Right from the very beginning nearly 6 years ago when I started this online business selling self-defense products, I recommended that people develop a self-defense strategy and that the basis for that strategy be a self-defense course.
Self-defense training forms the basis for several skills including developing your self- confidence.
For years I've always thought that if are kids in school were taught the basics of self-defense that maybe, just maybe, there might be a little less crime.
But that's just me.
A self-defense training DVD can do several things that no other self-defense course can offer.
This is what makes them so effective.
First, they offer an opportunity to train at home.
You can learn in the comfort of your own home with or without friends or family.
You have the opportunity to repeat moves at your own pace and learn at your own pace.
A self-defense training DVD is put together by world-class instructors; people who have real life experience often with the military or law enforcement.
Instructors like Frank Cucci, Jim West, Chris Clugston and Paul Vunak-the who's who in self-defense training-are some of the most popular.
Yes there are some martial arts involved.
If you want to learn martial arts go right ahead you can do that anywhere.
But if you want to learn street fighting, Jeet Kune Do, or any of the other basics in real-life self-defense you need someone who is an expert to teach and guide you.
Bob Taylor, for example, is 5 foot six and has spent 40 years of training and working as a bodyguard for some famous folks, private eye and teaching.
His course on how to use your small size to your advantage is used by millions of people who are undersized and is a favorite of women.
In this day and age when members of the family hardly ever see each, having some good quality time together as a family unit is a rarity.
Learning self-defense techniques is a great way to form some bonds that will last forever and learn a skill like self-defense that is practical for your whole life.
Once you learn these techniques don't stop there but practice on a regular basis.
Not only is it good exercise but it keeps your skill level honed in case you ever need it.
And you think you'll ever need it? Just read the paper sometime and see how many assaults, robberies cases of domestic violence there are in your city.