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Go to http://www.hikuta.com for newsletters, articles, videos and even a free eBook.

Stay safe,

Al Abidin

Start it right

Start 2007 off right by getting prepared to defend yourself. Learn how to use your body as a lethal weapon instead of having to rely on personal defense weapons.

Personal defense weapons can be great if:
-you have it in your hand.
-the attacker doesn't take it and use on you.
-you don't drop it.
-the attacker isn't on PCP.

We are starting off our New Years early. Go to http://www.hikuta.com now to see how you can be prepared for any attack the criminals try against you.

Stay safe,
Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Today and tomorrow

At midnight on Christmas eve, our Christmas sale ends.

If you didn't get the 'Big Kuta seminar' 5-DVD series yet, we've taken $100 off theregular price, plus the shipping is Free.

Don't miss this opportunity. Go to http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html and claim your copy NOW.

Stay safe my friend,

Al Abidin

P.S. By the way, you also get a free downloadversion of Extreme Combat. Don't wait,go to http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html right now.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: Self Defense for the real world!
Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
(866) 276-3350
http://www.hikuta.com
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- See Al's article in Police Magazine. Click here to see it: http://www.hikuta.com/Blind-Side-Attack/index.htm
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Foil holiday criminals

Hear are some great tips to help you have safer holidays.

SHOPPING

1. Shop during daylight whenever possible. If you must shop after dark, bring a friend or family member.
2. Don't carry a lot of cash, and put half of it in each of your front pockets so that pick pockets can't take all your cash in one sly move.
3. Don't carry too many packages. It's important to have good visibility and the ability to move to avoid any mishaps.
4. Be aware of strangers approaching you for any reason this time of year. Many con-artists try a variety of methods to distract you long enough to take your money or belongings.
5. Keep an eye on children while shopping. Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if they get separated from you. Make sure they know their first and last name. Keep children 4 and under in a stroller.
6. Try to shop during weekdays when it's less crowded and easier to keep track of children.
   Consider using a babysitter while you shop.

ATM

1. Use during daylight.
2. Use the mirrors near the top of the machine to monitor if anyone is approaching you.
3. If someone is loitering near the machine, pass it by and find another one.
   

TRAVEL

1. Print out maps so that you know where you are going. Also check for construction detours and weather conditions.
2. Let a friend or family member know where you are going and when you'll arrive. Also let them know your route.
3. Be sure to bring your cell phone fully charged and the charger.

VECHICLE

1. Park near the store, as close as possible to lighted areas. Remember where you parked so that you'll know right where to go when you come out of a store. Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up. Also keep at least a half tank of gas so that you don't end up having to stop in an unsafe area to get gas.
2. Make the habit of checking your gas gauge every time you get into your car.
3. Keep your vehicle maintained to avoid breakdowns.
4. If you experience a breakdown, pull as far onto the shoulder of the road as possible. Turn your emergency flashers on and call for help using your cell phone right away. You could also raise your hood. Then wait inside your locked vehicle.
5. If a stranger stops, speak to them with your window only rolled down slightly. Ask them to call for help if you don't have a cell phone.
6. On longer trips, bring food, water and extra blankets.
7. If involved in a collison in an unsafe or unfamiliar area, signal the other driver to follow you to a safe location. If you can't proceed, honk and ask a passerby to call police.
8. If a vehicle that is not clearly marked as a police car is signalling for you to stop, wave at the vehicle, signalling it to follow you if you are not in a safe area. Use your cell phone to call 911 right away to describe the vehicle that is following you and to receive directions and help.
9. Have your keys in your hand when walking to or from your vehicle so that you can stay alert while walking.
10. Stay alert by looking around for areas that someone may be hiding, including in your back seat, under or behind your vehicle.
11. Place packages in your trunk or on the floor of your vehicle covered up so as not to attract holiday thieves.
12. Stand up straight and notice what is happening around you.
13. Notice your surroundings while loading packages into your vehicle. If someone approaches, get into your vehicle and lock the door until they leave if you feel threatened.
14. Avoid dark areas, short-cuts, cul-de-sacs and suspicious persons.
15. If you're followed, make several right turns to verify. Be sure to stay on main streets. Also write down the vehicle's desription and license plate number.

ON FOOT

If followed

1. Cross the street
2. Vary your pace
3. Change directions
   

HOME

1. Many door-to-door sales are fraudulent and should be considered with caution.
2. Be sure doors and windows are locked.
3. Don't display presents were they can be seen through a window.
4. Use timers to keep lights on in the rooms you most commonly use. Criminals will recognize a pattern when a different light starts coming on in your home at the same time each day.
5. Ask neighbors to get your newspaper and mail.
6. You can also ask them to park in your driveway part of the time.
7. Large empty boxes should be folded up and placed in the trash so as not to attract attention from thieves looking for expensive items that can be found after the holidays.
   
   Committed to your safety,
   
   Al Abidin

P.S. Al, here's something wonderful for the holidays. Just for you! Check out our holiday sale by clicking here: http://www.hikuta.com/



Al Abidin Director, Cutting Edge Combat Hikuta: Self Defense for the real world! Since 1998. P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA (866) 276-3350 http://www.hikuta.com

Criminals fear this

Criminals are afraid of people who are skilled in violence, especially those capable of extreme violence.

What we must understand is that when a criminal attacks us on the street, that 99.9% of the time, only a greater, more powerful degree of violence will stop him.

It must be initiated suddenly so that it overwhelms him before he has a chance to hurt you.

This is possible using a simple combat program that teaches you how to move quicker than other people can, with more power.

This is real! So many people have used this combat program to defend themselves when attacked. The results are unprecedented.

"My search is over! Hikuta is what I've always been looking for to defend myself!"
Marvin, North Carolina

Do you want to end your search for self-defense? Click on this link to see why Marvin is sold out on Hikuta.

All the best,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: self-defense for the real world!

What's new?

Check out what's happening in the world of Hikuta, self-defense for the real world.

See why 8 and 9 degree black belts are so interested in Hikuta.

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Article in Police

Click here to see Al's article in Police Magazine.

http://www.hikuta.com/Blind-Side-Attack/index.htm

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Survive a Sucker Punch

Find out how you can survive a sucker punch (Blind-side attack).

Read my article (below) in the October issue of Police Magazine.

Enjoy,

Al Abidin
Countering Blind-Side Attacks

Blind-side attacks against officers are often successful because many cops think nothing can bedone to thwart them and therefore little effort is spent on learning to counter them. Consequently, cops are injured, disabled, and even killed by blind-side punches.

But I'm here to tell you that blind-side attacks can be thwarted and countered.
That's right, countered. You don't want to just survive a blind-side attack; you want to gain the advantage against the suspect who initiated the attack.

So let's look at how you can prevent blind-side attacks, how you can survive them, and how you can take the fight to the bad guy after he attacks you.

Read more. Go to http://www.hikuta.com/Blind-Side-Attack/index.htm

Hikuta in Australia

Hello everyone,

Were taking our seminars on the road again. Next stop, Australia.

Click here http://www.hikuta.com/Australia_seminar.html to find out more.

All the best,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Win Self Defense T-shirt

You can enter our drawing to WIN a FREE self defense T-shirt, just by providing your
feedback to the request below by midnight on Friday, September 15, 2006.

Please look at our new website design at http://www.hikuta.com/index.htmland give us your feedback and join our Hikuta Insiders at http://www.hikuta.com/members.html.

If you send me an email to info@hikuta.com with at least three (3) sentences of feedback you will be entered into this drawing to win a FREE self defense T-shirt.

We will use your feedback to help improve the way we provide self defense online.

Have a wonderful day,

Al Abidin

P.S. If you don't have any Hikuta self defense training materials yet, go here http://www.hikuta.com/Order.html now.

Defending Against Martial Arts Kicks

I just posted my article on 'Defending Against Martial Arts Kicks'.

Go check it out at http://www.hikuta.com/Newsletter/MAKicks.html

If you'd like to see all my other articles, interviews and my video clip library,
go here http://www.hikuta.com/members.html

Have a great day and stay safe.

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: self defense for the real world.

Members get the benefits

Our members get access to our self defense articles, interviews (radio), newsletters and
video clips. These are all designed to help you learn Hikuta.

Go to: http://www.hikuta.com/members.html to get access to cutting edge self defense information.

Have a great day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Al Abidin Director, Cutting Edge Combat Hikuta: Self Defense for the Real World! P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA (562) 714-4972 Phone (866) 276-3350 FAX AL@Hikuta.com http://www.Hikuta.com

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Hang up on him

If you ever get a prank phone call, its always best to immediately hang up, so that you don't waste any emotion on someone who has too much time on his hands.

Also, this person who has too much time on his hands will have no reason to bother you any further, even in the unlikely event that he has your address.

The sooner you hang up, the sooner you can get on to things that you enjoy.

Ending the call right away makes it very unlikely that the encounter will ever lead to a physical encounter, even if you live in a small town.

The best self defense is to avoid having to defend, if possible.

Stay safe,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: Self Defense for the Real World!
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
(562) 714-4972 Phone
(866) 276-3350 FAX
AL@Hikuta.com
http://www.Hikuta.com

P.S. Be ready for any physical encounter (attack) by getting one of these;
Go to http://www.hikuta.com/Order.html. What are you waiting for? Don't wait until its too late. When you get mugged it will be too late.

Well Said! Recent post by a student

Here's a recent question that was answered very well by one of my students.

Enjoy,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

QUESTION on Yahoo! Answers

does anyone know what Hikuta is, is it for real and does it work? And how do you learn it?
Basically I am looking for a martial art that is easy to learn, based on the rational that if it is easy to learn i will be easy to use it in a tight situation.

A Freind found some infomtion on the internet relating to hikuta. This martial art claims to be very easy and quick to learn and makes some very good claims as to its effectivness. I have tried looking at all the major MA and infomation sites including (but not limited to) hikuta.net, hikuta.com, wikipediea, bullshido, the martialist, and am unable to make a decison about it.

Some people think it is the most effective martial art ever, others think it is a load of BS. So I was wondering if anyone could give me some more information please?

Including
1. is it easy to learn
2. does it work
3. does anybody train hikuta
4. has anybody used hikuta in a real fight
5. how long does it take to become proficient in this art
6. Is it worth the money and time
7. how can I learn it (if it is not bs)
8. can it be learnt from a DVD?

ANSWER by Richard G.

Best Answer - Chosen By Voters

My understanding about Hikuta is that it is a close combat style, like what they teach in the military, thus it's easier to learn.

In the military, they don't have years and years to teach a soldier how to survive a close quarter combat fight, so they focus on proven, very simple techniques that are easier to learn.

They accomplish this in just a few weeks.

My experience using Hikuta is that when something happened, I defended using a reflex action called the startle, so it was very quick.

When the attack came I didn't have time to think "am I supposed to up block or down block" it just happened and I was surprised at how fast I moved using Hikuta's transformed "Startle". One touch from me and the attacker was on the ground.

I spent time in martial arts and they are great! Wonderful discipline, balance, focus and a lot more.

However, to be good at defending in a real combat encounter it takes about 10 to 20 years or more of martial arts training.

I learned Hikuta in about 6 months using the materials put out by Al Abidin.

He has the second Hikuta website that you referred to in your question.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Well Said! Recent post by a student

Here's a recent question that was answered very well by one of my students.

Enjoy,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

QUESTION on Yahoo! Answers

does anyone know what Hikuta is, is it for real and does it work? And how do you learn it?
Basically I am looking for a martial art that is easy to learn, based on the rational that if it is easy to learn i will be easy to use it in a tight situation.

A Freind found some infomtion on the internet relating to hikuta. This martial art claims to be very easy and quick to learn and makes some very good claims as to its effectivness. I have tried looking at all the major MA and infomation sites including (but not limited to) hikuta.net, hikuta.com, wikipediea, bullshido, the martialist, and am unable to make a decison about it.

Some people think it is the most effective martial art ever, others think it is a load of BS. So I was wondering if anyone could give me some more information please?

Including
1. is it easy to learn
2. does it work
3. does anybody train hikuta
4. has anybody used hikuta in a real fight
5. how long does it take to become proficient in this art
6. Is it worth the money and time
7. how can I learn it (if it is not bs)
8. can it be learnt from a DVD?

ANSWER by Richard G.

Best Answer - Chosen By Voters

My understanding about Hikuta is that it is a close combat style, like what they teach in the military, thus it's easier to learn.

In the military, they don't have years and years to teach a soldier how to survive a close quarter combat fight, so they focus on proven, very simple techniques that are easier to learn.

They accomplish this in just a few weeks.

My experience using Hikuta is that when something happened, I defended using a reflex action called the startle, so it was very quick.

When the attack came I didn't have time to think "am I supposed to up block or down block" it just happened and I was surprised at how fast I moved using Hikuta's transformed "Startle". One touch from me and the attacker was on the ground.

I spent time in martial arts and they are great! Wonderful discipline, balance, focus and a lot more.

However, to be good at defending in a real combat encounter it takes about 10 to 20 years or more of martial arts training.

I learned Hikuta in about 6 months using the materials put out by Al Abidin.

He has the second Hikuta website that you referred to in your question.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

An Observer

Last Saturday I went to observe combat hapkido founder John Pellegrini teach a seminar.

It had been awhile since I was in a traditional martial arts class, so it was an interesting experience. I had forgotten how complex the martial arts were until, John starting showing a series of moves.

As he counted off 1, 2, 3 I noticed that there were actually about 6 or 7 parts, thus making it difficult to follow, although he probably did make his version of hapkido simplier than the original.

John then proceeded to say that they use no stances, after which he stepped back into a stance. However, he did correct himself, saying that they just have the one stance.

I've always struggled with having to do 'things' before defending. (example: getting into a stance, bringing my hands up [which signals that I'm ready. So much for retaining the element of surprise. Oh well.]

Overall John did a great job of presenting his material and it was fun to watch.

Speaking of watching. Go check out what you missed at our 'Big Kuta seminar'.
Go to http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html

All the best to you my friend!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Big Kuta DVD's are ready!

We have over 5 hours of video from the Big Kuta seminar.

Don't miss it.

To see it go to: http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html

All the best to your as you continue your training.

Al Abidin
Director
Cutting Edge Combat

Lakewood YMCA Hikuta Self Defense

The Hikuta self defense class at the Lakewood YMCA is going very well.

The format we are using is very well balanced.

We begin with some exercises and stretches, followed by a self defense tip.
Then I bring everyone through the development of their power move.
From there we do techniques.

If you live in driving distance, don't miss your chance to attend this weekly
Hikuta class.

All the best,
Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

July Self Defense Newsletter is up

Our latest newsletter is up.

Go here http://www.hikuta.com/Newsletter/Improvised_Weapons_Newsletter.html
to see it.

Sign up on our homepage to receive self defense information, advice and our latest newsletters.

All the best,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

http://www.hikuta.com/Newsletter/Improvised_Weapons_Newsletter.html

Dogs on the beach

The other day I was on the beach with my wife and children and I saw a big dog chasing a smaller one. Then suddenly the smaller dog stopped, turned around and lunged at the bigger dog. The bigger dog quickly backed away, because the the little dog had enough of the chase and decided to do something different.

If you're tired of being chased by bullies or living with the concern of wondering how you would defend against someone bigger than you, or if you were attacked by 3 or 4 people; try something different.

Try Hikuta. It will help you turn things around. You'll have a different point of view about attackers that no one will ever be able to take away.

It won't matter if there's one or several, big or small. You'll be able to stop them and get away.

Go here http://www.hikuta.com to find out how you can start.

All the best,

Al Abidin

New Weekly Hikuta Classes go well

Our new community Hikuta self defense class at the Lakewood YMCA went very well yesterday.

Go to http://www.hikuta.com/Events.html to find class location and times.

Children's class was explosive. Lot's of kids and lots of energy.
Adult class was great. They were really getting into the class.

If you live in driving distance. Come see for yourself what Hikuta is
all about and how you can use something different to defend yourself.

All the best,
Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: Self Defense for the Real World!

How to Defend Against a Knife Attack

Here's a news article from a recent event where a teenager went on a rampage with a knife.
Below the article, I’ve listed some tips on what you can do when you are confronted with this type of attack.

Teen Denies Knife Attacks That Injured 28
A teenager suspected of attacking 28 people with a knife in a rampage has denied being involved, officials said Saturday, despite dozens of witness statements and the seizure of the weapon.
The 16-year-old student is under investigation for attempted murder after he was apprehended late Friday at the scene.
Police said the youth, whose name has not been released, had told them he had been drinking heavily during the celebrations and could "remember little" about what happened next.

It could be some teenager drinking, or a drug addict robbing people to pay for his next fix or it could be a gang member who comes after you with a knife.

If you have something in your hands like a purse, briefcase, keys, coins, jacket, etc; toss them at the attackers face to distract him and kick him with your heel, in a stomping manner, as though you’re stomping on the ground, only now you’re stomping a person who is standing.

Try to stomp somewhere between his knees and his stomach. This will make his head come forward, at which time you should quickly slam your forearm into his head, all the while keeping away from where the knife is pointed. If possible have your knee straight when doing this stomp so you’ll have more power and better balance.

Using your leg to stomp the attacker’s body will slow him down or stop him, and since your leg is likely to be longer than the attacker’s arm, the knife won’t even be long enough to cut you.

Apply a second kick if necessary or as many as needed to stop the attacker. When he goes to the ground, get away or stomp him some more to be sure he can no longer attack anyone. If the knife comes out of his hands, kick it far away from him and then get away.

Sincerely,

Al Abidin

P.S. Go to http://www.hikuta.com/Order.html to see what we have for you for Father's day.

Copyright 2006. Cutting Edge Combat.

Al Abidin Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
‘Extreme Self-Defense!’
P.O. Box 404
Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
(562) 714-4972 Phone
(866) 276-3350 FAX
info@Hikuta.com
http://www.Hikuta.com
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Since we cannot be there to train you personally, we do not guarantee that the information we have provided will be effective in every situation, and therefore you must use this information at your own risk.

If you get shot you can still defend!

'Man shot four times, taken to fire station'
Police believe this incident was between gang members, and according to the
article the victim survived.

The point I want to emphasize is that if you ever get shot you can do something about it.
There have been times where a person was shot 12 times and they survived.
It might be the most horrible pain you ever experienced or you might not even feel it.

The dangerous part is if you cover up because of the pain or the surprise, and curl up on the ground, you'll have just become a practice target for the shooter, and he'll probably keep
shooting you until he runs out of bullets. (But you're not going to sit there and take it. Now you're going to go after him.)

If the shooter is 10 to 15 feet from you, as they are in most shootings, then it's best to
move toward the shooter. The reason being, if you turn and run, you'll be so close that he'll
easily be able to shoot you several times in the back, unless you're able to dive for cover
and quickly get away. Normally it's best to move toward the shooter, especially if he hasn't started shooting yet.

Just explode toward him, without telegraphing anything. (this is how all of our moves are
in Hikuta) When you get to him, hit him in the throat or chest with an open hand strike.
Stomp your foot at the same time you strike to add a lot more power.

When you're close and you explode toward the shooter, he doesn't have enough time to react,
giving you the advantage.

To see how we defend against things like this, check out our videos and our training.

Simple, yet effective!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Self Defense Newsletter is up

To see our latest Self Defense Newsletter go to: http://www.hikuta.com/Newsletter/Terrorist_Newsletter.html

Enjoy.

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: Self Defense for the real world.

P.S. To receive our Self Defense Newsletters, advice and information,
sign up to get our FREE eBook, and you'll be added to our list.
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MI3

Tonight I watched Mission Impossible 3. It was fairly well acted and also
pretty intense. The main character, Ethan Hunt, displayed an extreme
desire to stop the bad guys.

Intense desire can be very helpful for just about anything you do. Even
for defending yourself. If you have no training, intense desire to survive
can help overcome tremendous challenges. Just remember, the sooner
you take action the better you chances of surviving a violent encounter.

If you want to see 'intense desire' go see the movie, as a sample of the
attitude we all need; the passion we need to put into everything we do,
whether it's defending ourselves, doing our job or caring for our family.

Be all there, wherever you are.

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Self Defense website gets new look

Today we put up a revamped version of our website.
It has a slightly new look and feel to it.
We also simplified the way we present self defense
information.

To see our self defense information go here: http://www.hikuta.com

Simple, yet effective.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cuttting Edge Combat

How to Survive a Mugging

A gaping hole suddenly appeared below a house making the concrete foundation give way near the kitchen sending a man 10 feet underground in Placer County, trapping him beneath rubble and killing him.

Just as suddenly as this tragedy happened, so also muggers suddenly attack their victims overwhelming them to rob them and sometimes kill them.

Here are 5 things you can do to Survive a Mugging:

1. Watch for anyone trying to distract you by getting in your way or asking you a question. Also pay attention to sudden sounds, where someone might be running toward you from the side or from behind.
2. Keep moving no matter what and keep looking all around to stay alert. A moving target is a hard target.
3. Stand up straight and keep your head up to stay alert.
4. Watch out for persons who are a different race than yourself, especially if there are two or more.
5. Avoid shortcuts and unfamiliar territory. You might need to cross the street to avoid a potentially dangerous person.

Click here to to get a FREE copy of our 'Survive a Mugging' eBook which has more information.

Simple ways to stay safe!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

P.S. Tell your friends and family about us so they can start getting useful advice and information on how to stay safe.

How to Survive a Mugging goes well

Our 'How to Survive a Mugging' presentation/speaking engagement went very well.

I also speak on 'How to Defend Against a Dog'. Very important especially with all the pit bull attacks occurly lately.

To contact us to speak at your company, club or organization
go to our website http://www.hikuta.com

All the best,
Al Abidin

Well done week and one self-defense tip

This was a great week and I look forward to the next.

Here's a tip that I've mentioned in the past but its so
important that I wanted to bring it up again.

When in public one of the most important things
you can do when confronted is to keep moving.
A moving target is a hard target to hit.

One more thing; decide right now before you
even go out the door that if someone ever tries to
take your life that it will cost them their life.
This will give you the mind set that will help
strangers realize that anything they try to do to
you will cost them dearly.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Al Abidin

P.S. Go here http://www.hikuta.com/Street_Defense.html to see
how you can have the extreme self-defense skills to add to your
new mind set.

Copyright 2006. Cutting Edge Combat.

Al Abidin Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
‘Extreme Self-Defense!’
P.O. Box 404
Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
(562) 714-4972 Phone
(866) 276-3350 FAX
info@cutting-edge-combat.com
http://www.Hikuta.com
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Local Police demo

The demo I did for a local Police department went pretty well today,
although at the end one of their sergeants asked me a question and then
proceeded to criticize the Koga system currently used by their department, saying
that they should use more strikes and kicks to stop the bad guys.

Unfortunately, I couldn't think of a good interuption to try to stop them from
a heated verbal exchange of words, so I left without much of a chance to debrief
and get some feedback with the training staff,

However, they were all very polite and professional with me and I'm grateful
I had a chance to meet with them.

Let's switch over to the issue of strikes and kicks:
The feedback I'm getting from my police officer friends is that many departments
no longer teach strikes and kicks to try to get around the liability issues involved.

Evidently, a large number of criminals, when caught in the act of a crime, who then
resist arrest and end up getting hurt, well they sue the police.

So many police departments are trying to use self-defense methods that won't hurt
the suspect, which can be quite a challenge, especially when the suspect is trying to
hurt or kill the officer.

Oh well all in a days work.


Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Busy isn't the word

Our new law enforcement demo video is coming out this week and we'll begin producing the other videos starting next week.

I'm going to have so start being a little more conservative in planning my time
each week.

This week I've agreed to make some presentations above and beyond what
I normally do each day.

Here's a brief glimpse at this week:
Tuesday: Police demonstration
Wednesday: Transit demonstration
Thursday: Lakewood speaking engagement - 'How to Survive a Mugging'
Friday: conference

Next week is just about the same, except for on Thursday I'll be making
6 demonstrations all in the same day at one of the local Sheriff's
stations and I'm sure it will be interesting.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Video Producer back in touch

Greetings everyone!

I have good news. The video producer who did our last series is now able to
help with our new ones. Click here to see the professional quality of the
last ones he did for us.

Videos we are going to produce:

1. Law enforcement demonstration
2. Big Kuta event
3. Weapon Retention
4. Volume 1, 2 and 3 -the new series on Strikes, Kicks and Escaping Holds (these include video testing where you'll be able to videotape yourself and send in to us for evaluation and testing.)
5. Dog Attack

As you can see we have a lot to be produced so I'm really excited about this. As a matter of
fact the producer is on his way right now to meet with me to discuss the details.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Just Keep Moving

The most important thing you can do when confronted by an attacker is
to keep moving.

This will help you because a moving target is a harder target to hit.
It will also force you to keep breathing, so that you'll think more clearly.

So if someone steps in front of you, just quickly step around them
to get past them, keeping alert in case they approach you from
behind.

Have a great day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

P.S. Click here to see our video clips.

A protester with a Matt Furey sign

Two days ago I saw a news article about the Moussaoui trail and it showed a picture
of a person demonstrating out in front of the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, VA.

What caught my attention was the sign he was carrying. It said 'Defend America',
with MattFurey.com written below it.

Wow, here was an associated press article that surely was used in numerous newspapers across the country and Matt Furey got some real good free advertisement.

I just have two things to say about this:

1) Good for you Matt.
2) All protesters see me about adding my website Hikuta.com at the bottom of your sign
in bold letters so I can get some free advertising also.

Switching gears, have you checked out our self-defense DVD's to see how easy it is to learn.
Well, click here now to see them.

Have a great day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Cooperating won't save you

In Hollywood a carjacker demanded the keys of Ryan Groetken's Lexus. After Ryan gave up his keys and turned away the carjacker shot him in the back. Unfortunately, Ryan died.

Ryan cooperated with the carjacker and put up no resistance, yet the ruthless carjacker killed him anyway.

So much for the theory of 'just give him want he wants so he won't hurt us'.
All too often these ruthless criminals will kill for no apparent reason.

Whenever a criminal comes at you with a weapon, its vital that you knock him down and out if you want to survive.

So how will you do this?
1) With a gun?
-It could work, but it takes a lot of training, and if you don't have a permit to carry it, you'll end up in jail, and if you shoot him might still end up in jail and you'll probably be sued by the criminal's relatives.

2) Get a dog?
-Dogs will often get scared in a violent situation and run away.

3) Carry pepper spray, a knife, etc?
-These could work, IF you can get them out in time. Unfortunately most attacks are by surprise leaving you no opportunity to use these items.

One could describe these items as pacifiers. They make you feel secure, however they really provide no value because in a real life situation, the criminal is not going to pause for you to get these items out. There won't be a 'Take Three' like in Hollywood where they do it over if you don't get it right. On the street you've got one chance to stop the attack and you better stop it quick.

4) Learn martial arts?
-Sure if you have 5 or 10 years to gain enough skills to qualify as a beginner on the street.
Even then, you'll be learning how to fight one person at a time, when a vast majority of street attacks are made by two or more criminals.
When asked what he would do if two people attacked him, Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Royce Gracie said he wouldn't fight.

5) Learn a combat art?
-Good luck in finding one that isn't just a mixture martial arts that some well-meaning instructor thought would work for you.

6) Learn boxing or wrestling?
-Again this is preparing for one attacker. Good luck.

7) Learn a professional art?
-This is how you can gain the skills necessary to stop any attacker.

Kuta is a professional art developed by a group of professionals in several different fields of expertise.

These professionals looked at every combat system in existence, at least all the ones that had proven to be effective in real life or death situations, and they designed a professional art so powerful that, in the words of the late DOK Lee, a half-power strike would crush the enemies chest and a full-power strike would knock bones out of the other side of the enemies body.

This is why whenever someone even with minimal training in Kuta (also known as Hikuta) defends in a real-life encounter, the attacker is instantly sent to the ground. Little does the attacker know that he's very lucky that the defender only practiced off a video for a few hours.

Click here to see how you can start to have these skills.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Self-Defense for Two Marines

Hello,

Today I spoke to two Marines. One on active duty, the other is now a civilian.

The one on active ordered my video earlier this year and just practiced with a
friend a few times and his friend was able to defend himself against three attackers
recently. This really caught his attention and so now we're going to put together a seminar for him
and some other marines along with him.

The training will include the highest level of combat techniques I've ever taught
anyone because these marines are leaving next month to be in a combat zone.

The other marine who is now a civilian ordered our 'Extreme Combat' DVD,
our Women's Self-Defense DVD and our Kid's Self-Defense DVD.

Not only that he asked what else I have, so I told him, we just filmed 3 new videos last weekend
to add to the other 3 we will soon begin production on.

The 3 newest videos will be available on DVD and will show detailed training on Kuta Strikes (Volume One), Kuta Kicks (Volume Two) and Escaping Holds (Volume Three).

These new videos will include a video testing portion at the end of each one so that after
you practice, you'll have a test to take, which you'll be instructed how to videotape yourself
so that you'll be able to send it to me to personally evaluate your progress.

I'll let you know when we're in final production on these.

Have a fantastic day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Filmed 3 new videos last Saturday

Last Saturday we filmed 3 new videos; Kuta Strikes, Kicks and Escaping Holds.

I'll post details as we enter the production process.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Burbank Police demonstration went well

The demo went well.

I showed weapon retention moves for when the bad guy tries to take an officers gun in a variety of scenarios.

I believe this demo will lead to some contracts for me to teach or at least add more students to my upcoming weapon retention class.

Tomorrow I'm teaching some kids how to avoid getting bitten by a dog, and what to do if they are bitten. I'm looking forward to it.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Burbank Police demonstration is tomorrow

My 'Dynamic Weapon Retention' presentation will be tomorrow, Thursday, March 30th at the Burbank Police Pistol range.

Call me at (562) 714-4972 if you have questions.

Click here to see our LEO page.

Have a great day!
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Filming again on Saturday

On Saturday we'll be filming 3 new DVD's; strikes, kicks and escaping holds, Hikuta style.

So, we're gearing up for it.

Have a great day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Teaching kids to be safe around dogs

Friday morning I'll be teaching some 3rd - 6th graders how to be safe around dogs and how to avoid getting bitten.

I've been invited as a guest speaker, which is great because I really enjoy speaking
and making presentations.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Burbank Police demonstration

Next Thursday, March 30th at 12:30 I'll being putting on a weapon retention presentation
for the Burbank Police department, although the presentation is open to other departments.

If you'd like to attend call (562) 714-4972.

Click here to see our LEO page.

Have a great day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Self Defense instructor and now rotary speaker

Today I received a phone call to speak for one of the local rotary clubs. It seems that someone from the last presentation I did put my name in as a very entertaining and informative speaker, at least thats what the program coordinator told me.

Well, I'm going to speak to them for about 30 minutes on 'How to survive a mugging'.
Good timing. I just published an email on how to survive a mugging. Click here to get your free copy of it.

Simple, yet powerful.

(What does this mean? Well it describes the self-defense method I teach. I learned it from an ex-marine and its so different. It uses reflexes, simple gross motor skills [these are the only skills your body has functioning during an attack, Thats while complex methods fail] and natural movement. Its easy to learn and you'll be able to respond automatically whenever you're attacked. You'll move so fast you'll wonder what you did, and so will the bad guy as he tries to stand back up. The name of the system if Hikuta.)

Are you craving to know more? Well, go ahead, click here to see what Hikuta is all about.

Have a great day!

Al Abidin

Self Defense Video Clips

I just put up a video clip from the self defense demonstration I did last week.
Watch closely for the move where the guy tries to grab my gun. He doesn't quite make it.

Click here to go watch it now. Enjoy.

By the way, have you checked out our upcoming Kuta seminar? Click here
to see the details.

Simple, yet powerful.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

New link to Top Self Defense instructors

Some of you had trouble with yesterday's link to the top instructors, so
here it is again. Click here.

Let me know if you know any of the instructors on the website. To see them
just click on Training and then go to Instructor Network.

Simple, yet powerful. (That's Kuta)

Have a great day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Top Self Defense instructors in the world

Hello {!firstname_fix},

What do I have to do with the top self defense instructors in the world?

Click here to see me listed with them. Wow, its really a humbling
experience to see myself highlighted this week there with people I've read articles
about and now people are starting to interview me and write about me.

I'll still be the same down to earth guy who's ready to share self-defense knowledge
with you, and I'm still welcoming your questions.

Fight hard, never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

P.S. Later this week, I'll be putting up a video clip of the demonstration I did last week.
I'll send you an email with a link to it as soon as its up.

Combat Office day

Today was very productive.

I spoke to someone in the Marines as well as few different police departments about training.

We also did some things with our website.

I would really like to do more training of law enforcement and military, however I will continue to train law abiding citizens also.

Have a great day!

Fight hard, never stop.

Al Abidin

New Weapon Retention video filming

This last Saturday we filmed most of our new 'Dynamic Weapon Retention' DVD.
We'll be finishing up the filming in a few weeks then we'll edit and get it out there
for the men and women of law enforcement.

Click here to see details about our May 6, 2006 'Weapon Retention' course.

Stay safe out there.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin

TREXPO was very interesting

A lot of work went into being an exhibitor at TREXPO, but it really helped me focus on helping law enforcement and the military to be able to offer them some very unique training.

The training I've put together for them is based on reflexes, gross motor skills, natural movement and the principle of using one's entire bodyweight to deliver a strike so powerful that only one will knock a bad guy down.

This training also uses a loose fist, no blocking, proactive approach- to make the user win any confrontation.

The event itself was only the first step. We will now begin following up with all those who expressed an interest in seeing more of what we offer.

To be continued when I have a chance to write more about this topic.

Have a wonderful day.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Jail break dummy

Today I suited up our 6' foot tall dummy on wheels in orange, county jail coveralls,
and a new Mike Myers face mask.

He's all set for the TREXPO (Tactical Response Exposition law enforcement trade show)
for March 15 & 16, 2006.

It should be a great event. I'm really looking forward to it.

Have a wonderful day.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin

Dog but no K9 sergeant

Defending against a dog is probably easier than getting an in person interview
with one of the top K9 police sergeants in southern California.

Twice he was called out, and the third time he had a family emergency, so finally I'm scheduled to meet with his top trainer next week, however the trainer wants to do the interview off camera.

Although we are going to be able to put some dogs on camera.

To this I will add the information from the phone interviews I did with two
animal control officers and one other K9 officer.

So the video on 'how to defend against a dog' will come out on April 3, 2006 to be released as our first monthly newsletter video.

Several of my readers have asked how and when they'll be able to sign up, so I'll put up the information just as soon as possible.

Don't miss our video newsletter. This video will give you some revolutionary skills to help you protect yourself from dangerous dogs. You'll also be able to teach it to others.

Fight hard, Never stop!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

It almost burned down

A police officer friend of mine was out of town for the last few days, when I got a call from
him today about a fire at his house.

As I went to check on his house I noticed that their was major damage. One wall was really scorched.

Thank God the dog starting barking so his family woke up and got safely
out of the house, and everyone is okay.

Its scary to think how it could of been worst.

Speaking of dogs, click here to see our latest newsletter on how to defend yourself against a dog.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

P.S. Be sure to look out for your friends and try to help them whenever you get the chance.
Have no regrets.

Police car, pictures and fun

Last night we were up late doing a photo shoot for a trade show (TREXPO)
that I'm an exhibitor at in Los Angeles on March 15 & 16.

There we are guns, shotguns, knives, bullet proof vests, I mean we were loaded down
with weapons and had just finished a series of pictures, when we turned to see the wide-eyed
janitor who had just walked in.

His eyes got real big as he looked around at all the weapons we had on our belts, in our hands and on the table next to us.

Then his look turned to that of someone who was quite nervous, so I told him we were doing a photo shoot for an upcoming event, which seemed to calm his nerves.

After we finished indoors, we went outside and took some pictures with someones old car and a police cruiser.

We set up as a traffic stop that turned violent with the bad guys losing big.

I'll grab some of the pictures and post them on our picture page and I'll let everyone know when they're up.

Switching subjects a little, if you haven't seen our training videos, click here now to check them out.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Self Defense Newsletter for March is up

Our March Newsletter is up. Click here to see it now.

Enjoy.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

'How to Survive a Mugging' eBook available now

I uploaded our new eBook 'How to Survive a Mugging' today.

This is one of the many new resources on our website.

Click here to get your FREE copy.

Have a wonderful day.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin
Director
Cutting Edge Combat

How to defend against a dog

Next week we'll begin our Gold Edition newsletter which includes a monthly video.

The topic for March is 'How to defend against a dog'. Don't miss it.

I'll post it here when it's up.

Fight hard, never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

P.S. We'll also be releasing our FREE 'How to survive a mugging' eBook next week.
Click here to see our homepage where I'll post it next week.

More riots injure 9 inmates

More riots injure 9 inmates.

That was a recent headline in the newspaper, to which I say, 'no kidding, you
don't say, really? just because some liberal judge decided not to keep the gangs,
or should I say ethnic groups segrated.

I use the terms gangs and ethnic groups as the same because, in prison and on the
outside almost members of any particular gang are of the same race.

These gangs fight against other gangs of a different race and sometimes even against
other gangs of their own race if they feel that their turf is being invaded, or even
they want to take over another gangs turf.

Anyway, back to the story.

For years prisons in the U.S.A. have kept their inmates segregated by race to lessen violent behaviour, but some judge, who probably has never seen the inside of a prison (I took a tour of one once, actually it was Alcatraz, just pay $15 and you can seen it too) decided that segregation was a bad thing and that is was showing racial prejudice.

We'll no, actually it was showing common sense. It averted a whole lot of violence.

But hey, why let history, experience and all the facts be considered when making a decision;
a politically correct decision at that.

Well, we'll have to recruit more conservatives for the bench, or at least some liberals who are not so misguided and brainwashed by the liberal american press.

Whew! I'm glad to get that out.

Anyway, have a wonderful day.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

P.S. If you in a position of authority and you have to make a big decision that will affect a great number of people, be sure to get counsel from both sides of the issue so you'll have a better picture of what's at stake.

P.P.S. If you want to learn how to defend yourself click here.

Street Fighting Moves

"Whether You've Learned anything about Street Fighting or not You're in Danger of getting hurt or killed.

The TRUTH is that most videos on street fighting and the 'experts' who make them will lead you down a path that forces you to play by the mugger's rules which means you'll lose; and if you have no training at all you'll still have to play by the mugger's rules and you'll lose.

BUT;

There is a Way to force any mugger to play by your rules, which means YOU WIN!

Click here to discover this way.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

DOK Lee videos available

We now have DOK Lee 'Womens' and 'Childrens' self-defense DVD's on our website.

Click here and look at our products pages.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Hikuta - Self-Defense for the real world

'Big Kuta' video editing resumes

At last I've been able to return my attention to the editing of the 'Big Kuta' videos.

I've spent much time getting our new website up, compiling our first E-Book,
preparing for our next trade show and demonstration on March 15 and 16 at
the Los Angeles convention center. More details to be posted soon.

Anyway, I've resumed editing the 'Big Kuta' videos and I expect will be able to
announce the long anticipated release by the end of this month.

Fight hard, Never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Kuta Seminar moved to April

We had to move our spring Kuta seminar from March to April.

Click here to look find out more about the seminar.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

New Website is up Today!

Go check it out. Click here.

Have a wonderful day.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Countdown to New Website

Today begins the countdown to my new Self Defense Website.
Click here to see the current one. In 5 days it will be completely
replaced, by a full upgrade, with lots of new stuff and features.

Have a wonderful day!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Re-wrote 'Extreme Combat' letter

I re-wrote my 'Extreme Combat' letter today.

Click here to check it out.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Self-Defense Newsletter for February

My Self Defense Newsletter for February is here.
Click here to see it.

If you wish to receive this every month click here to sign up
now. Just sign up for our FREE REPORT and you'll be added
to the email list for our Self Defense Newsletter.

Have a wonderful day.

Fight hard. Never stop.

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Newsletter and self-defense tip

I spent a good chunk of time on my new website (should be up in about a week) and also on my newsletter which will be coming out to everyone on my newsletter list on February 1st.

Click here to go to my homepage and sign up if you haven't already.

Self-defense tip:
If someone you hang out with tends to choose to go places that are pretty rough,
in that I mean there's often fights or arguements, or an atmosphere where people
are crude, then decide not go to those places with them.

This simple but effective tip will increase your personal safety.

Fight hard! Never stop!

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat

Do you have Self-Control

"Man allegedly killed girl for taking yogurt"
This article in yesterday's paper is about a 7 year-old girl in New York who was killed.

It was difficult to read being a father who happens to have a 7 year-old girl.

Anyway, apparently, the step-father of the girl had little patience for her unruly habits of breaking toys, taking milk from her siblings, taking money from her parents and breaking their computer printer. The last straw came when she took a cup of yogurt from the refrigerator that she wasn't supposed to have.

Let me pause, right here.

If anyone reading this doesn't have enough yogurt or whatever and is tempted to harm their child because of it, get some help!

Okay. I’m a father of a 7 year-old, who’s done ranting, so…

Back to the story:

The girl’s name was Nixzmary, and after she took the yogurt, Cesar, the stepfather, went into a rage, stripping off her clothes and beating her in front of her mother. Then Cesar dragged her into the bathroom and repeatedly dunked her head under cold water. He then carried her lifeless body and tossed her into a small room.

This story reminds me how important it is to have self-control, because if you don’t you could end up like the step-father who is now going to serve 12 years in prison.

Developing self-control isn’t easy, especially if your parents didn’t model it for you.

Most of you reading this have all the self-control you need, however for those few who need more of it, here are some ways to get more of it:

1. Get a good book and read about it. (I did a search on Amazon.com and found 1,893 results for books about self-control. So there are plenty of books available.)
2. You could also talk to that person in your life that you look up to as someone who is wise, someone who has been around for awhile. (Preferably someone who displays self-control.)
3. Counseling at a local church or synagogue has helped many people overcome weaknesses and bad habits.
4. If you know someone else who’s in a similar stage in life, who also wants to be a better person, you could ask them to be your accountability friend.
   
   This means you and the other person make a commitment on things you will or won’t do and also that you’ll talk every week or so about how you’re doing. (Ideally this would be someone of the same sex if you are married.)

Thanks for your patience with me on this one. It really got me when I read the article.

Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self-Defense for the real world!