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The Power to Destroy

The Three Types of Destructive Energy used in Martial Arts

 
The Hidden Meanings Behind The Flash
 
Talking Book Radio interviews Stefan about his book Blind Zen
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No nonsense advice on what works in real life.

The King, the Fool, and the Fox Reading and controlling non-verbal communication in the sparring ring

 
Do you know what you're really learning?
 
Stefan's pics from the hall of fame ceremony
 
Balance and the Martial Arts
 
Learn the deadly combination of strategy and attitude
 
 
 
Strategy for the Streets What would Sun Tzu do in a Street fight?
 
Two Man Staff Drills from China
 
Spinning Staff Techniques
 
How to Do a Pole Vaulting Side Kick
 
Stefan Traces The Origins of Kung Fu to Thailand's Mountain Tribes
 
Books
 
 
A Case Study of Sensory Enhancement for the Blind and Vision Impaired
 
 
Workshops & Seminars
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Urban Self Defense
Street-smart tactics everyone should know.

cover of Black Belt magazineUrban Self Defense is a combination of hand-to-hand self-defense techniques that incorporates aspects of Karate and Ju-jitsu to create a no-nonsense approach suitable for the whole family.

Learn:

The dirty half dozen techniques for taking-out an opponent fast and hard.

Workshops are available in Two, Four, and Eight hour programs.

 

Defense Against Front Hand Grab
Defense Against Double Hand Grab From Behind
Defense Against Front Hand Choke
Escape against Hand Choke from Behind
Escape from Choke from Behind [Arm Bar]
Defense against Wristlock or Hammerlock
Bear Hug from Behind [Under arms]
Escape from Bear Hug from Behind [Over Arms]
Defense Against Front Bear Hug [Under arms]
Front Bear Hug [Over arms]
Hair Grab from Behind
Escape from Side Head Lock

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For information on how you can book this workshop for your students e-mail sverstappen@yahoo.com

Read Stefan's article Strategy for the Street published in Black Belt Magazine

cover of Black Belt magazine

Strategy for the Streets

Fight Smart, Ancient Chinese Strategies Can Bring Victory In The Sparring Ring

Fight Smart II, More Chinese Strategies for the Sparring Ring

 

 

You can e-mail Stefan with questions and comments to sverstappen@yahoo.com

 
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E-mail: sverstappen@yahoo.com