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
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
July Self Defense Newsletter is up
Our latest newsletter is up.
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to see it.
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Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
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Monday, July 3, 2006
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
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
Saturday, July 1, 2006
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!
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!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
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.
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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FREE eBook: 'How to Survive a Mugging.' Click Here to get it.
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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.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
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
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
Thursday, June 1, 2006
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.
Go here: http://www.hikuta.com to get your FREE copy.
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.
Go here: http://www.hikuta.com to get your FREE copy.
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