by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 30, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
When a martial artist was faced with a butcher knife-wielding robber, William Hicks, his martial arts training kicked in and his would be assailant not only got his butt kicked, but he also is sitting behind bars waiting for the outcome of his trial. Hicks, 42, of...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
Although the gap in equality between the sexes is supposed to be shortening, women are still perceived to be the ‘weaker’ sex and the majority of violent attacks are perpetrated by men against women. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to use diplomacy to talk...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 29, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
The vast majority of people will try and avoid a confrontation as much as possible, but there will always be belligerent individuals looking for a fight. In most cases, a verbal altercation will precede a physical fight and it is during this bout of verbal jousting...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 16, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Personal Safety, Society & Social Issues
Data gathered in 2011 by the United States Census Bureau showed that the lifetime prevalence of rape among women is over 18%, a shockingly high number. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, over 900 rapes have been reported in 2013 so far. This does...
