These are not situations that any mother likes to think about. We like to focus on our nice little lives, and assume that it will never happen to us. But it could, it can - and to some, it does. Thinking about it, planning in your mind what you would do, and learning about how, when & where to strike someone - to defend yourself - and buy the time you need to find help can save your life.
These are the reasons that a group of us mamas took an introduction to self defense course this weekend. We learned (first and foremost) about how to evade potentially bad situations - simple things like walking in groups, being aware of your surroundings & making eye contact with people as you walk by them. We learned about the different levels of threat, and their appropriate responses. We learned about the different areas of vulnerability on the body - everyone's body, regardless of their size or strength. And we learned, and practiced where possible, some techniques for how to respond to threats and get yourself out of danger as quick as possible and with the least amount of force necessary. Then we got to punch things :)
Not only was this an afternoon of learning some very valuable information - it was very empowering & alot of fun!!
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Wow that sounds like it was a great course.
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