Brave Protection

What is self defense? Simply stated, it is the act (or art) of protecting yourself, your possessions, or others around you against violence or threatened violence by using whatever force or means are necessary. Self defense in its purest sense is often described as 90 mental and only 10 physical even though most people still perceive the art to be predominately physical.What is the difference between martial arts and self-defense? Self defense emphasizes awareness of surroundings first and physical means to stop an attacker second, whereas martial arts focus on the memorization of specific techniques and their perfect execution.Why should I consider self-defense as necessary? Statistics show that one out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. If you’re a woman, you need to defend yourself. If you’re a man, you need to defend the women in your life.What are some ways to best protect myself? There are three things to remember: awareness, mindset, and training.Is there one self defense system that is considered the best? Not really, they all have their strengths and limitations. Do as much research as you can on any method you are considering to make sure it will best meet your needs and situation as well as being a good fit for your temperament and learning style. A lot of people will learn more than one system and blend the two to create the perfect method for their exact needs.Do I have to go to a real-life trainer or can I learn what I need from books and DVDs? Again, the best answer for this is that it depends on your learning style and availability to attend one-on-one classes at the time they are offered. However, it is always suggested that you check in “live” with an instructor at least periodically to make sure you have fully grasped concepts and techniques so you can get the best results for your efforts.What about weapons? What’s the general consensus on that? Weapons can be dangerous if in untrained and undisciplined hands. The bottom line is that training regarding weapon use is as important (if not more so) that training of your mind and body.