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Here is what people are saying about Instructor Tom Bloomfield and his methodology:
"This
program is incredible. I didn't realize how easy it is to learn,
and teach self-defense. My husband and children love watching and
learning with me, and we have all become more confident. The material
is comprehensive and easy to learn." Cindy J., Jacksonville FL
"I work late and have to walk to my car at night sometimes.
Your program opened my eyes about how to be more alert and protect
myself if needed." Maria M., San Francisco CA
"Great program! You've shown me that you don't need fancy martial
arts moves to be able to defend yourself. Anyone can -- and definitely
should -- learn your techniques!" Joseph P., Brockton MA
"I always had a lingering fear for the safety of my family. After getting this program I know what to do in dangerous situations and have a lot more confidence and peace of mind." Susan K., San Anselmo, CA
"Tom is great. He has taught my four-year old exactly what to do if somebody grabs him by the wrist, the neck, or the shirt. His techniques are simple to learn and fun, and now I am teaching them to everyone I know." Elena L., Sarasota FL
"This program breaks self-defense into easy to learn steps for teaching people how to really protecting themselves if the need arises. Terrific!" Andy T., Osprey FL
"This program provided me with a sense of internal power and confidence that I hadn?t felt before. Now I am armed to stand up for myself?" Nancy T., Los Angeles CA
"I thought that to disable an attacker you had to be huge and strong. I now see that there are numerous opportunities for anyone of any size to stun an attacker. Size and strength are less important than knowing key parts of the body and simple moves. I?ll always have the upper hand in any dangerous or fighting situation." Sam R., Osprey FL
"I am able to now understand how my environment can help me protect myself in a dangerous situation." Mark B., Brooklyn NY
"I've learned so much from this program. Tom Bloomfield?s approach is amazing because you don?t need to know any fancy or difficult martial arts moves. He shows normal women like me how to defend ourselves by using our natural instincts." Joan M., Chicago IL
"This program is so easy to learn, and fun to do. This kind of wisdom should be taught in every school. What Tom teaches is truly amazing ? and yet simple to learn." Andrew T., Bridgewater MA
" Tom's instruction has given me more discipline, confidence, and helped me trim down and stay healthy." Julie M., North Port FL
"I got into this with my daughter. I did some martial arts in high?school, but Tom teaches true, practical self-defense. My?daughter's self-confidence has increased along with mine. This program is great, for anybody, and is excellent for families to do together."
- Anthony S., North Port FL
"I just wanted to say that Mr. Bloomfield has been a wonderful influence on my two sons ages 5 and 11, building stronger bodies, minds, confidence and respect both for themselves and others." John I., Sarasota FL
"In addition to teaching self-defense, your program taught me about how to establish boundaries to keep my children safe and help them be more responsible. Thank you for making me a better parent." Tatiana L, Venice FL
Types of martial arts
Martial arts are studied for various reasons, the most popular being for self-defense. It also contributes to mental wellness and to building self-confidence. There is a great diversity of martial arts all over the world. The differenttypes of martial artsadapted to the needs of the people in the different countries and also to their different traditions and ideologies. The common goal however, stays the same: to defeat an opponent who bears a physical threat to oneself.
The differenttypes of martial artsalso consist of the same system of techniques. It is the form (kata), the use of weaponry and fighting (kumite or sparring). It is important to remember that the differenttypes of martial artsuse different terminology in the different countries.
Martial arts underwent developments in the different countries of the world. Today, there are different styles that an individual can train in, according to ones’ own needs and goals. Some of the most populartypes of martial artsinclude Judo and Tae Kwan Do, which are both events in the Summer Olympic Games.
Martial arts and the differenttypes of martial artshave grown in popularity because of a number of factors. Action movies such as Best of the Best, The Bruce Lee – movies and the limited use of martial arts in TV-series such as Walker, Texas Ranger and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, created amongst, especially young people the interest to participate in such a sport.
It is not every participant of martial arts’ ultimate goal to become world champion or win an Olympic Gold Medal. Martial arts build strength, endurance, self-discipline and positively contribute to self-confidence. Choosing between thetypes of martial artsdepends on the type of person and on what that person wants to achieve. Some of the other more general known styles are: Thai Chi, Jendo, Aikido, Jujutsu, Goju Ryu, Tang Soo Do, Moo Do Kwan, Capoeira.
Although not generally recognized as types of martial arts, the following is also seen as such: amateur wrestling, archery, fencing (all in Europe), kickboxing, shoot fighting and freestyle wrestling (all in the United States of America).
The Family Safety and Self-Defense Institute use martial art to teach men, women and children self-defense techniques. Self-defense does not refer to any one of the particular types of martial arts, though its goal is to learn people on how to use the basic techniques to fight of an attacker.
Where thetypes of martial artsdiffer in the intensity of contact made during a fighting, it is important to remember that when attacked, one cannot choose the fight to be light-, semi- or full contact. The Family Safety and Self-Defense Institute learn you to be ready at all times and that defense is not a halfway-option.
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