ESCRIMA STICKS Escrima, Otherwise known as Kali or Arnis, is the national martial art of the Philippines and is a Filipinization of the Spanish word for fencing, esgrima. The art has had a long and savage history, dating back to 1521 when Spanish rule first came to the Philippine Islands. Escrima is noted for using weapons, usually escrima sticks,…
Jan-Eric Wargelin from Finland is a Martial Artist, just like you and I. And just like you and I, he goes through the same struggles of lacking motivation and fighting off that little voice in the head questioning “Am I actually improving?”. This lack of day-to-day measurability through the use of technology, which has made…
They might seem like worlds apart at first glance, but a lot of the skills you develop from Rock Climbing or Bouldering have extremely valuable crossover benefits for Martial Arts. Some of which you can do in the comfort of your own home. Here are just some of the many benefits: Smart Decisions – Rock…
Ninjas have long captured people’s imagination with their mystery, deadliness – and of course, their array of deadly Ninja weapons. Here we take a look at some of the most lethal and iconic components of the ninja arsenal. Poison Many of the ways ninjas dispatched their enemies were never meant to be detected. Whether added…
We all want to keep ourselves and our families safe, but depending on the country you live in there are limitations on what you are allowed to carry on the street to do so. There is also the danger that these weapons could easily be used against you if you don’t know what you are…
From selfie sticks to mobile phones – the world of self-defense has gone mad! Or maybe they have gone practical? Gone are the days we need kendo sticks and nunchucks to defend ourselves! Enter the smartphone, the smartest self-defense tool you could own…apparently. With all the apps and add-ons for smartphones, self-defense companies were soon…
A brand of keychain has come under fire in Texas, United States of America, after authorities realized that it not only is just a keychain but can be used as a self-defense tool – namely, a knuckleduster. This self-defense keychain is becoming more and more popular in America, especially among women, as an alternative to…
Pepper spray is well known for being great in a tight spot. It has many uses, from defending against a sexual attack to blinding your opponent so you can get a free punch or two in. It came into popularity in the mid 1990s and has been a handbag accessory ever since, but we want…
Normally, we wouldn’t be seen dead with a selfie stick, but now it seems the humble ‘selfie stick’ has a brand new use, one that we very much approve of. The selfie stick that has been banned in places such as Disneyland and football stadiums due to safety concerns, takes on a new meaning after…
Let’s face it, AR is getting more and more popular nowadays, and video games are being brought to life (quite literally) using augmented reality! Thanks to this savvy developer Abhishek Singh, now you can play Street Fighter with your very own smartphone device. Using Apple’s augmented reality software, programmer Abhishek Singh was able to create…