John Roberts-James - Articles

John Roberts-James is a Black Belt 4th Dan, a Senior Coach and author of effective practical books on self defence. http://www.personalprotectionpublications.co.uk

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Self Defense for you and your Dog Against a Knife Attack!
Preventing your dog being killed if you are mugged by an attacker armed with a knife. How to avoid this situation. How to defend yourself. Read
By: John Roberts-James | 26/12/2007 | Pets
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Achievement - At Last!
Don't ask me how: I don't know! Perhaps some Expert can tell me? Perhaps YOU can? My hobby - obsession actually - is the Martial Arts. In which I hold a 4th Dan Black Belt. Though these days (after forty years) I'm really into Personal Protection using self-defense weapons. Once upon a time... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 24/04/2007 | Sports and Fitness
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She Was Walking Her Dog When ...
he stepped out from behind the bushes. Every parent's mind turns cold at the thought! We read about it, we worry about it, we almost don't believe it. The old, old story, alas. But it happens! It still happens! Is there anything we can do to prevent it? Forget about rape alarms. It can all... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 20/03/2007 | Pets
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The Incredible Six Inch Death Stick - Yawara-jutsu
Yes, it's true! Yawara-jutsu is one of the old Japanese martial arts. One of its facets includes the use of a short, six-inch plain stick to strike 'death and terror' into the opponent. The 'experts' will claim that it is used to jab kyusho or Dim Mak points resulting in... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 19/03/2007 | Sports and Fitness
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Defend Yourself With Your Walking Stick
Why? I don't need to answer that. You already know - to Survive! But why a walking stick? If you're a big tough guy, 4th Dan Black Belt in karate or other martial art, you don't (really) need a walking stick to defend yourself. Unless your big interest is in fact... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 19/03/2007 | Sports and Fitness
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Dim Mak Death Points
One Blow and ... Well, perhaps! If you push both your thumbs into his eyes, or hit him on the back of the head with a brick. Both blows will cause the greatest inconvenience, perhaps even death. There are certain 'points' in the body where a strike can cause much damage.... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 19/03/2007 | Sports and Fitness
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Self Defence: What Do You Think?
I am not a lawyer, I have no legal experience or skills. These are my opinions, but I hope they may be of use to you. To help you avoid problems. As a keen sports (wo)man your interest may be cycling, running, gymnastics, whatever. It may even be the martial arts,... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 19/03/2007 | Sports and Fitness
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A True Tail!
Jungle Scene 1 Tiger lay there, feeling somewhat hungry. As tigers tend to. Switching his tail. Suddenly in the glade ahead appeared a fat juicy Antelope. "Ah" said Tiger, "Dinner Time!" He crawled on his belly, inching closer and closer to his lunch. But a Bird chirped a warning! ""DANGER"" The Antelope looked up,... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 19/03/2007 | Sports and Fitness
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Tyson My Staffordshire Bull Terrier (1)
He's like an Apple. At least, that's how my Right Eye sees him. My Left Eye is rather different, due to a Judo accident thirty years ago. I was fighting in the British Army team against the German Police. To score a Full Point one has to deposit your partner flat... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 18/03/2007 | Pets
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Tyson My Staffordshire Bull Terrier (2)
When I walk Tyson I am always very much aware as to what is around the next corner. It could be a turning car, another dog - or even a mugger. We all read about young girls or young mothers with prams being attacked when walking their dog and left injured... Read
By: John Roberts-James | 18/03/2007 | Pets