A-B-C's of Self Defense

A-B-C's of Self Defense
Let's keep it simple

A - AWARENESS: Always be aware of your surroundings. If you are walking down the street and see 5 guys drinking out of paper bags cross the street and walk down the other side.
When you are walking in a parking lot to your car look between the rows. When you get to your car look in the back seat and under the car.

B - BOUNDARIES - NEVER let anyone within 2 feet of you. This is grabbing distance. If you do not know the person put your hands up (OPENED) not in fists and say "Back Off"

C - COMBAT: KISS - Keep it simple stupid. Very basic techniques in the street. Front kick, palm strike and knee strikes work the best. EYES, NOSE, THROAT, and GROIN

Remain Calm

Have you ever noticed how people who are calm and collected seem to be that way all of the time? Think back to a time when a problem arose, how did you react? Calm? Or did you fly off the handle? Did your reaction make the situation better or worse? Learning to relax and ridding your mind of unwanted tension is critical for maintaining a heightened sense of awareness. Once you are able to relax, you create a balance in life enabling you to feel confident and composed. You will be able to carry anything you desire to do in a smooth and efficient manner. Connecting to this higher state of awareness can be challenging… but if you are aware of it… it is relatively simple. Become more aware of your thoughts and decide to be calm.

Quote of the Week: "You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration"- James Allen

Relax

Do you truly take the time to relax? Do you ever take a moment for yourself? This means no email, no computer, no TV, no phone…just a moment with yourself without any distractions. Can you do it? It isn’t easy…all you have to do is find a quiet place to sit, close your eyes and just take deep slow breaths. Try it…and I bet it will calm you down and give you the opportunity to relax.

Learning to relax and ridding your mind of unwanted tension is critical for maintaining a heightened sense of awareness. Watch for signs of upcoming stress… and apply your deep breathing technique to offset the stress and pressure. Once you are able to relax, you create a balance in life enabling you to feel confident and composed. You will be able to carry anything you desire to do in a smooth and efficient manner. Give yourself the gift of relaxing deep breaths.

Quote of the Week: "The time to relax is when you don't have time for it"- Sydney J. Harris