I was explaining to a business colleage of mine that studying a martial art is quite rewarding but that there is no need to do so if your goal is purely survival in the real world. I have conducted personal protection (rape prevention) seminars for the last 15 years, and it amazes me how many people think that they are learning some ancient Chinese secret when I teach self-defense tactics.
A person can protect himself or herself without knowing the secrets of the ages. Most of the techniques that are touted in the corner martial arts academy are little more than tricks that work. Please do not think that I disapprove. Tricks that work are good to know. Tricks that save your life still save your life. I only want the casual student to know that it would be best for you to aquire one or two tricks to keep in your arsenal and to work on them from time to time with the mindset that this trick may save your life.
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