http://www.karate-made-easy.com Karate Made Easy: Self Defense Techniques From Traditional Karate and Other Fighting Systems. en-us Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:36:11 GMT Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:36:11 GMT karate-made-easy.com http://www.karate-made-easy.com/index.html Karate Made Easy: Self Defense Techniques From Traditional Karate and Other Fighting Systems. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:36:09 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/history-of-karate.html The history of karate is the departing point for this website. Find out how it originated, and how it became popular in the West as a system for self defense. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:08:09 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/martial-arts-techniques.html FREE ezine on Martial Arts Techniques. Protect yourself and others using these secrets provided by Martial Arts experts. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:38:59 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/200605.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. 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Recent Entries Fri, 26 May 2006 12:27:42 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/martial-arts-stretching-exercises.html More Martial Arts Stretching Exercises Fri, 26 May 2006 12:27:40 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/stretch-exercises-1.html These are the first 2 stretching exercises I mentioned in my previous post (article). Fri, 26 May 2006 12:27:38 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-warm-up.html Self defense warm up exercises for hand to hand combat training. Fri, 26 May 2006 12:27:36 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-updates.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. Welcome to Self Defense Made Easy! Fri, 26 May 2006 12:27:28 GMT http://pressure-points-book-2.self-defense-made-easy.com Pressure-point fighting is the practice of manipulating the body's vital nerve and reflex points for self-defense. It offers the unique ability to neutralize attackers without causing any permanent harm. Fri, 19 May 2006 11:35:47 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-my-way Karate-Do: My Way of Life, by Gichin Funakoshi, is a must if you're interested in learning more about the origins of modern Karate. Check it out. Wed, 17 May 2006 13:27:45 GMT http://pressure-points-book-1.self-defense-made-easy.com If you're interested in learning about self defense and the use of pressure points, this is the book you have to get: Based on the use of pressure points, the handbook applies principles and techniques capable of halting violence with little risk of causing injury. My only disappointment is that it does not have the Vulcan touch... From Star Trek... ;-) Wed, 17 May 2006 13:27:45 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/category.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. Category Index Sat, 13 May 2006 09:24:26 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-warm-up-exercises.html Karate warm up exercises you should do before practicing your drills. Warming up with appropriate exercises reduces the risk of injury, and increases your metabolism. Thu, 11 May 2006 08:06:11 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-warm-up-exercises-2.html More Karate Warm Up Exercises as outlined by Moja Rone in his book "Super Karate Made Easy". Thu, 11 May 2006 07:58:09 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-sites.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. Reviews of self defense sites Tue, 9 May 2006 12:14:59 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-news.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. Self defense news including events and competitions around the world! Tue, 9 May 2006 12:06:08 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-dvds.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. Reviews of Self Defense DVDs Tue, 9 May 2006 11:47:39 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-books.html Self defense tips and techniques from Karate and other fighting systems. Reviews of self defense books Tue, 9 May 2006 11:43:51 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/links.html Self Defense Links Tue, 9 May 2006 11:39:20 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques-women.html 8 Self defense techniques for women. They won't make you a complete karateka, but at least will give you a chance in some situations. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:48:19 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques-long-pole.html Four basic Karate self defense techniques against long pole (known as "Bo") attacks. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:45:37 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques-knife.html Self defense techniques against knife attacks. Practice them with caution. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:43:40 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques-guns.html Four basic self defense techniques against guns. Caution: Only for experienced martial arts practitioners. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:41:11 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques-grips.html Three simple self defense techniques against grips and holds. How to escape from an opponent's grip in the street. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:37:39 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques-club.html Four Basic self defense techniques against club attacks. No, not against other martial arts clubs, but against attacks by a person wielding a club or baseball bat! Tue, 9 May 2006 06:34:38 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/self-defense-techniques.html Karate self defense techniques involve the combination of all the basics (punches, knee strikes, kicks, elbow strikes, etc) in a given situation of danger (street self defense techniques). Tue, 9 May 2006 06:33:12 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/more-traditional-karate-equipment.html More traditional karate equipment. I also include links to a couple of Wing Chun wooden dummy desings (and a video link for a modern alternative!). Check it out! Tue, 9 May 2006 06:31:14 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-wrist-attacks.html Karate wrist attacks can be very painful for those who are in the receiving end. They're easy to master, but you need to practice them so that they become automatic reflexes when you need them. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:26:19 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-stances.html Traditional karate stances are the basic departing posture for your defenses and attacks. Each posture has a purpose and use. Not every stance is useful, but they are good to keep in mind. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:21:46 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-knee-techniques.html Karate knee techniques for close quarters fights: knee smash, knee side smash, knee down smash, Tue, 9 May 2006 06:19:12 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-kicks.html There are many karate kicks, but I've chosen a few simple ones that you can use in cases of emergency. They're quick and effective. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:17:02 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-hand-strikes-more.html More karate hand strikes and fist strikes including the Back Hand Lash, Side Hand Lash, Side Hand Hammer Blow, Bottom Fist, and Back Fist. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:15:02 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-hand-attacks.html More karate hand attacks and techniques you can use in self defense. Use with caution. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:13:06 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-hand-attacks-3.html More karate hand attacks you can add to your self defense repertoire, including 1 knucke punch, middle knuckle, fore knuckle fists, big knuckles forward and backward, and others. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:10:43 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-foot-techniques.html These karate foot techniques include heel strikes, and kicks with the ball of the foot. Very useful stuff! Tue, 9 May 2006 06:07:26 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-equipment.html This is the karate equipment traditionally used to strengthen and conditioning your body parts. You can actually make your own, or you can purchase modern alternatives. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:05:34 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-elbow-strikes.html Karate elbow strikes can be devastating for those who receive a blow. The main target for this technique is the opponent's head or face, but there are other vulnerable points you can apply them to. Tue, 9 May 2006 06:02:55 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-defensive-stances.html Traditional karate defensive stances, including Spring Attack, Smash Attack, Double Knife, and more stances. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:58:48 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks-6.html Karate counter attacks including: "Extended Front Choke", and "Solar Plexus" Techniques. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:55:26 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks-5.html More Karate Counter Attacks including: Tue, 9 May 2006 05:50:43 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks-4.html These Karate counter attacks include the "waist squeeze", "Arms Pinned", "Front Hair", and "Rear Hair" techniques. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:49:10 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks-3.html More Karate counter attack techniques including: pushing, one hand, back of head, and waist squeeze counter attacks. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:46:41 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks-2.html More karate counter attacks, including: foot kick, hand crush, double hand and poking counter attacks. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:45:03 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks-1.html Karate counter attacks including Tue, 9 May 2006 05:43:12 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-counter-attacks.html Karate counter attacks are techniques involving simultaneous blocking and retaliation, usually aimed at vulnerable pressure points in your opponent's body. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:41:11 GMT http://www.karate-made-easy.com/karate-blocks-4.html More karate blocks, including: blocks against blow to groin, leg attacks, general attacks, and against sneak attacks. Tue, 9 May 2006 05:35:48 GMT