Learn how to analyze Defense Techniques against Weapons and Empty Hands.

By Jean-Michel Pinard

Jean-Michel Pinard has been practicing martial arts for more than 25 years, he has studied various styles, judo, Ju-Jitsu, aikido, Krav-maga, Sambo, Rapid-Defense-system, penchak-silat system FISFO Charles Joussot. He’s currently an instructor certified by Charles Joussot and he’s a representative for the FISFO System for Switzerland at the Jorat Dojo Lausanne Vaud Switzerland. Practicing Self Defense not only brings us a better physical condition but also a greater self confidence, which leads us to master our emo tions and to be able to face any situation.

Self Defense is far from being a mix of « tips » easy to learn and with miraculous effects. It’s a precise science which can reach the limits of any art for anyone who’ll be able to bind power, precision and sharpness together. It shall be learn with commitment, thanks to easy bases and following a logical progression, from the most simple to the most complex techniques. It is impossible to improvise when you are a beginner. Improvisation is a luxury that cannot be allowed once the elementary techniques are known. Being efficient can be summed up in a few words: you act when you must, where you must, no mo re than you must.

Such a motto relies on a great deal of self control, which might be learnt through preparation and training.