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General Principles of Combatives

Hello Everyone !!! The 6 Principles : 1. Fight without thinking, hit first, react second. 2. Reduce the targets to the center-line of the body. 3. Defend the center-line, angle it away from the opponents. 4. Never fight the opponent's fight, do the opposite. 5. Keep changing your tactics. 6. Dogged determination and flexibility beats perfect technique every time. !! Thanks for Reading !!!

Doctrine of Individual Combat

Hello Everyone !!! The 3-fold Doctrine is : 1. Strike from as far out as possible. 2. Strike as quickly as possible 3. Strike with the best weapon available. Thanks for Reading !!!

Chinese Mythology and History

Hello Everyone !!! Creation and the Pantheon : The Jade Emperor was charged with running of the 3 realms of Heaven, Hell and the Earth . He adjudicated and meted out rewards and remedies to saints, the living and the deceased according to a merit system " Jade Principles Golden Script ". Cosmology : The 4 Symbols :-- 1. East (Azure dragon) 2. West (White tiger) 3. North (Black tortoise) 4. South (Vermilion bird) The 3 Concepts :-- 1. Cords of the sky 2. Pillars of the Earth 3. Sky ladder The 4 Treasures of Study : 1. Brush 2. Ink 3. Ink-pot 4. Paper Ancient China Writing Implements : Daubi (knife-pen), Gulu (bone pen), Weibi (reed pen), Zhubi (bamboo pen). Other materials used were animal horns, black lead and clods of soil. Thanks for Reading !!!

Ghosts in the Chinese Culture

Hello Everyone !!! The Chinese mythology too, like mythologies of the rest of the world, has its own fair share of stories and creatures. Some of the supernatural creatures mentioned in the Chinese mythological and folk stories are listed below. Types of Ghosts : Classification-I :-- (10 types) Drought Goblins Hungry Messenger Nightmare Pestilence Servant Trickster Venomous Weird Classification-II :-- (by Fanyi Minyi-ji) a) Ghosts without means -- Foul-mouth, needle-mouth, torch-mouth. b) Ghosts with small means -- Needle-hair, smelly-hair, tamour.  c) Ghosts with excessive means -- Hoping for offerings, hoping for leavings, powerful ghosts. Classification-III :-- The wandering ghosts. Other Facts : According to Hua-yen Sutra , evil souls exists in 6 realms. A soul becomes Hungry ghost due to killing, stealing and sexual misconduct. The 4 factors causing them are desire, greed, anger and ignorance. Thanks for ...

The Chinese Martial Arts of Wing Chun

Hello Everyone !!! Philosophy : He who excels as a warrior, does not appear formidable. One who excels in fighting is never aroused in anger. One who excels in defeating his enemy, does not join issues. One who excels in employing others, humbles himself before them. This is the virtue of non-contention and matching sublimity of Heaven. The 9 Characteristics of Wing Chun : 1. Proper balance, structure and stance. It must be firm bit flexible, rooted yet yielding. 2. Muscle relaxation. 3. Center-line 4. Punches 5. Kicks to lower body 6. Elbows and knee strikes 7. Uncommitted techniques. If the attack fails, the practitioner is able to flow easily into a follow-up      attack and can form a chain of attacks. 8. Trapping skills and sensitivity. 9. Close range strikes The 3 great Chinese martial arts are Wing Chun, Hung-Gar and Choi Lei Fut. They are from the Southern Chinese Schools . Parenthood of Wing Chun -- Fujian White Crane The 2 Tradit...

The Chinese Martial Art of Snake Kung Fu

Hello Everyone !!! The Snake is one of the animals imitated in Yang family of Taijiquan, Baguazhang and Xingyiquan. Northern Style :--           I) Snake is one of the archetypal " Five Animals" of the Chinese marital arts.           II) Snake style generally aims for weak points of the human body. Southern Style :--           I) The 5 sub-sets are Golden Snake, Green Bamboo Viper, King Cobra, Shadow Snake and                      Water Snake.           II) There is also an obscure Southern snake style (Southern Shaolin + Choi Gar ) of                                    Grandmaster Leung Tin Chu.  Thanks for Reading !!!

Gayatri Mantra

Hello Everyone !!! The  Gāyatrī , also known as the  Sāvitrī mantra , is a highly revered  mantra  from the  Rig Veda  ( Mandala 3 .62.10), dedicated to  Savitr , the Sun deity.  Some Facts about it : 26 deities are mentioned in the Gayatri mantra. 24 rishis (seers) weilded the whole power of the mantra, as per Srimad Bhagvatam (12.1.13-15). When chanted regularly and properly, it activates 24 glands of the body. Thanks for Reading !!!

Higher Knowledge in Buddhism

Hello Everyone !!! The 6 Types of Higher Knowledge mentioned by Lord Buddha are : 1. Higher powers -- walking on water and through walls 2. Divine ears -- Clairaudience 3. Power of Telepathy 4. Remembering one's former lives 5. Divine eyes -- Knowing others' Karmic destinations 6. Extinction of mental intoxicants Thanks for Reading !!!

Avatars of Lord Vishnu in the Scriptures

Hello Everyone !!! The 22 Avatars  : (Bhagavata Purana)  4 Kumaras Balaram Buddha Dattatreya Dhanvantari Kapila Krishna Kurma Matsya Mohini Nara Narayana  Narada Narasimha Parashurama Prithu Ram Rishabha Vamana Varaha Vyasa Yajna Kalki The 3 Other Avatars : 1. Hamsa 2. Hayagriva 3. Prashnigarbha The 24 Avatars : (Dasam Granth, Chapter 7) Arihant dev Bairah Bavan Bishan Brahma Buddha Chandra Dhanvantari Jalandhar Kacch Krishna Machh Maha Mohini Manu raja Nar Nar avatar Narayan Narsimha Parashurama Ram Rudra Sheshayi Surya Kalki Thanks for Reading !!!

Chinese Philosophy

Hello Everyone !!! In Han Fei's Legalism philosophy , a ruler should govern his subjects by the following trinity : 1. Fa-- Law or principle 2. Shu-- Method, tactic, art or statecraft 3. Shi-- Legitimacy, power or charisma Thanks for Reading !!!

The Needles used in Chinese Acupuncture Therapy

Hello Everyone !!! The 9 Types of Needles Used in Classical Chinese Acupuncture are : Big Filiform Lance-needle Long Round-pointed Round-sharp Sheer Spoon-needle Stiletto Thanks for Reading !!!

Components of Thinking

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Components of Thinking : 1. Data 2. Information 3. Knowledge 4. Wisdom Thanks for Reading !!!

Baton Training Manual

Hello Everyone !!! Defensive Techniques : The 2 important things to remember :--           1. Eye contact with adversary.           2. Show of confidence for assailant. The 5 important concepts :--           1. Proper balance and self-control.           2. Proper carrying, gripping, holding.           3. Control of baton from drawing to returning it to its holder.           4. Positioning for effective block and defend.           5. Strikes only to non-vital areas of body. The 4 areas of body to protect :--              Head, left side of the body, right side of the body, chest, below the waist. Use only that amount of force reasonable for defense. Steps for De-escalation and Avoidance of Deadly Force : 1. Avoid, observe and rep...

Dojo Kun of Kyokushin Karate

Hello Everyone !!! Kyokushin is a branch of the Japanese martial art of Karate. Dojo Kuns are oaths take by the students and practitioners of this martial art. The 7 Training Oaths (Kuns) are : 1. We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm and unshakable spirit. 2. We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way so that in time our senses may be alert. 3. With true vigor we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial. 4. We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors and refrain from violence. 5. We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility. 6. We will look up towards wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires. 7. All our lies through this discipline of Karate we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin Way.  Thanks for Reading !!!

Warrior Disciplines

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Warrior Disciplines are : 1. Mental discipline :-- The development of the combat mindset and the study of the art of war. 2. Character discipline :-- The firm integration of ethics, values, integrity and leadership. 3. Physical discipline :-- It comprises of fighting techniques with rifle and bayonet, bladed weapons, weapons of opportunity and unarmed combat; combative conditioning -- the ability to fight while fatigued in a combat environment. Thanks for Reading !!!

Some Facts as per Vedic Astrology

Hello Everyone !!! Hindu Vedic Astrology is a Science in itself and a vast ocean of knowledge. Here I am sharing some of the pearls from that ocean of knowledge. Some Astrological Facts : Mental problems are caused due to afflicted Moon, Mercury, Rahu and Ketu planets. Chaturdashi is for Lord Shiva, Panchami is for Nagas and serpents. Mercury and Jupiter planets are responsible for memory. Bad concentration is due to afflicted Rahu, Ketu, Shani (Saturn), Moon and Mercury. Mars rules over Rh-factor and blood cells. According to Samkhya and Vedanta philosophy in Hinduism, the Chitta in its 3-fold functions of intelligence, consciousness and mind, works and manufactures the force of Prana . Thanks for Reading !!!

The Elements of Dharma

Hello Everyone !!! The 27 Elements of Dharma to be Followed are   : Brotherhood Character Charity Contentment Devotion Equality Fair treatment Faith Familial Generosity Good deeds Honesty Humanity Humble Justice Knowledge Love Non-violence Pardon Peace  Pity Purity Reverence Sacrifice Selfless Service Truth Thanks for Reading !!!

Vows of Mahatma Gandhi

Hello Everyone !!! Mahatma Gandhi , fondly called Bapu , used to follow personal vows, which he continued following his whole life. He also encouraged his followers to follow these vows strictly. He even wrote these vows daily on a piece of paper and signed it, to his his daily commitment !!! The 11 Vows of Mahatma Gandhi were : Celibacy Control of palate Fearlessness Non possession Non-stealing Non-violence Physical labor Truth Duty towards neighbors Equal respect for all religions Removal of untouchability Thanks for Reading !!!

Prepper Retreat

Hello Everyone !!! Preppers or Survivalists are those people who are ever-ready to retreat to safer places when some disaster strikes. The 5 Important Qualities for a Prepper Retreat : 1. Accessible 2. Access to water 3. Affordable 4. Arable 5. Defensible Thanks for Reading !!!

The 5 Principles of Keysi Fighting Method

Hii Everyone !!! Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) is a combative system which is primarily a defensive system of combat. The practitioner constantly keep a defensive posture against incoming attacks by the assailant. This combat system was shown to be used by Batman in the movie Batman Begins. The 5 Principles of KFM : 1. It is a philosophy of life that grows with its practitioner, based on knowledge, research and experimentation. 2. It is an intuitive, low grounded fighting method that requires superior leg and upper body strength, with a strong emphasis on mental focus and awareness. 3. It lends itself to combat in extreme close quarters and can be applied to fighting in any environment, against multiple attackers from all directions. Its "360⁰ approach" allows to control multi-assailant attacks whether standing, kneeling, sitting or lying down. 4. It  makes use of multiple attacking ranges with or without weapons and 9 points of contact (head-butt, elbows, f...

The Gates to Freedom in Buddhism

Hii Everyone !!! The ultimate aim of Lord Buddha was the freedom of every living soul from the cycle of birth and death. The whole philosophy of Buddhism is aimed towards achieving this goal. The 4 Gates to Freedom and Enlightenment are :  1. Contentment 2. Inquiry about truth 3. Keeping good company 4. Tranquility Thanks for Reading !!!   

Some SHTF Survival Essentials

Hii Everyone !!! The 5 Types of Cordage for Bug-out Bag : Duct tape Metal wire Nylon thread Paracord Rope The 7 Types of Essential Fuels for Storage : Butane Diesel Dry charcoal Dry fuel Kerosene Propane Standard gasoline Thanks for Reading !!!

The 5-C of Survival

Hii Everyone !!! The 5-C's of Survival : (by Dave Canterbury) Combustion device Container Cord Cover Cutting tool Thanks for Reading !!!

US Field Manuals No. 19-15

Hii Everyone !!! The 8 Riot Control Agents Deployed : 1. Baton 2. Dispersers 3. Grenade 4. Machine gun 5. Rifle 6. Ring airfoil system 7. Shotgun 8. Water Thanks for Reading !!!

US Field Manuals No. 3-25.150

Hii Everyone !!! The Handheld Weapons : Rifle+fixed bayonet, bayonet/knife The 3 Field Expedient Weapons : 1. E-tool 2. 3-feet stick 3. 6-feet pole Thanks for Reading !!! 

Machines

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Classical Simple Machines : 1. Inclined plane 2. Lever 3. Pulley 4. Screw 5. Wedge 6. Wheel & axle Lever : The 3 Classes :-- 1. Fulcrum in the middle 2. Resistance in the middle 3. Effort in the middle The 3 Kinds :-- 1. Fulcrum (F) 2. Power    (P) 3. Weight   (W) Thanks for Reading !!!

Mechanical Arts (by J.S. Eriugena, 9th century)

Hii Everyone !!! The 7 Mechanical Arts : 1. Agriculture 2. Architecture, masonry 3. Blacksmith, metallurgy 4. Cooking 5. Tailoring, weaving 6. Trading 7. Warfare, hunting The 12 Categories of Hand Tools : (by AIHA)  1. Clamps 2. Cutters 3. Drills 4. Hammering tools 5. Knives 6. Pliers 7. Saws 8. Screwdriver 9. Snips 10. Striking tools 11. Vises 12. Wrenches Thanks for Reading !!!

UK Police Control Tactics

Hii Everyone !!! The IICI Model : Identity, intention, capability, immediary. Defensive and Offensive Tactics : Tactical communication, hand-to-hand combat, chemical spray, Taser, baton, shield, baton-rounds, firearms. The 3 Uses of Riot Shotgun : 1. Butt-stroke 2. Bayonet jab 3. Shoot Thanks for Reading!!! 

Police Use of Force Options

Hii Everyone !!! The police force of any nation are sworn officers of providing protection. When some unexpected situations arises when peaceful options are not applicable for situation control, " Use of force " option is applied. The 3 Factors of Use of Deadly Force : 1. Ability 2. Jeopardy 3. Opportunity The Force Ladder : 1. Presence 2. Verbal commands 3. Physical contact (soft hand) 4. Physical contact (hard hand) 5. Baton application 6. Use of chemical spray/ Taser 7. Lethal force, firearms usage The T-baton and flashlight has 32 applications, out of which 26 are defensive moves. Thanks for Reading !!!

Some Lesser Known Facts about Hindu Tantra

Hii Everyone !!! The 3 Parts of Tantra :          1. Agama          2. Damar          3. Yagam There are 192 paths in Tantra. There are 112 types of meditation techniques mentioned in Tantric texts. The 4 Types of Sadhana :           1. Mantra           2. Tantra           3. Yantra           4. Yoga The 3 Parts of Tantra Shastra :           1. Agama           2. Yamal           3. Main Thanks for Reading !!!

The Human Body

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Layers of Human Body : Gross, causal, subtle, mental, soul, Universal. The first four bodies are 5 elements + 3 Gunas. Thanks for Reading !!!

The Kama Sutra Text (by Vatsyayana)

Hii Everyone !!! The 3 Worldly Attainments : Love, virtue, wealth. The 4 Kinds of Women : 1. Maids 2. Twice-married 3. Public women 4. Married or unmarried who is resorted to on some special occasions. There are a total of 64 arts.   Kinds of Union : The 3 classes of man are the Bull, hare, horse. The 3 classes of women are Deer, elephant, mare. There are 3 equal and 6 unequal unions between persons of corresponding dimensions. There are 9 kinds of unions according to the force of passion. The 3 Kinds of Men and Women according to Time : The short, moderate, long. Of these, there are 9 kinds of union. The 4 Kinds of Love : 1. Acquired by continual habit. 2. Resulting from imagination 3. Resulting from belief 4. Resulting from perception of external objects The 6 Enemies of Mankind : 1. Avarice 2. Anger 3. Envy 4. Lust 5. Pride 6. Spiritual ignorance The 8 Kinds of Courtesans : 1. A bawd 2. Attendant 3. Unchaste women 4. ...

Christianity

Hii Everyone !!! The 7 Dimensions of Human Life : 1. Joy 2. Service 3. Suffering 4. Injustice 5. Death 6. Resurrection 7. Hope The 7 Gifts of Holy Spirit : 1. Courage 2. Knowledge 3. Reverence 4. Right judgement 5. Understanding 6. Wisdom 7. Wonder and awe The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit : 1. Charity 2. Chastity 3. Faithfulness 4. Generosity 5. Gentleness 6. Goodness 7. Joy 8. Kindness 9. Modesty 10. Patience 11. Peace 12. Self-control Thanks for Reading !!!

Gandharva Tantra Text Excerpts (1944)

Hii Everyone !!! The 8 Goddess of Speech : 1. Vashini-- cavity of head-- vowels 2. Kameshwari-- forehead-- gutterals 3. Modini-- eyebrows-- palatals 4. Vimala-- throat-- linguals 5. Aruna-- heart-- dentals 6. Jayini-- navel-- labials 7. Sarveshwari-- linga-- semi-vowels 8. Kaulini-- below the linga-- aspirates The 4 Forms of Maha-tripura Sundari : 1. Kameshwari 2. Vajreshwari 3. Bhagamalini 4. Maha tripura-sundari The 3 Tattvas : 1. Atma 2. Shiva 3. Vidya The 5 Jewels : 1. Garuda 2. Manikya 3. Nila 4. Vaidurya 5. Vajra The 3 Stages of Self-manifestation :  Bindu→Nada→Beeja The Replies of Lord Shiva to Sati : Speech comes from and merges in the mind through the instrumentality of Avyakta and the Prana (vital breath). The vital breath feels desire for food and drink, and fire enjoys them. Wind (vital breath) causes sleep and waking. Mind is responsible for sins and bondage. When the soul being under control ceases to function, it bec...

Asian Melee Weapons

Hii Everyone !!! The 11 Melee Weapons of Japan : Kaiken, Kubotan, Kunai, Sukihitsu (pencil), Shikoro, Shobo, Suntetsu, Tanto, Yawara, Yoroi-doshi, Yubi-bo. The 7 Melee Weapons of China : Chicken-sickles, Emeici, Hook sword, Iron-flute, Iron pen, Lujiao-dao, Tanbo Thanks for Reading !!!

Din-i-Illahi Religion

Hii Everyone !!! Origin : 1582 CE by Mughal emperor Akbar. Type : Syncretic religion The 4 Sins Mentioned : Lust, pride, sensuality, slander The 4 Core Virtues : Celibacy, kindness, piety, prudence Thanks for Reading !!!

Gutter Fighting (Carl Cestari System)

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Striking Techniques : Punch, edge of hand strike, elbow strike, knee, front kick, stomp kick. The 21 Grappling Techniques : 5 choke-holds 4 head-twist takedowns 5 throwing techniques 7 joint-breaks Thanks for Reading !!!

Psychology Facts

Hii Everyone !!! The 4 Types of Personality : 1. Dynamic 2. Emotional 3. Intellect 4. Mystical The 3 Types of Tension : 1. Emotional 2. Muscular 3. Nervous The 5 Areas of External Activity : 1. Emotional 2. Intellectual 3. Muscular 4. Nervous 5. Physical Thanks for Reading !!!

Combatives Concepts (by Sammy Franco)

Hii Everyone !!! Stick Fighting : The 3 Ranges :--           Long, mid, close The 4 Defensive Options :--          Block, deflection, evasion, striking. Knife Fighting : The 7 Classifications of Knives :           a) Ballistic blade           b) Fixed blade           c) Folding blade           d) Gravity knife           e) Improvised blade           f) Lock-blade           g) Spring-blade The 2 Types of Knife Grips :          Hammer, ice-grip The 3 Ranges :           Long, mid, close. Secondary Weapons :           Head, teeth, elbows, knees, hand, legs. The 3 Requirements :           Attitude, knowledge, skil...

The Transporter (Film Series)

Hii Everyone !!! Transporter   is an English-language French  action film  franchise, comprising 4 films released between 2002 and 2015. Actor  Jason Statham  plays Frank Martin in the movies, a professional freelance courier driver for hire.  The 4 Rules of the Transporter : 1. Never change the deal 2. No names 3. Never open the package 4. Never make promises you can't keep The 5 Rules of the Car : 1. Respect a man's car and the man will respect you. 2. Greet the man 3. Seat belt 4. Never drink coffee on the car 5. If you take care of the car, the car will take care of you. Thanks for Reading !!!

The Wonder that was India Excerpts (by A.L. Basham)

Hii Everyone !!! The 8 Gotras : 1. Agastya 2. Atri 3. Bhardwaj 4. Bhrigu 5. Gautama 6. Kashyap 7. Vashistha 8. Vishwamitra The 3 Branches of Law : (C.U. 2.23) 1. Study, sacrifice, charity 2. Austerity 3. Celibacy The 5 Religious Heads in Ashoka Empire : 1. Ajivikas 2. Brahmanas 3. Buddhist 4. Jains 5. Other sects The 8 Virtues of Soul : (Gautama 8.24) Compassion, contentment, earnest endeavor, good thoughts, patience, purity, no greed, no envy. Thanks for Reading !!!

Devas in Hinduism

Hii Everyone !!! The 33 Sky Gods : (Rig Veda 1.139.11) 11 gods-- Sky/ Heaven 11 gods-- Earth 11 gods-- Water The 3 Cardinal Virtues : (B.U. 3.5.2)  1. Temperance  (Devas) 2. Charity         (Human) 3. Compassion (Asuras) Facts about Devas : The entities of Deva-loka create by sight, touch, speech, sex. Devas are made of Aether. Thanks for Reading !!!

USMC Manual (1944) Excerpts

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Hii Everyone !!! The Attack Movements with Rifle+Bayonet : Thrust, butt-stroke, slash, smash. The Butt-stroke Techniques : Horizontal, vertical, forward strike, downward strike, downward cut, side-blow. Butt-stroke Vulnerable Spots : Head, face, neck, torso, kidneys, groin. The Essential Principles : The 3-fold doctrine :--           a) To strike from as far out as possible.           b) To strike as quickly as possible.           c) To strike with best weapon available. The 3 conditions :--            Effectiveness, simplicity, speed. The 6 Principles of Unarmed Combat : 1. Aggression 2. Balance 3. Continuity of attack 4. Leverage 5. Speed 6. Surprise Thanks for Reading !!!       

Anthropology

Hii Everyone !!! The 7 Root Races : (The Secret Doctrine, 1888) 1. Ethereal 2. Kimpurusha 3. Lemurian 4. Atlantean 5. Aryan 6. 6th race 7. 7th race The 7 Major Groups of Languages : 1. Indo-Aryan 2. Dravidian 3. Sino-Tibetan 4. Austro-Asiatic 5. Indo-European 6. Nihali 7. Burushaski The 6 Racial Groups in India : 1. Negritos 2. Proto-Australoids 3. Mongoloids 4. Mediterranean 5. Western brachycephals 6. Indo-Aryans The 4 Racial Groups in the World : 1. Caucasoid 2. Mongoloid 3. Negroid 4. Austroloid The 4 Groups of Africoids : 1. Tall negroid 2. Negro-Anu & Indo-Negroids 3. Kong-san 4. Pygmoids Thanks for Reading !!!

Soul Knowledge

Hii Everyone !!! The 4 Types of Soul : (Narada Purana, 433)          1. Atma          2. Antaratma          3. Paramatma          4. Gyan-atma The soul has 13 characteristics. The 3 Types of Soul :           a) Jeevatma          (in physical body)           b) Pret-atma         (attained due to lust)           c) Suksham-atma (present in the subtle body) Thanks for Reading !!!

Pancha Agni Vidya

Hii Everyone !!! The 5 Factors in Pancha Agni Vidya : ( Brihadaryanka Upanishad 6.2, C.U. 5.3.20) Heaven, earth, rain-wind, man, woman. Thanks for Reading !!!

US Army Special Text H2H Combat (1964)

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Fundamentals : 1. Make full use of any available weapons. 2. Aggressive attack to vulnerable points 3. Maintain balance 4. Use opponent's momentum to your advantage 5. Attain speed 6. Proper training The Available Weapons : 1. Improvised 2. Natural -- Fingers, fist, elbows, head, knees, foot. Thanks for Reading !!!

"Kill or Get Killed" Manual (1991) Excerpts

Hii Everyone !!! The 3 Core Principles : 1. Balance 2. Momentum 3. Maximum force The 2 General Rules : 1. Keep opponent at an arm's length 2. Avoid going to ground Thanks for Reading !!!

"Cold Steel" Manual (by John Styers) Excerpt

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Primary Targets : 1. Head 2. Eyes 3. Neck 4. Throat 5. Ribs 6. Groin Grounded Opponent : a) The 5 vital spots to target :--     Neck, muscles, joints, lower ribs, groin. b) The strikes :--     Stomp, kick, knee-drop The Vulnerable Spots of Body : Head, neck, ribs, groin, joints, large muscles. Thanks for Reading !!!

"Hand to Hand Fighting" Excerpts (by A.E. Marriott, 1918)

Hii Everyone !!! The 4 Chief Spots of Attack : Eyes, neck, 9th rib, groin. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hand to Hand Combat Manual (FM 21-150, 1971)

Hii Everyone !!! The 3 Core Principles :  1. Balance 2. Leverage 3. Momentum The Available Weapons to a Soldier : E-tool, sand/ dirt, steel helmet, web equipment Thanks for Reading !!!

Dirty Fighting Manual Excerpts (by Lt. D.W. Morrah)

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Natural Weapons :  Head, teeth, elbows, knees, feet, hand (fist, edge of hand, heels, fingers, knuckles). The 5 Principles of Throwing : 1. Use stomach muscles for generating power 2. Balance 3. Momentum 4. Use of pain 5. Deception. The 3 Tactics of Defensive Ground Fighting : Dirt throw, bite, groin strike. The Use of Hand Weapons : The Weapons :--           Small knife, heavy knife, stick, improvised weapons (dirt, rocks, bullet cartridge etc.) The 8 main arteries of body :--           Cartoid, sub clavian, upper arm, lower arm, heart, stomach, upper leg, lower leg. Thanks for Reading !!!

The Art of Silent Killing Excerpts (by William L. Cassidy)

Hii Everyone !!! The 6 Targets : 1. On the back of neck & immediate on either side of spine. 2. Bridge of nose to base of the throat 3. Base of throat to temple area 4. Upper arm 5. Forearm 6. Kidney region The 7 Types of Strikes : Karate chop, headbutt, Tiger Claw, elbow strike, finger jab, kick. The 2 Rules : 1. Attack first. 2. Keep on attacking till the opponent is subdued. Thanks for Reading !!!

Get Tough (Self Defense Manual by W.E. Fairbairn) Excerpts

Hii Everyone !!! The Techniques and Tactics Mentioned : Karate chop, chin jab, boot kick, boot defense, Bronco kick, knee-strike. Thanks for Reading !!!

Kill or Get Killed Excerpts (by Rex Applegate)

Hii Everyone !!! The Strikes and Tactics : Fist (uppercut, Haymaker, jabs), Tiger Claw, boot kick, front kick, Karate chop, eye-jab, fish-hook, bite, elbow-strike, hair-pull, small joints manipulation. Thanks for Reading !!! 

Ruby Gemstone

Hii Everyone !!! Ruby is called " King of Gemstones ". Here are some Astrological and Scriptural facts about this awesome stone. Planet number-- 01 Ruling planet-- Sun Nature-- Hot Remarks-- Passion under control Metal suitable-- Gold Substitutes-- Corundum, red garnet, Star-ruby Associated month-- July Zodiac sign associated-- Capricorn Days-- Tuesday, Sunday Chemical formula-- Al 2 O 3 : Cr Colors available-- Colorless to all shades of red. Mentioned in Scriptures :--           a) Parichad Jataka (2.21, 35-36)          b) Brihad Jataka          c) Mani-mala (Pg 575.79)          d) Jataka Parijata (2.21)          e) Bible (Job 28.18; Proverbs 3.15, 31.10)          f) Srimad Bhagvatam (11.16.30)          g) Quran 55.58 Thanks for Reading !!!

Seductive Spirits

Hii Everyone !!! Here are some facts about the most widely known spirits of the world-- Incubus and Succubus. The 2 forms-- Incubus (male), Succubus (female). Protective (by nature) Some people believe that a "spirit lover" is wonderful with listening to worries, helpful in punishing enemies and taking care of the host. When proper psychic channels are open, 2-way conversation can take place. It helps in spiritual empowerment and advancement, if properly handled. They can contact other spirit entities for the host. According to some reports, in human form, the Succubus appear as blonde entity with glowing dark eyes, ivory-white skin and varying hair colors. Both Succubus and Incubus leave a piece of emblem on the host's body. Incubus leaves red, sticky emblem. Succubus have distinct body odor-- subtle with a touch of sulfur over-shadowed by unusual sweet aroma.   Voice-- Calm, husky, breathy  Some of these spirits are highly intelligent. Sometimes wings...

Marma Adi

Hii Everyone !!! Marma Adi ("hitting vital spots") is a part of the art of healing and harming Marma Vidhya of South India. It is a component of Adi Murai "law of hitting" which is a martial art that teaches methods to attack pressure points of the human body. This system of marmam is part of Siddha Vaidhyam, attributed to the Tamil sage Agastya and his disciples. It is practiced in almost all parts of Tamil Nadu and in the Travancore region of Kerala . It is supposedly derived from traditional Siddha medicine. The 6 Vital Elements : 1. Soma      (Phlegm) 2. Marutha (Air) 3. Teja        (Bile) 4. Sattva 5. Rajas 6. Tamas The 6 Basic Categories of Marma Vital Points : 1. Maasa marma      (on the skin) 2. Asthi marma        (at bones) 3. Snayu marma      (at the muscles) 4. Dhamani marma  (at arteries) 5. Sandhi marma     (at the joints) 6. Shira marma...

The 19 Glories of Human Body

Hii Everyone !!! In Hinduism philosophy, there are 19 subtle areas or points in human body mentioned in the sacred Scriptures. The 19 Glories are :  8 Chakras 5 Sheaths :-- Gross (Food, vital) Subtle (Mental, knowledge) Causal (Bliss) The 3 Subtle Complexes :-- Brahma-granthi (Polar centre) Vishnu-granthi  (Cave of consciousness) Rudra-granthi The 3 Subtle Chakras :-- Golata Lalana Lalata Thanks for Reading !!!

Russian Systema

Hii Everyone !!! Systema is a combative system of Russia . It is an all-round system which includes training of hand-to-hand combat (striking, grappling, ground-work), knife fighting and firearms training. The 3 Pillars of Systema : 1. Breathing, relaxation, body position, movement 2. Utilizing attacker's momentum against him. 3. Controlling the 6 body levers (neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, knees, ankles) through pressure point application, striking and using weapons. Philosophy of Systema :    Everything that happens to us in life; good or bad, has one ultimate purpose, that is, to create the best possible conditions for a person to understand himself. Thanks for Reading !!!  

The 3 Rules of Grand master Pai

Hii Everyone !!! In the super hit Hong Kong martial arts action-comedy movie Snake in the Eagle Shadow (1978) , Grand master Pai put forward 3 rules for for his disciple Chien Fu. The rules were : 1. I am not your master. We are friends. 2. Don't show your Kung-fu skills when not needed. 3. Don't interfere when he (Pai) is fighting with an opponent. Thanks for Reading !!!

The 9 Matrikas in Hinduism

Hii Everyone !!! In Hinduism, Matrikas are a group of mother goddess always depicted together. They are different forms of the Adi Parashakti (One Supreme God). The 9 Matrikas are : 1. Brahmi 2. Vaishnavi 3. Maheshwari 4. Aindri 5. Kumari 6. Varahi 7. Chamunda 8. Laxmi 9. Vinayaki Thanks for Reading !!!

Defining Skill Set for Survival

Hii Everyone !!! Type-I Emergency Skill Set : 1. Physical fitness 2. First-aid 3. Self defense Type-II Emergency Skill Set : 1. Rural survival basics :-- Know how to purify water, start a fire, a shelter. Knowing the local area's flora and fauna will be very helpful as well-- edible berries, mushrooms and bulbs can help alleviate hunger if you are forced to live outdoors for any measure of time. 2. Urban survival basics :-- The primary concerns can be travelling discreetly, scavenging for goods and interacting with people. 3. Advanced first-aid :-- These skills are geared towards working under extremely tough circumstances, such as terrorist attacks, active shooter incidents etc. 4. Advanced self-defense :-- It takes us out of the realms of just not getting beaten up and advances us to the ability to actively defend the family if need be. This includes the ability to manage street fights using unarmed, edged and firearms skills. Type-III Emergency S...

Gear, Lines and Concepts in a Survival Situation

Hii Everyone !!! The 4 Priorities : 1. A cogent assessment of the situation. 2. A detailed plan on what you have, lack and need, in terms of skill set, mindset and know-how 3. The skills to perform the given task. 4. The tools to perform the given task The 5 Considerations :  1. Try not to look conspicuous. Dress appropriately for what you are doing. Carry clothes that are inconspicuous for your area-- make sure you are comfortable. 2. Don't overload yourself. Try and stick to the target weights, or define your own as needed. 3. Make sure the equipment are secured and doesn't rattle. 4. Buy reliable and quality tools. 5. Try to find objects that are multi-purpose, but be aware that some things will always be special purpose. Thanks for Reading !!!  

Police Defense Tactics (by B. Lau)

Hii Everyone !!! The 3 Levels of Force : 1. Minimum force :-- It involves the use of verbal techniques.  The object is no physical injuries to anyone. 2. Intermediate force :-- It involves the use of unarmed defensive tactics or armed techniques involving chemical weapons, batons, electroshock weapons and similar less-lethal weapons. The object is no permanent or life-threatening injury to anyone. 3. Maximum force :-- It involves the use of lethal weapons like firearms and knives. The object is permanently stopping the threat. Whatever level of force is used, certain techniques always helps --           a) Distraction           b) Body language, which has 4 parts, i.e., facial expressions, gesture, posture, space occupied                  in relation to other people. Observation of these elements can help anticipating intent.         ...

The 5 Principles of Unarmed Defense

Hii Everyone !!! Self defense is a vast topic to discuss which encompasses various aspects. Here I am mentioning certain principles of the unarmed defense. The 5 Principles :   1. Maintain balance 2. Use of internal oblique muscles. They are located in the center of the body in the lower abdomen between the hip bones. 3. The ability to utilise an opponent's momentum to bring about his downfall. 4. Attack the opponent on the spot where he is the weakest with the greatest amount of power possible. 5. The knowledge of the " major and minor operation ". The "major operation" means either getting out of danger or getting the essential part of a hold. The "minor operation" is the application of the pressure. Thanks for Reading !!!

Tech Survival Kit

Hii Everyone !!! A Survival Kit with tech items in it : 1. USB stick 2. USB chargers and connectors 3. Adapters 4. Card-reader 5. Headphone, ear-piece 6. S-pen 6. Internet data-card 7. Stereo audio cable Thanks for Reading !!!

The Trapper's Rules

Hii Everyone !!! In Jungle survival scenarios, setting traps to catch baits and using them as food source is a very important task to do. There are certain rules which must be known by the trapper so as to make the task easier. The 6 Trapper's Rules are : 1. If you kill it, you eat it ! 2. Be careful not to set traps where they may pose a hazard to pets or people. 3. Check the traps frequently. 4. Always remove all the traps when you no longer need them. 5. Remember, that a wounded animal can harm you. 6. Avoid eating diseased animals at all cost. Thanks for Reading !!!

The Protection Check-list for Urban Survival

Hii Everyone !!! During an urban survival scenario, its important to have a checklist of essential equipment one should possess which will make a difference during life or death scenarios. The Possible List is :  1. Chemical sprays (OC spray, pepper spray, Mace etc.) and practice with them daily. 2. Stun-gun 3. Intruder alarms 4. Firearms ( check local laws, have CCW ) and extra ammunitions 5. Install deadbolt locks on all outside doors 6. Make sure house is secure at all points of possible entry And anything else according to situation, local area and capabilities. Some Useful Tips : Enroll each adult family member in a firearms safety class. Visit local firearms practice range and become proficient with the use of firearms. Sign-up for a martial arts or MMA class. It will help with overall fitness as well as learning some tactics for protection of yourself and your loved ones. STAY SAFE. Thanks for Reading !!! 

Manas Putras of Lord Brahma

Hii Everyone !!! In Hinduism, Lord Brahma is a creator god. Manas-putra is a Sanskrit term which literally means "mind-born son".  Lord Brahma created 10 sons from his mind, these rishis, or sages were also known as Prajapati.  The 10 Manas-putras of Lord Brahma are : 1. Angiras 2. Atri 3.Bhrigu 4. Daksha 5. Kratu 6. Marichi 7. Narada 8. Pulaha 9. Pulastya 10. Vashistha Thanks for Reading !!!

Fight Smarter, Not Harder (by Jeffrey M. Miller)

Hii Everyone !!! The concept of self-defense has certain aspects, to be aware of, before stepping in the real world scenario. The 3 Foundation Principles :  1. Belief in yourself 2. Belief in what you study 3. Belief in your teachers The 19 Principles for Surviving a Real World Conflict : 1. In a self-defense situation, you WILL get hurt 2. You are your own first-line of self defense. 3. The police can't protect you during the attacks on you. 4. You will be the underdog. 5. It will happen when you least expect it. 6. Stay in the moment-- FOCUS !! 7. You must be willing to hurt another person. 8. You must be able to hurt another person. 9. The Law may not be on your side. 10. Control the distance and attacker's ability to attack you. 11. Control the attacker's perception of what is happening. 12. Don't focus too much on the techniques. 13. Your job is to go home intact !! 14. If he can't hit you, he can't hurt you  15. If he can...