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Combat strategies

Combat strategies
Combat Strategy & Tactics By Stefan Verstappen Most sorts of diversion in men, children and other animals, are in imitation of fighting. Jonathan Swift The first rule of survival and self-defense is to have a plan. Without a plan of action, confusion and panic will result. The following ten strategies can be universally applied and are especially applicable to hand to hand combat. Narrow passes and mountain forests are the means by which a few can attack a large force. The Six Secret Teachings of the Tai Kung Time and Place The first strategy to employ in combat is to, when possible, choose the time and place of the combat. The First Attack You quietly assume the position from which to initiate the attack and then swiftly make the attack with no hesitation. To attack first, before the opponent has readied himself for battle, have several advantages. On the streets this is known as the `Sucker Punch' and is one of the most often used tactics in bar room and street fights. To Destroy Jamming

Martial Arts Fighting Techniques and Training - Fightauthority.com How to Defend Yourself Steps Part 1 of 4: Maintaining a Defensive Posture 1Guard your face. If the attacker is trying to punch you or grab you from the front, put your hands on your forehead in a "Not in the face!" sort of gesture and your arms tight on your body. 4Take the defensive posture of running. Part 2 of 4: Defending Yourself from the Front 1Go for the eyes and nose. 6If an attacker attacks with a weapon, know where the weapon is effective. Part 3 of 4: Defending Your Back 1Deflect the hold. 3Get dirty. Part 4 of 4: Avoiding Confrontation 1Understand the stages of a fight. 3Avoid walking alone. Tips Stay cool. Ad Warnings Threatening an assailant with a weapon like a knife or firearm is a bad idea unless you fear for your life.

Learn how to throw lethal playing cards If you watch the following video, you will be able to see one of the world’s leading card-throwing experts practicing his craft. With a business card and a flick of his wrist he can pop balloons, extinguish candles, hit targets, etc.: Around the 50-second point, you will also see him impale a tomato with a business card. This is where the lethality comes in. Around 3:15, Rick Smith demonstrates his technique very quickly. How to throw cards fast and effectively !!!!! See also: If you need a source of cheap playing cards, check out the dollar store – two decks for a buck. One level up from card throwing is knife throwing: - the fastest knife thrower in the world - How to throw knives [[[Jump to previous How To - How to blow your money if you are super-wealthy]]]

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