Beginners Guide To Self Defense Video

Self defense begins with confidence and clear thinking. Learn self defense and martial arts in this video.

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Save your life
Avoid trouble situations
Note exits
Go for eyes, throat or groin

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Julio Rivera is an instructor at Premier Martial Arts in New York City, which presently has three locations in Manhattan. Mr. Rivera holds multiple black belts and has extensive experience as a fitness and martial arts trainer. His articles have appeared in numerous national and international magazines.

JULIO RIVERA: Hi, my name is Julio Rivera. I'm the head instructor and manager here at Premier Martial Arts in New York City. This is the beginner's guide to self-defense. Now, self-defense doesn't mean fancy moves that you see in the movies, high-flying kicks or things that you see on cartoons when you're a kid. It's not Power Ranger stuff. It's stuff that's going to save your life. So, if you're confronted by someone who you think is going to hurt you, you do anything it takes to get out. You hit to the groin, you go to the eyes, you go to the throat. Often, self-defense is dirty more times than not. But it's whatever it takes to save your life. Above all, avoid situations that might get you into trouble. If you feel like you shouldn't be in a certain area, get out of there. If you enter a crowded area or even a restaurant, don't sit with your back to the door. Always know where the exits are, it's the most important thing to keep you safe. If your life is in danger and you need to attack, attack full on. Your opponent is looking to hurt you; you should hurt your opponent. If your life is in danger, if your family's life is in danger, do whatever it takes. Above all, remember, it's what's going to save your life. Attack quickly, go to the eyes, go to the throat. If there's a weapon nearby, use it. A knife, a bottle, whatever it may be. That's the beginner's guide to self-defense.

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