Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Video: The Shift

Today's video is a nice example of where the Senshido International Movement is going, and also the overall ethos of Progressive Defence. Whilst we do teach reality-based self defence methods, this video outlines our true greater purpose - the elimination of violence, the empowering of people and betterment of humanity. Please watch.





Monday, July 26, 2010

Video: The Nervous System's Effects on Self Defence

Here is another clip from a recent Progressive Defence seminar in which chief instructor, Joe Saunders, outlines the effects of the sympathetic nervous system during a high stress violent altercation, and how it can impair combat effectiveness. Enjoy.





Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Video: Self Defence vs Fighting vs Martial Arts

In this short clip from a recent Progressive Defence seminar, our own Joe Saunders discusses some of the differences between self defence, fighting and martial arts. Enjoy.





Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Daily Video: 14.07.2010 - Self Defence Against Fruit

Another one just for fun today. :)

Sadly, this Monty Python skit is possibly more practical than much of what is taught as self defence in many martial arts academies these days. Enjoy!





Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Daily Video: 13.07.2010 - Senshido on Multiple Attackers

Today's video is from one of the original Senshido DVD's, "Outnumbered but not Outgunned" and deals with strategies to survive mutiple attacker situations. Enjoy!





Daily Video: 12.07.2010 - Martial Arts Bloopers

Just for fun today, a reminder not to take your training so seriously you can't have a laugh at yoruself. Remember to keep it simple!





Sunday, July 11, 2010

Daily Video: 10.07.2010 - Gracie BullyProof

The following clip is taken from the Gracie JiuJitsu "BullyProof" program and addresses their use of the term "Verbal Jiujitsu" as it relates to schoolyard bullying. While we don't necessarily agree with all points made in this clip, it is still interesting and worth watching. Enjoy. :)