“It’s not a glorification of a violent act; but rather, an understanding of the act and how to avoid it.”
-Doug Marcaida, Guro Filipino Martial Arts
If you’ve read any of my books, you know I like boys (and girls) who can hold their own in a fight.
These are the kinds of moves I research for my characters. They’re not always pretty, but they’re pretty darn effective. Hopefully you’ll find them interesting – and useful – too!
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I’m a big believer that every woman should know a few basic self-defense moves; moves she is familiar with, that she can fall back on when tension is high and the adrenaline starts pumping.
Here’s one move to add to your arsenal:
**Videos for entertainment and educational purposes only. Please do not try anything you see without the supervision of a qualified instructor. These actions are potentially dangerous and may cause injury or death. Always exercise the highest level of safety when handling weapons and firearms.**
L.J.K. OLIVA 