How to Learn Self Defense Techniques at Home

08/6/2009 - Recreation There is no doubt the world is a scary and dangerous place. You might be concerned for your own safety or that of your family or other loved ones. No one likes to feel vulnerable and no one wants to be a victim.

Owning and learning how to use self defense products like stun guns and pepper sprays are a great start for a self defense program. Another suggestion is to learn some basic self defense techniques at home.

There are a multitude of DVDs to choose from to start the learning process. Every one of them is taught by a world class expert in his field not the barbershop owner who teaches self defense part time. They range from ex military types to trainers of Navy SEALS. They are the absolute best of the best.

The choice of topics is astounding from how to disarm an assailant to advanced gun disarmament; from the basics of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) to a more advanced version of Jeet Kune Do; the best in street fighting tactics to hand to hand fighting from the SEALS.

All in all 22 top rated self defense DVD's to learn how to defend yourself in the comfort of your own home. They are all taught by the best instructors in the world. You can learn at your own pace by yourself or with friends and family.

None of these DVD's requires any special athletic ability. Learning is done the old fashioned way: by repetition.

I have long espoused that kids learn basic self defense techniques at an early age and continue the learning process over the years. Maybe then the guys would get the idea that women are not necessarily easy targets for domestic violence, assaults and date rape.

Why can't basic self defense techniques be taught in schools? That is something that would have a practical use for their entire lives.

Gather the family around and learn some self defense together, at your own rate, in the privacy of your own home. Who knows it may forge a stronger bond in the family and improve familial relations.

Chances are if you are reading this that crime has touched your life in some way or you consider yourself at risk. Be proactive and take the next step and do something to protect yourself and your family! Your life and safety is worth far more than the cost of a self defense DVD.