Friday, April 15, 2011

The Best Antidote Is Practical Self Protection

By Emma Madison


If walking around somewhere all by yourself is not exactly the way to make yourself feel as safe as safe can be, then the idea of devoting some time in practical self defense is probably a fine idea for you to consider. You may find it surprising to learn that self defense does not need to be some kind of elaborate system, that there are basic moves that can do the trick when the time comes.

The most readily available way to get yourself into the self defense game is to take a class. Look for one that will teach you the basic moves. This way you are not going to feel that the entire thing is over your head. You might actually end up being surprised by how rapidly you may learn some of the fundamental moves. And this can add you to that safe zone on the streets where you need fear no more.

There are, of course, novel ways of learning practical self defense. DVDs sport such lessons these days together with online courses. If you don't want to attend a traditional class, this alternative way is the way to go. This way you don't have to worry about a conflict between your calendar and that of the class's.

Learning practical self defense in your own place and at your own leisure is a excellent way to practice in your spare time and thus to advance your knowledge of the essential moves. Moving on from the basics to more sophisticated moves is also possible on a home-study basis.

Should you be interested in using some self defense weapons, it would be a fine idea to check out videos that show you how to use those. You really don't need to find yourself in a place where your use of such a weapon could come in handy only to find that you don't really know what to do with it.

The fact is that practical self defense is a good idea all around. You should use whatever you can to gain knowledge and confidence. When you show confidence, you are also less likely to be targeted by some would-be mugger. Which alone is a great thing.




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