Why You Should Be Training
It’s an unfortunate part of the times that we are living in. But self protection is a necessity, now more than ever..
How often do you turn on the television and see yet another robbery or worse, someone has lost their life due to a crime?
Look, I’m not saying that training in martial arts will turn you in to a super ninja and you’ll be immune to crime. But what it will do is help you increase your odds of surviving and even better hopefully avoiding the conflict all together…
Training will at the very least, increase your self confidence. Why is that so important?
Law Enforcement of all kinds have been interviewing criminals for many years. And the overwhelming response of the question “ why did you pick that person to attack”? ANSWER…They looked like a “Victim”.. What does that mean?? You walk around with your head down, not looking at all confident. You hide in plain site, your head is in your phone and you not paying attention to your surroundings. In other words… You look like a victim! Increasing your self confidence will give you the strength to walk around with your head held high. You’ll feel better about yourself…. Looking less like easy prey, and more observant of your surroundings..
Crime statistics show that a rough average of 13,000 crimes happen in any given year here in Virginia alone. Now, not all of them are violent crimes. But, yes, unfortunately some are from firearms. Although if you combine the numbers of crimes committed with either blunt objects or a knife, the numbers nearly double those of firearms incidents. Which brings me to this point…
Train in a school that addresses weapons, as well as empty hand attackers. I’m a firm believer that good training gives you better odds. Ultimately the style of training you do and the school has to fit you and your personality. If you’re someone who would never carry a weapon that’s ok.. But it’s important you understand that others don’t feel the same, and you should educate yourself in the defense of the weapons. You need to understand how they move, the ranges of attack of the weapons and above all, how to avoid them.
You are your best defense. Becoming the strongest and most trained version of yourself can only help you learn to protect yourself and possibly your family.. Take care of yourself, and GET SOME TRAINING!! See you on the mats !!!
