force, you can severely hurt somebody. These techniques are to be used for self-defense purposes only. All self-defense moves and tips are to be used at the risk of the user.

Choke holds and how to get out of them. That’s coming next Monday!

As we advance from one lesson to the next in our Essential Self-Defense Tips series, we’ll naturally progress to more difficult moves and situations. This week, Sensei Anthony Britton introduces a weapon into an attack. It is important to note that today’s tip specifically applies during what Sensei Britton calls a “Bargaining Position.” Please watch the video to learn what he means by this. Once you’ve mastered this move, you’ll be ready to learn a self-defense move for a different bargaining position (Part II).

IMPORTANT: Please use extreme caution when practicing these moves. Remember that with the right amount of force, you can severely hurt somebody. These techniques are to be used for self-defense purposes only. All self-defense moves and tips are to be used at the risk of the user.

Tune in next Monday for Part II of Basic Weapon Disarming as we learn how to get out of Bargaining Position B. You won’t want to miss that!

Self-defense is all about taking advantage of an attacker’s weak points. Last week we learned how empowering it is to know about vital point striking, and we’ll be building on that foundation in the weeks to come. In today’s video, Sensei Anthony Britton demonstrates how to easily slip out of a basic wrist grab. Our reflex when restrained in such a way is to pull away as fast and as hard as we can. But you’ll learn after just one experience that all this does is force the aggressor to hold even tighter. In a real life situation, you may be too panicked to realize a very logical way out of the problem. Check out the segment to find out how, no matter what weight and height your attacker may be, you can always break free AND leave him or her incapacitated enough for you to get away.

IMPORTANT: Please use extreme caution when practicing these moves. Remember that with the right amount of force, you can severely hurt somebody. These techniques are to be used for self-defense purposes only. All self-defense moves and tips are to be used at the risk of the user.

Don’t forget to check in next Monday! We’ll be learning how to escape a weapon attack.

In addition to buying the proper hardware to ensure the safety and security of your home and family, it’s also very important (and inexpensive!) to take some simple precautions. Here are some tips that will help deter burglars from breaking into your house. Those of you who are leaving for your Summer vacation will want to check them out. You’ll also find some innovative lock suggestions after the tips:

* Going on a trip? Leave a car parked in the driveway as it gives the appearance that someone is always home.

* Going away for summer vacation? Don’t use your home address on your luggage tags. Instead, use your office address or a cell phone number.

* Work late? If so, get into the habit of having your house key ready so you won’t fumble with them at the door. A keyless entry is also an option.

* Is your home well lit? An intruder’s greatest fear is being seen. Good exterior lighting around your perimeter creates a psychological barrier.

* Got deadbolts? Most burglaries are the result of forced entry. Make sure all exterior doors have deadbolts with at least a 1” throwbolt.

There are a lot more tips so read on!

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You don’t need a black belt or years of kickboxing experience to be able to defend yourself. As Sensei Anthony Britton explains, if you know what vital points to strike on an aggressor, it doesn’t matter if he or she is 200 lbs or 6 feet tall. We’re all human and have the same weak points. In this video, you’ll learn in three minutes all of the areas that can take down someone who is stupid enough to attack you.

IMPORTANT: Please use extreme caution when practicing these moves. Remember that with the right amount of force, you can severely hurt somebody. These techniques are to be used for self-defense purposes only. All self-defense moves and tips are to be used at the risk of the user.

For the entire month of July, Sensei Britton will share a new Essential Self-Defense Tip each week, so tune in every Monday!