Worldwide interest in martial arts is perhaps stronger than ever.

The rise of MMA has done wonders for general public interest in martial arts.

There have also been many prominent martial arts films over the last few years – Kung Fu Panda, Never Back Down, and Forbidden Kingdom, to name a few.

New martial arts gyms, organizations, and clubs are springing up all over the place. The internet is rich with training programs and forums, and almost any aspect of martial arts that you can think of will have several books and DVDs dedicated to it.

One of the greatest things about this martial arts explosion is the emphasis that is being place on reality based techniques, close combat, and street fighting secrets.

People want to know what REALLY works on the street. They want to know how to ACTUALLY defend themselves in a violent encounter.

The public is beginning to recognize that years and years of practicing traditional forms and postures – even if one achieves the coveted black belt status – does not guarantee the ability to effectively stop a violent aggressor.

People also acknowledge that, while training for combat sports like MMA and boxing is extremely beneficial and develops valuable combat skills, it does not prepare one completely for real-life violence.

In real violent conflicts we have concerns that are not present in organized sports:

- multiple attackers

- attackers that are much larger or stronger than you

- weapons, concealed weapons, and improvised weapons

- the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

- the use of “dirty” fighting like strikes to the groin, eyes, and throat

There is a recognized need for training that focuses specifically on street fighting, that encompasses all the variables of violence on the street.

Martial artists around the world are responding to this need with valuable training courses, books, and DVDs on street-practical, reality based self defense.

Do you want to receive the best self defense training available today? Would you like to train under some of the most respected martial artists, combat specialists and street fighters on the planet?

You can start now by visiting http://www.selfdefensesolution.com/

Adi Purusa is a self defense instructor and avid student of the fighting arts. Trained and certified on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, he holds a black belt in the Filipino combat system of Tat Kuntao,

As a monk for 8 years, he traveled and taught self realization throughout Nepal, India, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

His mission is to promote quality self defense education, both physically and via the internet. Visit his web page at http://www.squidoo.com/streetfightingmartialarts/

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So what exactly are the best street fighting techniques to use in the case of a real attack. You need street fighting moves that:

1.) Don’t require hours of practice,

2.) Are easy to remember under pressure, and

3.) It certainly can’t hurt if their effects on your attacker are painful and downright nasty. You need to be able to end the fight quick and easy.

My definition of a street fight is when there is a confrontation between 2 or more people, And No Rules Apply. There’s no referee there to call “low blows,” there’s no points, no rounds, and there’s no calling a time out when you’ve had enough. It’s just 2 people in a drag down, all out brawl, or 1 person who’s having to deal with multiple attackers. Either way, no rules apply, and you have to do what it takes to survive!

The more you understand different types of confrontation, the less you will fear it and the better prepared you will be. Here are some things to keep in mind:

(1) Any confrontation can be fast and explosive;

(2) It is unpredictable and spontaneous;

(3) It can be ugly and brutal, and extremely dangerous;

(4) Unarmed Street Fighting usually turns into a ground fight;

(5) Kicking is seldom used.

(6) And finally… there are no rules!

There are lots of tips that I could give you, and most would take pages and pages to fully explore. Here are just a few that can keep you alive in a real confrontation.

1. STRIKE FIRST.

One of the best techniques to remember is that whenever you are squared off with a dangerous attacker you must strike first, strike fast, and keep the pressure on. This is critical to being able to stop your attacker dead in his tracks, and can often end the fight before it starts.

2. DON’T TELEGRAPH YOUR MOVES.

Telegraphing means letting your assailant know what you’re going to do before you do it. There are many subtle forms of telegraphing that you may not even realize. Here are just a few: (1) Cocking your arm back before punching or striking; (2) Tensing your neck, shoulders or arms before striking; (3) Widening your eyes or raising your eyebrows; (4) Shifting your shoulders; (5) Taking a sudden and deep breath.

3. DON’T USE FLEXIBLE WEAPONS.

One of the best street fighting tips to remember is to not use flexible weapons such as chains, belts, etc. I know the movies and television would have you believe differently but they are actually ineffective for some of the following reasons: (1) They can be difficult to control in a fight; (2) Once you swing a chain, for example, if you miss you can’t retract it quick enough to make it worth your while; they have to follow through the complete range of motion to be re-executed; (4) They open you up to a variety of possible counters; (6) They can get snagged or caught on your assailant’s body or limbs, and they can get it away from you and use it against you.

4. ATTACK THE THREE TARGET ZONES. There are three possible target zones. Zone One (head region). They include: eyes, temples, nose, chin, and back of neck. These areas affect his senses. Zone Two (neck, torso, groin) deals with targets related to the attacker’s breathing. They include: throat, solar plexus, ribs, and groin. Zone Three (legs and feet) deals with targets that affect his mobility. They include: thighs, knees, shins, instep, and toes.

These are just a few things to remember if you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation. We have just barely scratched the surface though in really being able to become unstoppable in an actual street fight. Stop using ineffective moves and techniques that are only going to get you killed.

Visit Street Fighting Pressure Point Techniques to learn 3 of the easiest but nastiest street fighting techniques you can use in a fight right now! See ya on the other side!!!

Joe Byers writes on many subjects which include martial arts and effective street fighting techniques. Discover the easiest but nastiest pressure point techniques, that will end a fight within seconds!!! Visit: http://www.squidoo.com/Martial-Arts-Pressure-Points

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You are out in public. You see someone quickly and aggressively moving toward you. For whatever reason, you can’t get away. You have to defend yourself or others. What follows is a little-used, but very practical secret technique. If you want an edge in defending yourself in a street fight, then this could be the martial-arts technique for you.

Lead-in Martial-Arts Technique

If an attacker is rushing you, then you have to stop the momentum, redirect the force, or somehow let your would-be attacker pass by.

If you know of a way to stop your attacker’s forward movement, then the following technique works beautifully.

Note: It’s not a very effective move, if you are passing the force, or some way helping the attack to be redirected and pass by. You need to be able to stop the force, if only for a second.

You choose how you will stop the initial onslaught. maybe a stop kick to the shins. Or an eye jab — which doesn’t even need to score, as long as it causes your opponent to stop forward movement. You could also punch an open target — your attacker stops, to deal with your counterattack.

Choose the appropriate move for your particular circumstance and based on your set of skills. This makes sense, right?

Instant Street-Fighting — Counter Technique Combination

The instant you stop your attacker, step on his or her foot. Don’t make the set up for the move obvious. In fact, you should be able to find the top of your opponent’s foot without even looking down.

Note: Make this one of your practice exercises. From a touching distance, learn to find your practice partner’s foot … by feel. Don’t look down. It won’t take you very long to develop a sense of exactly where the foot is at all times.

And now, the follow-up technique …

As soon as your foot has your attacker’s foot pinned, I want you to push your opponent. Don’t wait too long after you catch the foot. And don’t push before you have the foot pinned.

But the very instant you trap the foot, start your push.

Can you guess what the effect will be, when you hold the foot in place while pushing the body back?

Especially when you develop the proper shove, to direct you opponent’s body … down.

So, why is this technique such a secret street fighting technique?

Because most people either don’t think it works, or haven’t taken the time to perfect the martial-arts move.

Try it. You’ll find it a lot easier to master than most martial artists believe.

For more on practical training download my new, free ebooklet, Street Fighting — Ready for Anyone and Anything

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Keith Pascal is a martial-arts writer and has taught martial arts for 25 years.

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