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William Gabriel
With the downturn in the economy, people began looking for ways that they could save money. Many found themselves cutting back on gym and health spa memberships and opting to work out at home. Finding good aerobic, strength training and self defense DVD programs can keep you active without breaking the bank. Here are a few suggestions for picking the right martial arts or self defense video. Tips 1. Think about your long-term goals. Are you looking for a plan that is only designed to help you defend yourself in an attack, or do you want a detailed, multi-level training program? If you want a short course in self defense look for a single DVD that offers you a few quick instructional videos and information for protecting yourself. If you want a detailed program, look for a self defense DVD program that comes in a multiple disk set for long-term training. 2. What level of training are you ready for? You need to know your own physical limitations; otherwise you will become frustrated or bored with the program. If you have a health condition that may affect your workout training, check with your doctor or physical therapist for guidance on selecting a method that will work for you. 3. Look for a quality program. It can be hard to find the right program without being able to try out a DVD first, but there are a few things you can do to lessen your chances of buying a dud. Check out the video preview online if one is available. This will help you get a feel for the type and level of training you will receive. Look for online reviews and see what others who have purchased the DVD have to say about its effectiveness. If a DVD consistently gets poor reviews, it's probably best to move on to something else. What You'll Learn When you begin your training there are a few self defense techniques that are common to every program. Here's what you can expect to learn from your training program: Strikes: Strikes and blows are the most common elements of self defense training. They include kicks, punches, knees, elbows, and headbutts. Strikes are offense moves. These aggressive moves will help you wear down and tire your attacker. Takedowns: These moves are as straight-forward as they sound. Takedowns happen when you physically bring your opponent down to the ground. There are several different ways accomplish this. Strikes, blows, and even some wrestling maneuvers can help you take down your attacker. Blocks: Defensively speaking, blocks are very important. They are how you will protect your body from your attacker's strikes. Most of the time you will be using your arms to stop a physical attack, but sometimes you can use your legs too. Submissions: Joint locks and choke holds are examples of martial arts techniques known as submissions. These are very effective. If your opponent doesn't give up, he can suffer serious injuries.
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