Practical Self Defense: Secrets of Close Combat Training

When it comes to practical self defense techniques there are many options available. Not all of these involve training or studying formal martial arts such as gojo ryu karate or Russian sambo and the best self defense techniques are often the most simple.

Attending formal martial arts classes brings many benefits other than the obvious of learning how to fight. Increased stamina, physical fitness and general wellbeing all result from training. In particular, MMA or Mixed Martial Arts training techniques can bring incredible fitness and stamina improvements. However, this isn’t for everyone and you may just want to learn basic effective techniques to win a street fight. In particular, formal study of Japanese martial arts and the other older established fighting systems can take many years.

Fighting styles for self defense vary enormously. I like to categorize them simply into the punching and kicking arts and the throwing and grappling arts. Kung fu, jeet kune do, karate and Choi Kwang Do are all part of the broad punching and kicking category. Judo, aikido and jujitsu would fall into the throwing, locking and grappling arts and include ground fighting moves. I would not be so bold as to say any one is the best self defense system and I actually prefer a system like MMA training which covers many scenarios.

When it comes to real self defense, close combat training techniques are some of the most effective on the street. Real street fights are usually over very quickly – often less than 60 seconds. Within this short burst of time the fighting inevitably takes place at very close range. Learning how to punch and kick may seem too simple but they are very effective in these close range street fights. If techniques are too complex they simply do not work under the stress of a real violent encounter. I would include pressure point self defense techniques in this category.

Many believe mixed martial arts training naturally prepares you for self defense situations but again I do believe there are elements of sport involved. That said it’s probably the closest thing to training to win a street fight.

In today’s increasingly violent world having self defense skills is essential. We face the threat of attack or violence every day. A little study and training could literally save your life one day.

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