Jessy's question

Question : Where should I strike a female , in the groin or breast?

Answer :

Jessy

You must realize in a fight neither could be effective. It depends the severity of the fight. A small quick fight you could stun the attacker. But a long drawn out fight may not be effective. I know from fights I never felt anything till later. This could be the same for your situation. The body's response to trauma is definitely under-estimated. The body shuts its sensory system down so it can protect itself. Good thing is that it just does not happen for your opponent but you as well. I would strike in the neck. Cut your opponents oxygen and they will back off. I suggest a knife hand strike to the neck. Or if your opponent has hair , to grab a good clump. Throw your opponent away. ( Where the head goes the body will follow. ) For more information check out my blog.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Volume one soon to be in print.

So excited about this I had to post it even though its a bit early. Volume 1 of Guerrilla Tactics Self Defense. Its the first level of the basics that are taught. Anyone can pick this instructional book up and learn simple defense in any type of attack. It still needs to go to the printing but I wanted to reveal it early. I am also working on volume 2. This will be a book of more advanced techniques.

This book will be also offered in hard back.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Increase reflexes and tones!

Rubber band workout. Sounds silly doesn't it. But actually its the rubber bands or tubing we see in workout video's. I never see anyone really seriously say these would be good for anything but for losing weight. But they are. To increase your reflexes and tone and help create that muscle memory , I have found this is one way. You can carry them around with you. It doesn't take but ten minutes a few times a day to see the change.

The ideal length is two feet. And how you do it is you mimic the techniques you would use if you had free weights. I.e. Butterflies , hold each end of the band and pull it apart. But not completely. To the point of tension and then release. Repeat this as many times as you want.

For arm curls you could wrap the band around the leg and pull up till you have tension. Its little resistance and easy for anyone to do. But it increases your reflex action and what most athletes and practitioners know as fast twitch muscles. And the benefit of this is to help your muscle memory.

I use the bands all the time. Because I don't want bulk , I want speed and tone. And this is how I do it. Surgical tubing is also nice to use. Less flexible but different band strength is smart.

Try it and let me know how it turns out.

Master Todd Hezlitt

In thought

I can't help think how the economy has struck so many. Those who lived comfortable and made ends meet are now struggling. There is no budgeting for martial art classes. In a tighter economy we all feel it. I hope my blog has helped those who are not able to afford other instruction. Not that what I teach is any lesser than other practices. I know I offer my instruction here free. I believe every person should have the knowledge of self defense. If you follow my blog , let me know. Share your story with me and others during these hard times. A practitioner's wallet does not determine how much he is able to learn and know.

Master Todd Hezlitt