Vincent Busuttil

Here is another of our Personal Protection articles designed to build self-defence skills. , In moments of conflict, pressure or danger, anger can rise quickly. Adrenaline rises, the body tenses, and emotions can begin to take control. Anger may create the feeling of strength, but in a real confrontation, it can become a serious weakness. When anger takes over, awareness narrows, judgment suffers and people often react without considering the consequences. This can escalate a situation that...

In my previous article, I discussed situational awareness, recognising what is happening around you and identifying potential problems early. But awareness is only the beginning. Once you recognise that a situation may be escalating, the next question is: What can you do to prevent it from becoming physical? In self-defence, we sometimes focus too much on what to do once someone throws a punch, grabs us or produces a weapon. In reality, one of the most valuable skills we can develop is the...

When most people think about self-defence, they picture punches, kicks, blocks and physical techniques. But effective self-defence begins long before anything becomes physical. At Ultimate Martial Arts, we teach that one of the most important personal-protection skills you can develop is situational awareness — the ability to recognise what is happening around you, notice when something doesn't feel right, and make good decisions early. The best self-defence situation is often the one you...