March 2014

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) in Martial Arts

High Intensity Interval Training and Martial Arts

As we strive to get in better shape – for summer, for an occasion, or just to feel better – it is a good idea to check and “tune” our exercise routine. (You have one, right?). In this article, I wanted to talk about an immensely popular “new” form of exercise called High Intensity Interval […]

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Training knives for practicing knife self defense

Knife Self Defense

At training this week we practiced self defenses against knife attacks. Knives are common implements, as they can be carried discretely, and are a great “force multiplier”. They also tend to get their carrier in less trouble than illegal firearms, which explains the popularity of knives among perpetrators. It can be very unnerving to be

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Pi Beta Phi Women’s Self Defense Seminar

On March 2, 2014 we held a Women’s Self Defense Seminar for the UCSD Pi Beta Phi Sorority. The training took place at Full Potential Martial Arts in San Diego. Many thanks to Erica Chafin, VP of Membership for Pi Beta Phi for organizing the seminar, and to Full Potential Martial Arts instructors Sarah and

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