Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Where is he looking
Here's a way to have an extra advantage when you must defend yourself on the street.
If you see someone and you have a gut feeling that they're going to attack you, keep in
mind that just because they may not be looking at, it doesn't mean they won't attack
you.
Sometimes attackers act as though they're not interested to make you feel at ease and
let your guard down.
But don't let them fool you. Try to get away as soon as you have a gut feeling about
someone or someplace.
Stay safe,
Al Abidin
Kubler Al Abidin
Director of Training,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self Defense for the real world! Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
1-TOO-ARMED-50 (1-866-276-3350)
http://www.hikuta.com/
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If you see someone and you have a gut feeling that they're going to attack you, keep in
mind that just because they may not be looking at, it doesn't mean they won't attack
you.
Sometimes attackers act as though they're not interested to make you feel at ease and
let your guard down.
But don't let them fool you. Try to get away as soon as you have a gut feeling about
someone or someplace.
Stay safe,
Al Abidin
Kubler Al Abidin
Director of Training,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self Defense for the real world! Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
1-TOO-ARMED-50 (1-866-276-3350)
http://www.hikuta.com/
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Always consult with a physician before beginning or altering any fitness or self defense activity.
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Self-Defense Video Clips
Hey, check out our self-defense video clips and let us know what you think.
Go here to see them: http://www.hikuta.com/Video_Clips.html
Also, let me know if you have any questions that you want answered about
self-defense. Send your questions to: info@hikuta.com
Stay safe,
Kubler Al Abidin
Al Abidin
Director of Training,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self Defense for the real world!
Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
1-TOO-ARMED-50 (1-866-276-3350)
http://www.hikuta.com/
Go here to see them: http://www.hikuta.com/Video_Clips.html
Also, let me know if you have any questions that you want answered about
self-defense. Send your questions to: info@hikuta.com
Stay safe,
Kubler Al Abidin
Al Abidin
Director of Training,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self Defense for the real world!
Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
1-TOO-ARMED-50 (1-866-276-3350)
http://www.hikuta.com/
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Sitting Duck Self-Defense
They teach their students to step back with one leg to get into a wide stance.
They say it's helpful for balance and to be ready to defend andthey call it 'getting into a good base' (stance).
Who are they? They are martial arts instructors all over the world.
I disagree with getting into a stance because it makes you a stationary target, a sitting duck.
A much better idea is to start moving. Then you'll become a moving target.
If you've ever shot a BB gun at a moving target at an amusement park you'll remember that the moving targets were always the hardest ones to hit. So it is with people. If you've moving, (preferably away from the attacker) it's more difficult for them to attack you.
Just about their only option would be to tackle you. If they do try to tackle you, just quickly spin your body about one quarter of a turn, right where you stand, and the attacker will deflect off of your body and probably fall down.
Moving works well because most fighters train standing still, so they're not used to fighting while moving. That includes the good guys and the bad guys.
So if you feel threatened by someone, don't become a sitting duck,get moving to someplace safer.
Stay safe,
Al Abidin
P.S. I have more self-defense information for you, just go tohttp://www.hikuta.com/index.html
Al Abidin
Director of Training,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self Defense for the real world!
Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
1-TOO-ARMED-50 (1-866-276-3350)
http://www.hikuta.com
--------------------------------------- Always consult with a physician before beginning or altering any fitness or self defense activity.
Copyright 2007. Cutting Edge Combat. This blog is protected by copyright.All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this blog is strictly prohibited without express written permission from Cutting Edge Combat.
They say it's helpful for balance and to be ready to defend andthey call it 'getting into a good base' (stance).
Who are they? They are martial arts instructors all over the world.
I disagree with getting into a stance because it makes you a stationary target, a sitting duck.
A much better idea is to start moving. Then you'll become a moving target.
If you've ever shot a BB gun at a moving target at an amusement park you'll remember that the moving targets were always the hardest ones to hit. So it is with people. If you've moving, (preferably away from the attacker) it's more difficult for them to attack you.
Just about their only option would be to tackle you. If they do try to tackle you, just quickly spin your body about one quarter of a turn, right where you stand, and the attacker will deflect off of your body and probably fall down.
Moving works well because most fighters train standing still, so they're not used to fighting while moving. That includes the good guys and the bad guys.
So if you feel threatened by someone, don't become a sitting duck,get moving to someplace safer.
Stay safe,
Al Abidin
P.S. I have more self-defense information for you, just go tohttp://www.hikuta.com/index.html
Al Abidin
Director of Training,
Cutting Edge Combat
Self Defense for the real world!
Since 1998.
P.O. Box 404 Lakewood, CA. 90714 USA
1-TOO-ARMED-50 (1-866-276-3350)
http://www.hikuta.com
--------------------------------------- Always consult with a physician before beginning or altering any fitness or self defense activity.
Copyright 2007. Cutting Edge Combat. This blog is protected by copyright.All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this blog is strictly prohibited without express written permission from Cutting Edge Combat.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Prevent a dent in a Parking Lot
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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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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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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Always consult with a physician before beginning or altering anyfitness or self defense activity.Copyright 2007. Cutting Edge Combat. This email is protected bycopyright.All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email isstrictly prohibited without express written permission from CuttingEdge Combat.
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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Always consult with a physician before beginning or altering anyfitness or self defense activity.Copyright 2007. Cutting Edge Combat. This email is protected bycopyright.All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email isstrictly prohibited without express written permission from CuttingEdge Combat.
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