You’re probably reading this article because you want to learn self defense, or how to handle and deflect a physical attack. In our self defense classes, we cover all the basics of self defense, including how to position yourself, striking, blocking, and breaking free, but we also cover psychological skills like awareness, threat prevention, and keeping calm in high-stress situations. We may be biased, but we believe self defense is one of the most important skills in the world. And after reading this article, we hope you’ll agree with us! Read more to find out the 4 best reasons to take self defense classes.
You Can’t Predict the Future
Especially after the year 2020, it’s abundantly clear that we have far less control than we think! Our everyday lives can be shaken up by anything.
Unfortunately it’s just impossible to guarantee that you’ll pass each day safely and without threat.
This isn’t something to think too far into, or a reason to stop you from leaving the house, but it’s necessary to reflect on from time to time, especially when you’re considering self defense classes.
We like to tell our students in our self defense classes that self defense is the one thing you don’t want to have to use- but if you need it, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got it. Our martial arts classes prepare everyone of all ages to handle an attack and protect themselves and their loved ones from harm, and we’re proud to be able to teach our students how to handle anything life throws their way.
Keep Yourself Safe
Keeping yourself safe in any situation is a huge skill that a lot of people may not think about.
We’re not saying you should walk down dark alleys alone or purposefully put yourself in harm’s way – but if you find yourself in a compromising situation and need to fight back, self defense is absolutely essential.
At our studio, we teach intelligent self defense classes combined with a sharp awareness of one’s surroundings and an education on how to avoid a physical conflict in the first place.
All of our students learn how to de-escalate conflicts and avoid them, but if an altercation gets physical, again, we know it’s much better to have self defense training than to have nothing at all.
The mental elements and the physical elements of our martial arts classes combined help you maintain physical safety and psychological awareness of threat or danger.
Protect Your Loved Ones
Fact- most parents want to make sure their kids take self defense classes and know self defense.
Especially in the unfortunate world we live in, women and daughters are more likely to be attacked, so parents want to make sure their daughters especially know how to keep themselves safe. It’s one thing to protect yourself.
It’s another entirely to protect those you love. There would be nothing more heartbreaking than feeling like you could have done more if your loved one was attacked or got into a fight in your presence.
It’s also critical to pass down self defense education to your children, partners, loved ones and community members so they can keep themselves and their family members safe if anything should happen when you’re not there to protect them.
That’s why we do what we do with our martial arts classes – to help educate the community and create an empowered population. Learning self defense for yourself will rub off on the people you care about, and you’ll all feel as safe and capable as possible in any situation you come across.
Fitness With Purpose
Students who take self defense classes feel more confident and capable in their bodies in public, especially women.
Confidence could mean aesthetically, as you’ll build a sweat and get fit in our classes, but it also means feeling safe and secure existing in a physical space where threats or attackers can come from anywhere at any time (again- you never know what will happen).
Not only that but you’re working out and moving your body, but in a way that is purposeful, so you feel even more accomplished after every class. Training your body to a point of muscle memory in our martial arts classes is a wonderful exercise in self discipline, and transforming into a strong, capable person when you walk into the studio is an incredible accomplishment.
This is especially true for our female students, who tend to feel better being in public after they’ve learned self defense and its benefits.
So are you ready to self defense classes yet? 😉 It really is critical, and we do believe it’s one of the most important skills we can teach to our community. Hopefully now you can understand that the best reasons to learn self defense go beyond just physical safety. When you learn self defense, you’re empowering yourself and those around you to live safer lives! Check out our life-saving Self Defense classes right here at our school!
