Often I receive emails asking my advice on various topics involvingaltercations with people.
I’ll share one of their stories here.
Her name is Sally and she had just pulled into a parking space at alocal mall.
Sally sat in her car for a moment collecting her thoughts beforegoing into the store. Her two children were in the back seat.
Suddenly there was a bump, bump on the driver side of her vehicle.
When Sally looked out her side window she saw a woman standingthere with the car door open all the way, still resting against theside of Sally’s car.
Sally got mad, as the woman said, “Do you have a problem?”
“Yeah, your door is scratching my car. Please move it back from mycar.” Replied Sally.
The other woman said, “Can’t you wait, I’m trying to get out of mycar,” as she continued get out, taking her sweet time. Perhaps ittook the other woman longer because of her big butt, Sally pondered.
Finally Sally started her car, prompting the other woman to moveher door and her big butt out of the way.
Sally then backed into another space about 4 spaces down and acrossfrom the big butt, door scratching woman.
Sally dialed her husband on her cell phone as she continuedwatching the other lady.
Her husband gave her the dispatch phone number to the local policedepartment, which Sally called.
Then after one and a half hours the police finally showed up,however the other lady had left just a couple of minutes after shesaw Sally calling on the cell phone, so there was nothing they could
do.
During and after the encounter Sally felt both fear and anger. Shewished she had handled it differently, however she never thoughtabout being in that type of a situation before and didn’t know whatto do.
Perhaps you have experienced a similar encounter.
Well, here’s a few insider tips to help you be better prepared forthe next time, possibly even preventing the door ding fromhappening, at least while you’re in your car.
Prevention:
Whenever I’m in my vehicle and I see a car pulling in next to me orsomeone about to get into the car next to me to leave, I alert theother person so that they know someone is in my vehicle.
I do one or more of the following to prevent damage from other cardoors:
1. Turn off and on my headlights (not shining on the person (s) though).
2. Activate my car alarm which flashes the lights and makes a beep.
3. Roll down my windows and talk loud and/or make eye contact withthe other person briefly.
4. Open my car door, acting as though I’m about to get out, butthen I let them pass by first, politely insisting on being the gentleman.
The reason I do this is because most people seem to be more carefulwhen they know someone is watching, even the belligerent ones.
They just get embarrassed and turn the tables by getting angry atyou to take the spotlight off of themselves, hoping that you won’tsay anything.
I hope I’ve made you a little more prepared.
Stay safe!
Al Abidin P.S. Stop by our website, if you haven't lately. Al Abidin Director of Training, Cutting Edge Combat 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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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Two Self-Defense Tips
Six of us were lying on icy concrete. It was an unforgettable landing as we were scattered over the flight line at Sheppard Air Force Base.
In my last email, I told you about an air force tradition of tackling anyone who was on their last day at the base. Unfortunately, the guy I tried to tackle scooped me up on his shoulder like a wrestler or grappler would.
Then four other guys tackled him, which made all six of us fall to the ground.
Here’s how to defend against the previous two attacks.
Although, this instance was horse play. These are common attacks used on the street.
A wrestler/grappler picking you up.
Whenever someone drops their head down as they mover toward you, this is a sign that they are going to grab you to pick you up or to take you down.
As soon as you see their head drop toward you, it’s best to quickly skip backwards with both feet as you bring both of your hands in front of you to shove him backwards.
Use your open palms to slam into his shoulders to stop his forward motion.
If he continues moving, step off to the side and let him go past you. Also, it might be a good idea to try to trip him as he goes by.
Multiple attackers coming at you.
The best defense for this is start moving and don’t stop. If you stand still you’ll be an easy target. If however you’re moving all around like a pin ball inside a pinball game it will be hard for the group to attack you. They’ll have no alternative but to attack you using one person at a time.
To see what I mean try the following exercise with four people: Have them surround you and then start and keep moving all around and at the same time have two or more of them try to quickly touch you, simulating a punch. They will find it very difficult if you are constantly moving AND changing directions.
If you continue moving it will be difficult even for that one person to attack you.
Another thing you should do to any attacker that gets close to you is to hit him in the chin. A great way to do this is to stomp your forward foot (foot that is closest to the attacker) as you quickly slam your open palm up under the attacker’s chin. This will drive him back and away.
Do the same for the next attacker and the next, and so on until you get away.
Remember for you to be effective you’ll have to keep moving around like a pinball inside a pinball game.
Have a great day my friend and fellow group attack evader!
Al Abidin
P.S. Have you seen the new updates to our website? Go to http://www.hikuta.com/index.html to see them now.
In my last email, I told you about an air force tradition of tackling anyone who was on their last day at the base. Unfortunately, the guy I tried to tackle scooped me up on his shoulder like a wrestler or grappler would.
Then four other guys tackled him, which made all six of us fall to the ground.
Here’s how to defend against the previous two attacks.
Although, this instance was horse play. These are common attacks used on the street.
A wrestler/grappler picking you up.
Whenever someone drops their head down as they mover toward you, this is a sign that they are going to grab you to pick you up or to take you down.
As soon as you see their head drop toward you, it’s best to quickly skip backwards with both feet as you bring both of your hands in front of you to shove him backwards.
Use your open palms to slam into his shoulders to stop his forward motion.
If he continues moving, step off to the side and let him go past you. Also, it might be a good idea to try to trip him as he goes by.
Multiple attackers coming at you.
The best defense for this is start moving and don’t stop. If you stand still you’ll be an easy target. If however you’re moving all around like a pin ball inside a pinball game it will be hard for the group to attack you. They’ll have no alternative but to attack you using one person at a time.
To see what I mean try the following exercise with four people: Have them surround you and then start and keep moving all around and at the same time have two or more of them try to quickly touch you, simulating a punch. They will find it very difficult if you are constantly moving AND changing directions.
If you continue moving it will be difficult even for that one person to attack you.
Another thing you should do to any attacker that gets close to you is to hit him in the chin. A great way to do this is to stomp your forward foot (foot that is closest to the attacker) as you quickly slam your open palm up under the attacker’s chin. This will drive him back and away.
Do the same for the next attacker and the next, and so on until you get away.
Remember for you to be effective you’ll have to keep moving around like a pinball inside a pinball game.
Have a great day my friend and fellow group attack evader!
Al Abidin
P.S. Have you seen the new updates to our website? Go to http://www.hikuta.com/index.html to see them now.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Self-Defense and Jet Fighters
It was about 5 o'clock in the morning as we all marched out ontothe flight line at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas.
This day was like many others. We marched out and lined up on theconcrete with the Jet Fighters in the background.
As we waited for the drill instructors to show up we were alldismissed from formation.
That's when I spotted another airman that was on his last day."Aha!" I thought. This is my chance to take him down.
We had a tradition in the air force that we'd all gang up andtackle anyone who was leaving.
(This included a good hose down with the nearest high pressurewater hose when I was at the bases in warmer climates. That wasn'ta part of this particular day. It was about 15 degrees and there wasice on the ground.)
At this point in time the only self-defense training I had was afew years of karate but I felt like I was capable of handlingmyself pretty good.
So I made my move. I dashed toward him in my effort to take himdown. Wow, was I in for a surprise! He dropped down and scooped meup on his shoulders just like a wrestler or grappler might do.
There I was dangling up on his shoulders, feeling foolish andembarrassed. I had seen people get caught with this particular movebefore but never thought I'd be in it.
Oh well, it was too late now. There I was a spectacle on displayfor everyone to see.
Fortunately, the display didn't last long, because four otherairman came charging at the guy who had me on his shoulder.
They knocked him down like four bowling balls exploding one pin offof a bowling lane.
He went flying and so did I. All six of us were scattered on theconcrete, catching our breath from the unforgivably hard landing.
The rest of the day, I replayed that event over and over again inmy head. Wishing I had handled it differently. But alas, I couldn'tbecause I wasn't prepared for that type of a move back then.
What about you? Have you done something to be prepared for when awrestler or a grappler grabs you and has you dangling or worse yet,plants your face into the concrete?
Don't be like I was years ago. Get prepared. Life is too short tohave regrets.
Go for it!
Al Abidin
P.S. So many were unable to click this link last time so here it isagain, http://www.hikuta.com/Extreme_dvd.html.
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
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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This day was like many others. We marched out and lined up on theconcrete with the Jet Fighters in the background.
As we waited for the drill instructors to show up we were alldismissed from formation.
That's when I spotted another airman that was on his last day."Aha!" I thought. This is my chance to take him down.
We had a tradition in the air force that we'd all gang up andtackle anyone who was leaving.
(This included a good hose down with the nearest high pressurewater hose when I was at the bases in warmer climates. That wasn'ta part of this particular day. It was about 15 degrees and there wasice on the ground.)
At this point in time the only self-defense training I had was afew years of karate but I felt like I was capable of handlingmyself pretty good.
So I made my move. I dashed toward him in my effort to take himdown. Wow, was I in for a surprise! He dropped down and scooped meup on his shoulders just like a wrestler or grappler might do.
There I was dangling up on his shoulders, feeling foolish andembarrassed. I had seen people get caught with this particular movebefore but never thought I'd be in it.
Oh well, it was too late now. There I was a spectacle on displayfor everyone to see.
Fortunately, the display didn't last long, because four otherairman came charging at the guy who had me on his shoulder.
They knocked him down like four bowling balls exploding one pin offof a bowling lane.
He went flying and so did I. All six of us were scattered on theconcrete, catching our breath from the unforgivably hard landing.
The rest of the day, I replayed that event over and over again inmy head. Wishing I had handled it differently. But alas, I couldn'tbecause I wasn't prepared for that type of a move back then.
What about you? Have you done something to be prepared for when awrestler or a grappler grabs you and has you dangling or worse yet,plants your face into the concrete?
Don't be like I was years ago. Get prepared. Life is too short tohave regrets.
Go for it!
Al Abidin
P.S. So many were unable to click this link last time so here it isagain, http://www.hikuta.com/Extreme_dvd.html.
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
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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Monday, June 11, 2007
Do this to survive Road Rage
They were in the car in front of me and I should have turned off on a side street.
As the light turned green, the car in front of me slowly made the left turn and I followed, because I was turning left also, however as soon as they made it through the intersection their car slowed down even further.
So I started to pass, thinking the car in front of me was going to stop. Then lo and behold they sped up and a guy with a shaved head leaned out the left rear window and started cursing at me.
Now I should have rolled up my window turn of on a side street, after all my kids were with me.
However a part of me just wanted this person to get out of my way and if not I wanted to get out of my car to give him an attitude adjustment.
Unfortunately, the car in front of me was going the same direction I was heading, so finally, reason, self-control and the grace of God got the best of me and I finally acted instead of reacting, turning off on a side street.
I pulled over to cool down and to explain to my kids what was happening and set a better example; I carefully returned to the street I had last seen the cursing, skin head.
Sure enough their car was long gone and I continued on my way.
There are times in life when someone will try to provoke you to get into a fight, but remember this; you are all the stronger for restraining yourself. He who has self-control is better than he who captures a city.
So when someone tries to provoke you, keep your cool, walk away (if you can, but be alert,) especially if you feel your pulse beating faster. This is an indicator that you won’t be able to continue talking much longer (which can make you turn physical). In other words, you could lose self-control.
Don’t allow anyone to put you in a state where you could lose your self-control. It’s not worth the trouble. You don’t want a verbal argument to turn into a fist fight.
Sure later on you may wish you had said more or done more, however you’ll forget it in a day or two, which is much better than having a lifetime of regret over a physical action, (that was not necessary) that could land you in court or jail or both.
That being said, there are times when you’ll have to stand up to someone (a bully or attacker) who is either about to harm you or someone else, and in these cases, be sure not to hesitate.
Take explosive action with the intent to knock down the potential attacker, and then quickly get away and report the incident.
Be sure not to stick around and never offer to help the attacker back up, because he’ll barely be up on his feet before he’ll suddenly be bashing your head into something as he prepares to stomp you into the ground.
A great thing you can do to be better prepared is to learn some type of self-defense, however if you’re like me you tried several different styles and most, if not all of which didn’t seem realistic unless you had 10 to 20 years to invest and even then it probably wouldn’t have worked against weapons or multiple attackers.
In 1994 all that changed for me. I was introduced to something that doubled my confidence. This something helped me to be more relaxed and alert at the same time, and ever since then I’ve felt much safer.
I also achieved the confidence that I could easily protect myself and those I care about.
Okay, what was it that I discovered back in 1994? Well, what I discovered was a shocking method that was used by highly-trained covert operatives.
Just like the others before, I couldn’t get enough of this method. That’s why I’m so thankful that I had the blessing of being trained by the last living expert in this method which is called Kuta, also known as Hikuta.
What amazed me about Kuta was that is was so easy to learn. I was amazed because all the different styles of self-defense I had experienced growing up were so complex and required a decade or more just to be good, but even then, they only learned to defend against one attacker.
This is alarming because my research indicates that most violent attacks are committed by more than one.
Unfortunately, too many people have found out the hard way that the skills they possessed weren’t effective against more than one attacker.
I understand loyalty to one’s preferred method, but why live an illusion?
I’d rather train to fight 10 men and end up fighting 2 or 3, than train to fight 1 person and end up fighting 10.
Sincerely,
Al Abidin
P.S. Give it a try by going to http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html
As the light turned green, the car in front of me slowly made the left turn and I followed, because I was turning left also, however as soon as they made it through the intersection their car slowed down even further.
So I started to pass, thinking the car in front of me was going to stop. Then lo and behold they sped up and a guy with a shaved head leaned out the left rear window and started cursing at me.
Now I should have rolled up my window turn of on a side street, after all my kids were with me.
However a part of me just wanted this person to get out of my way and if not I wanted to get out of my car to give him an attitude adjustment.
Unfortunately, the car in front of me was going the same direction I was heading, so finally, reason, self-control and the grace of God got the best of me and I finally acted instead of reacting, turning off on a side street.
I pulled over to cool down and to explain to my kids what was happening and set a better example; I carefully returned to the street I had last seen the cursing, skin head.
Sure enough their car was long gone and I continued on my way.
There are times in life when someone will try to provoke you to get into a fight, but remember this; you are all the stronger for restraining yourself. He who has self-control is better than he who captures a city.
So when someone tries to provoke you, keep your cool, walk away (if you can, but be alert,) especially if you feel your pulse beating faster. This is an indicator that you won’t be able to continue talking much longer (which can make you turn physical). In other words, you could lose self-control.
Don’t allow anyone to put you in a state where you could lose your self-control. It’s not worth the trouble. You don’t want a verbal argument to turn into a fist fight.
Sure later on you may wish you had said more or done more, however you’ll forget it in a day or two, which is much better than having a lifetime of regret over a physical action, (that was not necessary) that could land you in court or jail or both.
That being said, there are times when you’ll have to stand up to someone (a bully or attacker) who is either about to harm you or someone else, and in these cases, be sure not to hesitate.
Take explosive action with the intent to knock down the potential attacker, and then quickly get away and report the incident.
Be sure not to stick around and never offer to help the attacker back up, because he’ll barely be up on his feet before he’ll suddenly be bashing your head into something as he prepares to stomp you into the ground.
A great thing you can do to be better prepared is to learn some type of self-defense, however if you’re like me you tried several different styles and most, if not all of which didn’t seem realistic unless you had 10 to 20 years to invest and even then it probably wouldn’t have worked against weapons or multiple attackers.
In 1994 all that changed for me. I was introduced to something that doubled my confidence. This something helped me to be more relaxed and alert at the same time, and ever since then I’ve felt much safer.
I also achieved the confidence that I could easily protect myself and those I care about.
Okay, what was it that I discovered back in 1994? Well, what I discovered was a shocking method that was used by highly-trained covert operatives.
Just like the others before, I couldn’t get enough of this method. That’s why I’m so thankful that I had the blessing of being trained by the last living expert in this method which is called Kuta, also known as Hikuta.
What amazed me about Kuta was that is was so easy to learn. I was amazed because all the different styles of self-defense I had experienced growing up were so complex and required a decade or more just to be good, but even then, they only learned to defend against one attacker.
This is alarming because my research indicates that most violent attacks are committed by more than one.
Unfortunately, too many people have found out the hard way that the skills they possessed weren’t effective against more than one attacker.
I understand loyalty to one’s preferred method, but why live an illusion?
I’d rather train to fight 10 men and end up fighting 2 or 3, than train to fight 1 person and end up fighting 10.
Sincerely,
Al Abidin
P.S. Give it a try by going to http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html
Thursday, May 3, 2007
He Wanted to Fight Me
Hello,
Recently I was trying to pull into a gas station, where a pickup truck was sitting right in the middle of the driveway.
I looked on both sides of the truck to try to see where I had more room to enter, and I choose the nearest side. Evidently,the driver of the truck noticed me, because he startedwobbling his head giving the 'hey man, wanna fight' look.
I however, acted as though I didn't even see him and I stayedfocused on the gas pumps I was headed toward.
If I had stopped next to him and continued looking at him, thiscould have easily been a fight or worst.
So if someone wobbles their head at you in a mocking manner,just pretend you don't even see him, as you continue on, andbe sure to watch him out of the corner of your eye in case he decides to attack you anyway.
I hope this helps.
Stay safe,
Al Abidin
P.S. Why wait, get prepared for the head wobbler who tries to fight you. Discover shocking secrets that will stop any head wobbler. Go check it out at http://www.hikuta.com/Extreme_dvd.html
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
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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Recently I was trying to pull into a gas station, where a pickup truck was sitting right in the middle of the driveway.
I looked on both sides of the truck to try to see where I had more room to enter, and I choose the nearest side. Evidently,the driver of the truck noticed me, because he startedwobbling his head giving the 'hey man, wanna fight' look.
I however, acted as though I didn't even see him and I stayedfocused on the gas pumps I was headed toward.
If I had stopped next to him and continued looking at him, thiscould have easily been a fight or worst.
So if someone wobbles their head at you in a mocking manner,just pretend you don't even see him, as you continue on, andbe sure to watch him out of the corner of your eye in case he decides to attack you anyway.
I hope this helps.
Stay safe,
Al Abidin
P.S. Why wait, get prepared for the head wobbler who tries to fight you. Discover shocking secrets that will stop any head wobbler. Go check it out at http://www.hikuta.com/Extreme_dvd.html
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
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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Monday, April 23, 2007
They Both Attacked Him
Don't get involved in someone else's conflict, you will only suffer harm.
One night a friend of mine was in a bar having a few beers, when suddenly a man and woman started shouting at each other. Then the man started slapping the woman around.
At this point my friend went over to offer assistance to the woman. But as soon as my friend got within two steps of the man, and was starting to say, 'why don't you leave her alone', both the man and the woman attacked my friend. So he started backing away from them, barely able to grab his beer on the way out the door, worst yet he almost spilled his beer on his way out.
So the moral of the story is, don't meddle in other people's affairs.
That woman who was being slapped could have walked away from the loser she was with at any time. It's not like her life was in danger.
So keep that in mind the next time you consider getting involved in someone else's life. Not only do you risk spilling your beer, if there's one in your hand, but you could end up with some marks on your face that would take some serious explaining to keep your buddies from laughing at you.
Here's to your safety and not spilling your beer. (I won't spill mine because I no longer drink.)
All the best,
Al Abidin
P.S. Oh, by the way, if someone does come at you, and you think that not only might you spill your beer, but, you might get hurt,I've got a solution for both of these for you. Click on this link http://www.hikuta.com/index.html and then look on the right side of the page. You'll then have two choices; Extreme Combat and Big Kuta. Go see them now.
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
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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Always consult with a physician before beginning or altering any fitness or self defense activity.
Copyright 2007. Cutting Edge Combat. This email is protected by copyright.All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without express written permission from Cutting Edge Combat.
One night a friend of mine was in a bar having a few beers, when suddenly a man and woman started shouting at each other. Then the man started slapping the woman around.
At this point my friend went over to offer assistance to the woman. But as soon as my friend got within two steps of the man, and was starting to say, 'why don't you leave her alone', both the man and the woman attacked my friend. So he started backing away from them, barely able to grab his beer on the way out the door, worst yet he almost spilled his beer on his way out.
So the moral of the story is, don't meddle in other people's affairs.
That woman who was being slapped could have walked away from the loser she was with at any time. It's not like her life was in danger.
So keep that in mind the next time you consider getting involved in someone else's life. Not only do you risk spilling your beer, if there's one in your hand, but you could end up with some marks on your face that would take some serious explaining to keep your buddies from laughing at you.
Here's to your safety and not spilling your beer. (I won't spill mine because I no longer drink.)
All the best,
Al Abidin
P.S. Oh, by the way, if someone does come at you, and you think that not only might you spill your beer, but, you might get hurt,I've got a solution for both of these for you. Click on this link http://www.hikuta.com/index.html and then look on the right side of the page. You'll then have two choices; Extreme Combat and Big Kuta. Go see them now.
Al Abidin
Director,
Cutting Edge Combat
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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Copyright 2007. Cutting Edge Combat. This email is protected by copyright.All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without express written permission from Cutting Edge Combat.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Great Sydney Adventure
Australia is a beautiful country and I really enjoyed going to Sydney to put on a self-defense seminar.
Almost everyone was friendly, polite and respectful, including the hotel staff, the waiters and waitresses at restaurants and people in general every place I visited.
I had a chance to see some sites around Sydney, thanks to my friend George Hynec. Beautiful greenery with many hills throughout the city and wonderful views of the harbor.
He also brought us to a great Czech restaurant where I had a delicious chicken main dish. (It was what we call an entrée in America, however in Australia an entrée is what they call an appetizer.) [Yes, I eat chicken even though Matt Furey says you shouldn’t.]
The next day we arrived early at the seminar location to begin setting up, because we had arranged for someone to film our training.
Fifteen people attended; five women and ten men. Among them were college students, accountants, a scientist, a systems analyst, a stone mason and a fitness expert (George Hynec).
Their experience ranged from mixed-martial arts to a little street fighting to no experience at all. Many were in the no experience at all category.
Most of the first day we (Bill Pogue & I) showed the students how to use their reflexes to perform direct self-defense moves that are not only quick, but also powerful.
Near the end of the day we began kicking, which is great to learn since the legs can be such a powerful weapon when used properly.
That evening 12 of us went out to dinner, and as we walked through the unlighted parking structure I switched to hyper-alert mode, keeping watch for any trouble that may have jumped out from behind one of the concrete columns or from behind any of the cars.
However, no worries. We were all able to safely enjoy several different types of pizza and return to our vehicles without incident.
On the second day of the seminar we resumed with our reflex training and then back into kicking.
From there we covered surprise attacks (I’m still amazed at how quickly students are able to learn this subject), improvised weapons, knife defense, body language, how to survive a mugging, group attacks and how to survive a dog attack.
We could have spent half or even a full day on just one of these subjects, however this seminar was just two days so briefly covered each subject.
As we ended the day I felt very proud of the students, as I watched them develop quickness and tremendous power using their reflexes.
I felt truly blessed that I was able to go there and I thank God for it and I also thank Bill Pogue (a truly great Kuta instructor) for helping me teach.
I really am thankful for this adventure and I will look forward to the next trip to Sydney.
From a grateful visitor,
Al Abidin
Almost everyone was friendly, polite and respectful, including the hotel staff, the waiters and waitresses at restaurants and people in general every place I visited.
I had a chance to see some sites around Sydney, thanks to my friend George Hynec. Beautiful greenery with many hills throughout the city and wonderful views of the harbor.
He also brought us to a great Czech restaurant where I had a delicious chicken main dish. (It was what we call an entrée in America, however in Australia an entrée is what they call an appetizer.) [Yes, I eat chicken even though Matt Furey says you shouldn’t.]
The next day we arrived early at the seminar location to begin setting up, because we had arranged for someone to film our training.
Fifteen people attended; five women and ten men. Among them were college students, accountants, a scientist, a systems analyst, a stone mason and a fitness expert (George Hynec).
Their experience ranged from mixed-martial arts to a little street fighting to no experience at all. Many were in the no experience at all category.
Most of the first day we (Bill Pogue & I) showed the students how to use their reflexes to perform direct self-defense moves that are not only quick, but also powerful.
Near the end of the day we began kicking, which is great to learn since the legs can be such a powerful weapon when used properly.
That evening 12 of us went out to dinner, and as we walked through the unlighted parking structure I switched to hyper-alert mode, keeping watch for any trouble that may have jumped out from behind one of the concrete columns or from behind any of the cars.
However, no worries. We were all able to safely enjoy several different types of pizza and return to our vehicles without incident.
On the second day of the seminar we resumed with our reflex training and then back into kicking.
From there we covered surprise attacks (I’m still amazed at how quickly students are able to learn this subject), improvised weapons, knife defense, body language, how to survive a mugging, group attacks and how to survive a dog attack.
We could have spent half or even a full day on just one of these subjects, however this seminar was just two days so briefly covered each subject.
As we ended the day I felt very proud of the students, as I watched them develop quickness and tremendous power using their reflexes.
I felt truly blessed that I was able to go there and I thank God for it and I also thank Bill Pogue (a truly great Kuta instructor) for helping me teach.
I really am thankful for this adventure and I will look forward to the next trip to Sydney.
From a grateful visitor,
Al Abidin
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