by Kori D. Miller | Jun 4, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
Lately, I’ve been giving you a taste of Krav Maga, but today, today we’re learning a Hapkido wrist lock. Oh, I love me some Hapkido! This technique is called a reverse handshake by the instructor in the video, and he’ll explain why. It’s easy...
by Kori D. Miller | May 21, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s worth repeating: Knees and elbows are weapons. They’re bony, and can inflict a lot of pain when aimed correctly. Today, I found a Krav Maga video that shows you how to use knee strikes combined with a proper grip...
by Kori D. Miller | May 14, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
You are a walking, talking, efficient weapon. You’re not weak. And, understanding this one, simple truth, is what self-defense is all about. You can, and should, use your voice to defend yourself whenever possible. But, recognize that it’s not always...
by Kori D. Miller | May 7, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
Sometimes, women find themselves on the ground, with their attacker sitting on top, in a mount position. It’s easy to feel helpless in this position, but you don’t have to anymore. If some a-hole has the nads to do this to you, then it’s time for you...
by Kori D. Miller | Apr 30, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
Why do you need to learn the cross block? Of all the blocking techniques, it’s the most useful. Period. From a cross block, as you’ll see in the video, you can block, grab, choke, trap, break, and dislocate limbs. It’s simple and powerful. Make this...
by Kori D. Miller | Apr 23, 2015 | Dez Breaks It Down
I know what you’re thinking, “How often am I carrying a cane around?” Valid question. Here’s the thing, a cane is basically a stick. So, if you know how to use a cane, then you know how to more effectively use that stick that you might find on the ground when some...