Self-defense is not merely about the physical
techniques. More important are the state
of mind and emotional response and how an individual works through them to meet
the threat.
Right now around the world people are seeking defensive
abilities through martial arts and self-defense training. Some will attend classical dojos, and some
will enroll in an MMA gym. Others will
take boxing lessons or sign up for a defense course. But many will gain technical skills that will
not transition to a real violent attack scenario.
Aggressive and direct people will easily employ the methods
of these powerful martial arts. But is
that you?
No training will change who you are at the root. Your personality needs to be considered as
you embark on the journey toward safety and confidence. Any training you take on needs to be
consistent with who you are and what you want.
By learning to use your innate natural reactions as the
foundation for defense, you will gain a fast, reliable, and effective means of
facing an attacker. But most martial
systems do not take this approach. It’s
important for you to take the right steps if you are to achieve defensive skill
in a short amount of time.
Awaken Your Inner Warrior:
The 3D’s
1. Discover
Gain an accurate understanding of the ability you already have. You don’t need to spend years breaking down natural habits to build new muscle memory (more on the myth of muscle memory to come).
2. Discern
Find
the value and defensive application of your natural movements as you appreciate
the power that is within.
3. Develop
Work to
learn how to bridge the reaction to the defensive movements that follow. This is where you will accelerate and achieve
your objective to walk safely in the world.
You have great power within, and you can learn to apply it
for your protection. Just remember that
the state of mind and emotional side of who you are should not be ignored. When faced with a violent attack no technique
you learn will trigger unless it works from your natural state of mind.
Stand!
