Self defense for exercise and a life skill

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  • shaypearl
    shaypearl Posts: 307 Member
    I am glad to hear that you train in Martial Arts. I have been training for 43 years & hold the rank of 7th deg Blackbelt in Shaolin Kempo Karate, I also train in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. It is nice to see people take charge of there own personal welfare.
    To many people do not think they will ever fall victim to a attack. In todays world to many things can happen. So keep on Kicking. Also I have a facebook account you are more welcome to like it is Master Morris Shaolin Kempo.

    Take care
    Osu
    John Morris

    Thanks, you do the same. Jiu Jitsu is a whole other beast. I cringe on ground fighting day. I always think ' I used to wrestle with my brothers when we were young and if felt nothing like this'
  • JMPerlin
    JMPerlin Posts: 287 Member
    Self defense training is an excellent investment for anyone.
  • ourglasswalls
    ourglasswalls Posts: 44 Member
    I agree that martial arts is a great skill to have. I also have taken Krav Maga. Though it is a great place to learn what the reality of a situation could be and what up close and personal feels like, its not for everyone and sometimes just not right away. I think any kind of self defense knowledge is great, even if it isn't as aggressive as Krav Maga. I am currently shadowing a self defense rape prevention course thats made available in my community with the prospects of hoping to also teach one day.
  • Blacklance36
    Blacklance36 Posts: 755 Member
    I took 11 years of hardcore Kung Fu with both of my kids. One is a black belt with instructor certification and my daughter says "I have never been with a boyfriend I didnt think I could take".

    Confidence comes from preperation. Knowing what to do and practicing what to do so that it becomes second nature is what is needed. I would not hesitate to use it if needed and like a lot of martial arts people here I know how to maim and injure...or worse if needed.
    Oh, and its great exercise as well.
  • shaypearl
    shaypearl Posts: 307 Member
    I agree that martial arts is a great skill to have. I also have taken Krav Maga. Though it is a great place to learn what the reality of a situation could be and what up close and personal feels like, its not for everyone and sometimes just not right away. I think any kind of self defense knowledge is great, even if it isn't as aggressive as Krav Maga. I am currently shadowing a self defense rape prevention course thats made available in my community with the prospects of hoping to also teach one day.

    I can agree with this. I knew a lady that could not even scream. She would get so scared and just freeze up. It's definitely not for everyone which is great that there are so many options of self defense out there.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member

    Anyone who interprets our discussion about self defense as insinuating or supporting blaming victims who didn't fight off their aggressors are gravely mistaken.

    Another thing self defense taught me: I am worth defending.

    It's more that the very initial post stirred the "you could have..." feelings a bit. For me, I know that's horsesh!t. But I also know there are a lot of people that read these forums and have the good sense to not post in them. And if those feelings were stirred in me, they may have been stirred in a lurker who maybe doesn't yet believe that it's not their fault. I only wanted to present another side just in case it might help someone realize it really, really isn't their fault.

    I do believe that self defense is great for all kinds of reasons. And I think we are all worth defending :)

    Ok-I'm off to find a thigh-gap thread

    I hear ya.

    ps. the worst predators are the ones that you love. Unfortunately that is the modus operandi of a skilled sociopath.

    Definitely agree. They are the most dangerous predators. They choose the victim and work their way into that person's life until they are trapped.

    Also, just want to add that it is a completely normal biological response to either fight, flight, or freeze. It's also called tonic immobility.
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,536 Member
    Also, just want to add that it is a completely normal biological response to either fight, flight, or freeze. It's also called tonic immobility.

    ...indeed. especially when you are in shock that a person you trust is doing this to you.... people who haven't been through it might not understand how increadibly confusing it is. But i do think that in some situations training is really helpful. I am just a lot less scared about hurting someone because part of my training was also how to fight without hurting the other person. I just can't recommend a good martial arts school enough <3
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    WONDERFUL ADVICE!
    Every lady should know how to defend herself as well as have the confidence to exit an abusive relationship.
    And I think they need to remake that movie..."The Burning Bed"...perfect justice :drinker:
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    hey all
    I am looking at starting up Tae Kwon do ( there is a school barely 5 min walk from home!) and I can go free for a couple of lessons to see how it goes.
    I am 37 - is this too old to learn? I have wanted to do learn something like this for a long time but put it off as I feel pretty weak, uncordinated and not very good at balancing, including a lack of confidence , plus I am a little nervous about getting thrown around everywhere lol

    How was it for you all when you first started? any tips? the people who run it seem very nice & welcoming. I have always wanted to learn a martial art , for improving confidence, fitness etc , not for competitions or anything
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Also, just want to add that it is a completely normal biological response to either fight, flight, or freeze. It's also called tonic immobility.

    ...indeed. especially when you are in shock that a person you trust is doing this to you.... people who haven't been through it might not understand how increadibly confusing it is. But i do think that in some situations training is really helpful. I am just a lot less scared about hurting someone because part of my training was also how to fight without hurting the other person. I just can't recommend a good martial arts school enough <3

    That's a really good point!

    And to the person above that asked if 37 is too old to learn, it's never too old to learn.
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    I Started at 32, and am still 32 actually. The first two weeks or so left me a little sore but now I'm addicted. We had two weeks off for holidays and I am like an addict in need of a hit. going back tomorrow!!
    hey all
    I am looking at starting up Tae Kwon do ( there is a school barely 5 min walk from home!) and I can go free for a couple of lessons to see how it goes.
    I am 37 - is this too old to learn? I have wanted to do learn something like this for a long time but put it off as I feel pretty weak, uncordinated and not very good at balancing, including a lack of confidence , plus I am a little nervous about getting thrown around everywhere lol

    How was it for you all when you first started? any tips? the people who run it seem very nice & welcoming. I have always wanted to learn a martial art , for improving confidence, fitness etc , not for competitions or anything
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    I Started at 32, and am still 32 actually. The first two weeks or so left me a little sore but now I'm addicted. We had two weeks off for holidays and I am like an addict in need of a hit. going back tomorrow!!
    hey all
    I am looking at starting up Tae Kwon do ( there is a school barely 5 min walk from home!) and I can go free for a couple of lessons to see how it goes.
    I am 37 - is this too old to learn? I have wanted to do learn something like this for a long time but put it off as I feel pretty weak, uncordinated and not very good at balancing, including a lack of confidence , plus I am a little nervous about getting thrown around everywhere lol

    How was it for you all when you first started? any tips? the people who run it seem very nice & welcoming. I have always wanted to learn a martial art , for improving confidence, fitness etc , not for competitions or anything

    thanks ! Does TKD have lots of throwing people around to the floor kind of thing, or is it more kicks/punches?
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    Every school teaches differently, but in my experience there isn't a lot of that at all. We do spar, but in full padding. One of our instructors was actually trained in Israel so every so often he throws a Krav Maga lesson in there that does include throwing some one to the ground, but other than that, we really don't do much "hand to hand" stuff other than the sparring. There's A LOT of kicks with a few punches. My 9 and 7 year olds are green stripes, if my Ghandi of a son can handle it, I'm sure anyone can. Both of my kids have done tournaments and won medals.
    I Started at 32, and am still 32 actually. The first two weeks or so left me a little sore but now I'm addicted. We had two weeks off for holidays and I am like an addict in need of a hit. going back tomorrow!!
    hey all
    I am looking at starting up Tae Kwon do ( there is a school barely 5 min walk from home!) and I can go free for a couple of lessons to see how it goes.
    I am 37 - is this too old to learn? I have wanted to do learn something like this for a long time but put it off as I feel pretty weak, uncordinated and not very good at balancing, including a lack of confidence , plus I am a little nervous about getting thrown around everywhere lol

    How was it for you all when you first started? any tips? the people who run it seem very nice & welcoming. I have always wanted to learn a martial art , for improving confidence, fitness etc , not for competitions or anything

    thanks ! Does TKD have lots of throwing people around to the floor kind of thing, or is it more kicks/punches?
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    thanks Mhaney !! ! I am actually now getting excited about it now. the classes start up in a couple of weeks and I was told to come for free for a few sessions. Thanks again !
  • JMPerlin
    JMPerlin Posts: 287 Member
    hey all
    I am looking at starting up Tae Kwon do ( there is a school barely 5 min walk from home!) and I can go free for a couple of lessons to see how it goes.
    I am 37 - is this too old to learn? I have wanted to do learn something like this for a long time but put it off as I feel pretty weak, uncordinated and not very good at balancing, including a lack of confidence , plus I am a little nervous about getting thrown around everywhere lol

    How was it for you all when you first started? any tips? the people who run it seem very nice & welcoming. I have always wanted to learn a martial art , for improving confidence, fitness etc , not for competitions or anything

    You are never too old. There are some arts that are harder on older bodies so pick one you can handle. I am almost 50 and giving the teenagers a run for their money.

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