In Self Defense, Practice Makes Perfect

In the world that we live in today, there is more of a need to learn self defense than ever before

. Kids deal with school bullying and out and out school violence in a way previous generations didnt have to. College campuses experience their own type of violence, which leads college age women to one-time rape clinics to learn self defense.

You get the picture. The need is there; and as awareness increases that it is actually not as difficult to learn martial arts or self defense as one might think, more and more people will get into gear and take their personal safety seriously.

If you have even the slightest interest in learning self defense or martial arts, you are already moving in the right direction. Both arts have a lot to offer. When you learn martial arts, you gain confidence and focus. You learn about your energy and about your body. In martial arts, you can also learn how to control your mind better. The same is true of self defense; but the way you train your mind is different. When you engage in a martial arts class or self defense class, you also gain fitness. In most types of martial arts classes, you will spend at least some time sparring with a partner. While some may be more intense than others (such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), the point remains that martial arts provides you with some great exercise.

The thing to keep in mind when you learn self defense or martial arts is your reasons for learning in the first place. If your main goal is just to have something to do to pass the time; a way to get some exercise, then this may not be quite as important. If, however, you have taken up a self defense class for the true purpose of learning to defend yourself against an attack, then the issue of practice takes on a whole new level of importance.

When you learn self defense or martial arts for defense sake, it is important that you practice (spar), and practice a lot. It is also important to practice with as many different partners as you can. The reason for this is simple. The more people you practice with, the better you will get. Every person responds differently to your body movements. Each person has a different body makeup and that alone gives you better perception and gets you out of your comfort zone.

If you were to practice with the same partner time and time again, your sparring might as well be a dance that you perform; like the waltz. Just as with dance partners, sparring partners who get accustomed to one another can fall into the rut of knowing exactly what will come next. You will know how your partner will respond if you grab his throat; and he will know what you will do if he grabs you from behind.

In self defense, you want to always stay on your toes. You never know what a true attack will look like; and more practice makes you better prepared for whatever may come.

by: Bruce Strong

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