I wrote this article as a pre-requisite to a larger conversation on Self-Defense. One of the major issues I see in regular Martial Arts training claiming Self-Defense components is the huge disconnect between the true reality of a fight and the immediate practicality of what it is being practiced. This eventually leads to significant levels of self-delusion about what we can do based on what we practice during our once or twice a week practice at our local Martial Arts school.
Fortunately, real physical altercations are relatively rare in a civilized country, but they do happen. In schools especially they take the form of bullying and have seriously traumatizing effects on our young ones. It is my personal opinion as a parent and as a Martial Arts Educator that every single child needs to learn the fundamentals of true self-defense as I explain and teach in my classes.
My personal view on the subject is expressed into my program, Personal Integrity 360, and I explore it in part throughout many articles I write.
This one in particular reflects on actual physical fights, where physical damage occurs, and where individual Personal Integrity is under considerable attack.
If this article will be of use for you, please consider subscribing to our premium version of this Blog where I go into specific details about what would actually work better, faster, and would add to your overall safety. Personal Integrity 360 deals with the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of our lives because attacks can and do take many shapes. I hope the following will help you strategize for the “what if” scenarios.
10 REALITIES OF FIGHTING - Don't do it.
1. Fights are never pretty. The beautiful images from the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" movie never happen. All technique forms go out the window in favor of efficiency and often rage.