by Hard Target | Jul 15, 2016 | attacks, Childrens self defence, Media, News, Tips & Advice
The Hard Target team were delighted to have been invited to TV3 studios to appear on their Saturday:AM show. On Saturday July 9th, 2016, Aidan Carroll, Chief Instructor took presenters Laura Woods and Anna Daly through some self defence techniques specifically for women
by Hard Target | May 30, 2016 | Childrens self defence, Self Defence, teenager
On Saturday May 28th, we had the tough task of grading our junior members. Each and everyone of them put so much hard work, sweat and the occasional tear into their training over the last year. They endured an incredible 4 hours of both practical grading combined with a written exam in our Kidz -Kombat® programme.
by Hard Target | Feb 12, 2016 | General Information, Health, Insights, People, Tips & Advice
I am sure many of you will be familiar with this quote. I heard it many years ago myself, but every day I get a deeper understanding of. It may seem like a simple play on words and yet when put into practice has unmeasurable power. “We can’t give away what we don’t have”.
by Hard Target | Sep 15, 2015 | Facts & Research, People, Self Defence, Tips & Advice
Dublin Fire Brigade has 900 personnel. It’s hard to believe these hard working men and women would need training in breakaway techniques. There were numerous stories told of nasty situations that simply got in the way of what they were there to do – save lives and property from being destroyed.
by Paul Burns | Dec 15, 2014 | Events, Tips & Advice, Video & Podcast
Like to improve your awareness? Try this awareness workout for five minutes a day. To work your awareness muscles only takes a few minutes a day, with no sweat and no pain! You don’t need to be a high level martial artist to have sharp awareness skills.