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La Vérité sur les Coups de Pied en Bagarres de Rue et en Autodéfense

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  Alors, vous pensez qu’on ne devrait pas donner de coups de pied hauts dans une bagarre de rue, hein ? Ces deux exemples suffisent à démontrer mon point :  Si vous entraînez correctement une technique, vous pouvez et allez l'utiliser correctement. Point final. La Vérité sur les Coups de Pied en Bagarres de Rue et en Autodéfense Nombre de Mots : 1 230 | Temps de Lecture Estimé : 6 Minutes La Vérité sur les Coups de Pied en Bagarres de Rue et en Autodéfense Les coups de pied sont souvent mal compris et sous-estimés dans les bagarres de rue et les scénarios d'autodéfense. Beaucoup pensent que les coups de pied nécessitent trop d’espace pour être efficaces ou prennent trop de temps à exécuter.  Cette croyance est non seulement complètement fausse, mais elle souligne un problème fondamental : un mauvais entraînement des coups de pied. Les Principaux Problèmes avec les Coups de Pied en Combat L’idée que les coups de pied sont impraticables découle d’erreurs courantes dans l’en...

La Verdad Sobre las Patadas en Peleas Callejeras y Autodefensa

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  ¿Así que crees que no deberíamos patear alto en una pelea callejera, eh? Estos son solo dos ejemplos que me llevan al punto principal:  Si entrenas una técnica adecuadamente, puedes y la usarás correctamente. Punto final. La Verdad Sobre las Patadas en Peleas Callejeras y Autodefensa Conteo de Palabras: 1,230 | Tiempo Estimado de Lectura: 6 Minutos La Verdad Sobre las Patadas en Peleas Callejeras y Autodefensa Las patadas a menudo son malentendidas y subestimadas en peleas callejeras y escenarios de autodefensa. Muchas personas creen que las patadas requieren demasiado espacio para ser efectivas o que toman demasiado tiempo para ejecutarse.  Esta creencia no solo es completamente falsa, sino que resalta el problema principal: mal entrenamiento de patadas. Los Problemas Principales con las Patadas en el Combate La idea de que las patadas son imprácticas proviene de errores comunes en el entrenamiento: Mal Entrenamiento de Patadas:  Falta de enfoque en la técnica, ge...

Ukweli Kuhusu Mateke Katika Mapambano ya Mtaani na Kujilinda

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  Unadhani hatupaswi kupiga teke la juu kwenye mapigano ya mitaani, sivyo? Hili ni somo rahisi: Ukijifunza mbinu ipasavyo, unaweza na utaweza kuitumia ipasavyo. Na hilo halina mjadala. Ukweli Kuhusu Mateke Katika Mapambano ya Mtaani na Kujilinda Idadi ya Maneno: 1,230 | Muda wa Kusoma: Dakika 6 Ukweli Kuhusu Mateke Katika Mapambano ya Mtaani na Kujilinda Mateke mara nyingi hueleweka vibaya na kupuuzwa katika mapigano ya mitaani na hali za kujilinda. Watu wengi wanaamini kwamba mateke yanahitaji nafasi kubwa sana ili kuwa na ufanisi au yanachukua muda mrefu mno kuyatekeleza. Imani hii siyo tu kwamba ni potofu kabisa, bali pia inaonyesha tatizo la msingi: mafunzo mabaya ya mateke. Changamoto Kuu Kuhusu Mateke Katika Mapigano Wazo kwamba mateke hayafai hutokana na makosa ya kawaida kwenye mafunzo: Mafunzo Mabaya ya Mateke: Kukosa msisitizo kwenye mbinu, nguvu, na udhibiti. Uchaguzi Mbaya wa Malengo: Kushindwa kulenga maeneo muhimu kama magoti, kinena, tumbo, au ndam...

SO YOU THINK WE SHOULDN'T KICK HIGH IN A STREET FIGHT, HUH?

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So. You think we shouldn't kick high in a street fight, huh? These are just two instances that bring me to my point: If you train a technique properly? You can and will use it properly. Period.    ### The Truth About Kicks in Street Fights and Self-Defense **Word Count: 1,230 | Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes** ---   ### The Truth About Kicks in Street Fights and Self-Defense Kicks are often misunderstood and underestimated in street fights and self-defense scenarios. Many people believe that kicks require too much space to use effectively or take too much time to execute. **This belief is not only completely untrue but underscores the root problem: poor kick training.**   --- ### The Core Issues with Kicks in Combat   The idea that kicks are impractical stems from common mistakes in training:   1. **Bad Kick Training:** Inadequate focus on technique, power generation, and control.   2. **Poor Target Selec...

### Applying the Tier 1 Strategies to Address Punches, Kicks, and Youth Violence

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### Applying the Tier 1 Strategies to Address Punches, Kicks, and Youth Violence The ATACX Gym, led by **Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher**, emphasizes **The Tier 1 Strategies**—**Prevention, Avoidance, Escape, Evasion, De-Escalation, Control, Destroy**—as foundational tools to address physical violence, especially the most common forms like punches and kicks. These strategies also serve as universal principles for tackling systemic challenges faced by at-risk communities. Here's how the Tier 1 Strategies are applied to punches, kicks, and broader societal issues: --- ### 1. **Prevention** **Objective:** Prevent violent situations before they arise. - **For Physical Violence:** - Teach life skills such as anger management, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence to de-escalate potential confrontations. - Implement structured **Njia Uhuru Kipura** training sessions for youth, focusing on situational awareness and self-control. - **For Community Violen...
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  Dominando as Estratégias "Ataque-Depois-Empurrão" e "Empurrão-Depois-Ataque": Insights de Defesa Pessoal Em confrontos de rua, certos padrões de ataque são universais, e compreendê-los pode ser a diferença entre segurança e perigo. Uma dessas sequências, frequentemente rotulada erroneamente como a estratégia "empurrão-depois-ataque", na verdade envolve dinâmicas de "ataque-depois-empurrão" ou "empurrão-depois-ataque", frequentemente divididas em partes individuais e conectadas em um todo caótico. Essas ações podem incluir rajadas de socos, clinches, quedas, tentativas de derrubar, ataques com armas, estratégias de múltiplos oponentes e até estrangulamentos. No THE ATACX GYM , eu, Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher , ensino os praticantes a reconhecer, neutralizar e dominar essas combinações com a profundidade estratégica das ESTRATÉGIAS TIER 1 e os 7 componentes delas. ... Siga Minhas Redes Sociais: Site: https://sites.google.com/view/a...
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Dominando las Estrategias "Ataque-Luego-Empujón" y "Empujón-Luego-Ataque": Perspectivas de Defensa Personal En los altercados callejeros, ciertos patrones de ataque son universales, y comprenderlos puede marcar la diferencia entre la seguridad y el peligro. Una de estas secuencias, a menudo mal etiquetada como la estrategia de "empujón-luego-ataque", en realidad implica dinámicas de "ataque-luego-empujón" o "empujón-luego-ataque", a menudo divididas en partes individuales y conectadas en un todo caótico. Estas acciones pueden incluir ráfagas de golpes, clinches, intentos de derribo, ataques con armas, estrategias de múltiples oponentes e incluso estrangulamientos. En el  THE ATACX GYM , yo,  Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher , enseño a los practicantes a reconocer, neutralizar y dominar estas combinaciones con la profundidad estratégica de las  ESTRATEGIAS DE NIVEL 1  y sus  7 componentes . ... Sigue Mis Redes Sociales: Sitio web:   https://...
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  Maîtriser les Stratégies "Attaque-Puis-Poussée" et "Poussée-Puis-Attaque" : Perspectives sur la Défense Personnelle Dans les altercations de rue, certains schémas d'attaque sont universels, et les comprendre peut faire la différence entre la sécurité et le danger. L'une de ces séquences, souvent étiquetée à tort comme la stratégie "poussée-puis-attaque", implique en réalité des dynamiques "attaque-puis-poussée" ou "poussée-puis-attaque", souvent décomposées en chaînes individuelles et connectées dans un tout chaotique. Ces actions peuvent inclure des rafales de coups de poing, des prises, des tentatives de mise au sol, des attaques avec armes, des stratégies impliquant plusieurs adversaires et même des étranglements. Au  THE ATACX GYM , moi,  Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher , j’enseigne aux pratiquants à reconnaître, neutraliser et maîtriser ces combinaisons avec la profondeur stratégique des  STRATÉGIES TIER 1  et leurs  7 compo...
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  Kumudu Mikakati ya "Shambulio-Kisha-Sukuma" na "Sukuma-Kisha-Shambulio": Maarifa ya Kujilinda Katika mapigano ya mtaani, mifumo fulani ya shambulio ni ya kawaida, na kuielewa inaweza kuwa tofauti kati ya usalama na hatari. Mojawapo ya mifumo hii, mara nyingi ikitajwa vibaya kama mkakati wa "sukuma-kisha-shambulio," kimsingi inahusisha mienendo ya "shambulio-kisha-sukuma" au "sukuma-kisha-shambulio," ambayo mara nyingi hugawanywa katika vipande na kuunganishwa kuwa mfuatano wa machafuko. Vitendo hivi vinaweza kujumuisha mashambulio ya ngumi, clinches, majaribio ya kuangusha, mashambulio ya silaha, mikakati ya wapinzani wengi, na hata mbinu za kukaba. Katika  THE ATACX GYM , mimi,  Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher , ninafundisha wafuasi kutambua, kupangua, na kumudu mchanganyiko huu kwa kina cha kimkakati cha  MIKAKATI YA TIER 1  na vipengele vyake  7 . ... Fuata Mitandao Yangu ya Kijamii: Tovuti:   https://sites.google.com/view/atacxgymcap...

Mastering the "Attack-Then-Push" and "Push-Then-Attack" Strategies: Street Defense Insights

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  Mastering the "Attack-Then-Push" and "Push-Then-Attack" Strategies: Street Defense Insights In street altercations, certain patterns of attack are universal, and understanding them can be the difference between safety and danger. One such sequence, often mislabeled as the "push-then-strike" strategy, actually involves "attack-then-push" or "push-then-attack" dynamics , often broken into individual strings and connected into a chaotic whole. These actions can include flurries of punches, clinches, tackles, takedown attempts, weapons attacks, multiple opponent strategies, and even chokes. At THE ATACX GYM , I, Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher , teach practitioners to recognize, counter, and neutralize these combinations with the strategic depth of TIER 1 STRATEGIES and the 7 components thereof . The "attack-then-push" sequence typically begins with a flurry of punches, a clinch, or a takedown attempt. The push that follows serve...

Biashara Haramu ya Ngono na Mgogoro Unaowakumba Wanawake na Wasichana Weusi: Jinsi Njia Uhuru Kipura ya ATACX GYM Inavyokabiliana na Shida Hii

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  Biashara Haramu ya Ngono na Mgogoro Unaowakumba Wanawake na Wasichana Weusi: Jinsi Njia Uhuru Kipura ya ATACX GYM Inavyokabiliana na Shida Hii Biashara haramu ya ngono inasalia kuwa mojawapo ya uhalifu mbaya zaidi nchini Marekani, ikiwakumba zaidi wanawake na wasichana weusi. Kuendelea kuangazia miili ya weusi kwa njia ya kijinsia, kulikoota mizizi katika historia ya utumwa, kunadumisha dhana potovu za hali ya juu ya ngono na ukomavu usioendana na umri. Haya, pamoja na changamoto za kiuchumi, kushiriki katika mfumo wa ustawi wa watoto, kutengwa na elimu, kuhusika katika mfumo wa haki za jinai, na historia ya unyanyasaji, huchangia kuwaweka wasichana weusi kwenye mazingira hatari zaidi. Kwa mujibu wa utafiti: Asilimia 57.5 ya watoto waliokamatwa kwa madai ya ukahaba ni weusi. Asilimia 40 ya waathiriwa wa biashara haramu ya ngono kitaifa ni wanawake weusi. Mahojiano yanaonyesha kuwa wafanyabiashara haramu huwalenga wanawake weusi kwa sababu wanaamini kwamba mfumo wa sheria hauchuku...

Tráfico Sexual e a Crise que Afeta Mulheres e Meninas Negras: Como a Njia Uhuru Kipura da ATACX GYM Combate a Questão na Raiz

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  Tráfico Sexual e a Crise que Afeta Mulheres e Meninas Negras: Como a Njia Uhuru Kipura da ATACX GYM Combate a Questão na Raiz O tráfico sexual continua sendo um dos crimes mais insidiosos nos Estados Unidos, impactando desproporcionalmente mulheres e meninas negras. A sexualização contínua dos corpos negros, profundamente enraizada no legado da escravidão, perpetua mitos prejudiciais sobre a hipersexualidade e a maturidade além da idade. Essas narrativas, combinadas com desafios socioeconômicos, envolvimento com o sistema de bem-estar infantil, afastamento da educação, emaranhamentos no sistema de justiça criminal e históricos de abuso, criam uma tempestade perfeita de vulnerabilidade para meninas negras. De acordo com pesquisas: 57,5% de todas as prisões por prostituição juvenil são de crianças negras. 40% das vítimas de tráfico sexual em todo o país são mulheres negras. Entrevistas revelam que traficantes visam mulheres negras porque acreditam que o sistema judicial vê sua e...

Trafic Sexuel et la Crise Affectant les Femmes et Filles Noires : Comment la Njia Uhuru Kipura d’ATACX GYM Affronte le Problème à sa Racine

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  Trafic Sexuel et la Crise Affectant les Femmes et Filles Noires : Comment la Njia Uhuru Kipura d’ATACX GYM Affronte le Problème à sa Racine Le trafic sexuel reste l'un des crimes les plus insidieux aux États-Unis, touchant de manière disproportionnée les femmes et filles noires. La sexualisation continue des corps noirs, enracinée dans l’héritage de l’esclavage, perpétue des mythes nuisibles sur l’hypersexualité et la maturité précoce. Ces narrations, combinées à des défis socioéconomiques, une implication dans le système de protection de l’enfance, une déscolarisation, des enchevêtrements dans le système judiciaire pénal et des antécédents d’abus, créent une tempête parfaite de vulnérabilité pour les filles noires. Selon des recherches : 57,5 % de toutes les arrestations de prostitution juvénile concernent des enfants noirs. 40 % des victimes de trafic sexuel à l’échelle nationale sont des femmes noires. Des entretiens révèlent que les trafiquants ciblent les femmes noires car i...

Sex Trafficking and the Crisis Impacting Black Women and Girls: How ATACX GYM’s Njia Uhuru Kipura Targets the Issue at Its Roots

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  Sex Trafficking and the Crisis Impacting Black Women and Girls: How ATACX GYM’s Njia Uhuru Kipura Targets the Issue at Its Roots Sex trafficking remains one of the most insidious crimes in the United States, disproportionately impacting Black women and girls. The continued sexualization of Black bodies, deeply rooted in the legacy of slavery, perpetuates harmful myths around hypersexuality and maturity beyond age. These narratives, combined with socioeconomic challenges, child welfare involvement, detachment from education, criminal justice entanglements, and histories of abuse, create a perfect storm of vulnerability for Black girls. According to research: 57.5% of all juvenile prostitution arrests are Black children. 40% of sex trafficking victims nationwide are Black women. Interviews reveal traffickers target Black women because they believe the judicial system views their exploitation as less severe than that of White women. The statistics are staggering, the injustices ...

Redescobrindo as Raízes do Kipura: Chaves de Pulso, Desarmes de Facas e Grappling em Pé

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  Redescobrindo as Raízes do Kipura: Chaves de Pulso, Desarmes de Facas e Grappling em Pé A arte marcial do Kipura, erroneamente chamada de Capoeira pelos colonizadores, é muito mais do que os chutes acrobáticos e movimentos vistosos frequentemente retratados em interpretações modernas. Essa disciplina secular, forjada nas chamas da resistência e sobrevivência por ancestrais Alkebulan (chamados de africanos de forma equivocada) no Brasil, possui uma história profunda que vai além de sua representação atual. No centro da forma original do Kipura estão técnicas como chaves de pulso, arremessos com chaves de pulso, desarmes de faca e grappling em pé, essenciais para o combate em contextos urbanos e rurais. A Arma de Escolha: A Navalha Uma das armas mais icônicas associadas ao Kipura é a navalha, ou lâmina reta. Este pequeno, mas devastador instrumento era um símbolo de sobrevivência, adaptabilidade e resistência. Na era de ouro do Kipura, a navalha não era apenas uma arma, mas parte...

IMPLICATIONS OF TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

  IMPLICATIONS OF TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES Trump is doing exactly what he promised to do...further divide the USA along racial, national and sex lines. Attack nonWhite, nonConservative, nonracist people. And that is what too many specifically White people...as they are the voting majority...specifically wanted.  And they're going to find out the same way that the 45% [ less than half ] of the Latino sellout voter population and the about 40% of Asian sellouts who voted for him are about to F.A.F.O. : Trump don't give a single damn about you. He cares only about himself and his rich cronies. That's it. He literally wants to become The Dictator of the USA. The 55% of Latinos and 60% of Asians tried tuh toldja. But your thick head wouldn't listen.  Now Trump is putting his foot in your backsides, and that is exactly what you get.  Now, my sensible Latinos and Asians...who are the majority of your population...we have to work together to for...

Part 4: Environmental Justice and Fighting Environmental Racist Feudalism

  Part 4: Environmental Justice and Fighting Environmental Racist Feudalism Environmental justice is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of racial equity. THE ATACX GYM addresses this through its fight against environmental racism—the systemic neglect and exploitation of marginalized communities through harmful environmental practices. Under Mwalimu Ras Fletcher’s leadership, the gym organizes clean-up drives in polluted neighborhoods, campaigns against illegal dumping, and educates the community about sustainable practices. These efforts not only improve living conditions but also foster a deeper connection to the environment. The gym also advocates for policy changes to hold corporations accountable for their environmental impact. By combining grassroots activism with systemic advocacy, THE ATACX GYM leads the charge for a cleaner, healthier future for all. To all readers: like, comment, share, and follow our social media below. Visit our website to purchase eBooks and self-de...

Community Education and Vocational Empowerment

  Part 3: Community Education and Vocational Empowerment Education is a powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty and systemic oppression. Recognizing this, THE ATACX GYM has launched a comprehensive education initiative aimed at equipping children and adults with essential skills for self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship. From literacy programs for adults to S.T.E.A.M.-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) workshops for children, the gym provides tailored educational opportunities that meet the diverse needs of its community. These programs emphasize vocational training, teaching participants how to craft, build, and repair—skills that are vital for economic independence. THE ATACX GYM also supports budding entrepreneurs by offering classes on financial literacy and online business development. This approach empowers marginalized individuals to create their own opportunities, breaking free from systemic limitations. To all readers: like, comment, share...