Real World Self-defense Training - Are You Learning What You Really Need To Survive An Attack?

One of the biggest problems with most martial arts and self-defense programs is not what you might think. In fact, it has very little to do with the step by step techniques that are being taught.

Well, that's not entirely true.

But, before I talk about that, there's an even deeper problem that lies at the very foundation of these programs. This problem is so critical that learning from one of these schools and teachers who actually get you killed in a real world self-defense situation!

This is something that is vitally important for you to understand. This is the reality that, at least until you can do it for yourself, you're quoting it you're very life in the hands of the instructor you choose to teach you how to defend yourself!

So the question is, if you're really serious about learning real world self-defense, are you learning what you really need to know to survive against a real attacker and not your training partner for a fellow sports competitor?

Because the truth is that most martial arts students and those enrolled in most self-defense classes... Are not!

So why are some of the things - the skills, techniques, strategies, and tactics - that you should be learning to truly be prepared to survive in a violent street confrontation?

I'm glad you asked. Because I just happen to have a short list for you today!

If you're going to be able to survive in a real world self-defense situation, the following skills are highly suggested. Because, you don't know what kind of a situation you're going to find yourself in, what the attack will look like, or anything else. So, in the words of the Boy Scouts, you need to be prepared for anything.

Necessary Skills For Real World Self-defense Training:

- Rolling, leaping, break fall skills

- Attack avoidance skills (this includes more than one way to escape from a dangerous situation)

- Assault evasion and effective body movement skills (designed to give you more than one option for outmaneuvering your attackers punches, kicks, grabs, or weapon attacks)

- The ability to disarm an armed attacker (regardless of the weapon)

- The ability to hold onto your own weapon if you have one

- Recognizing and employing objects in your environment as tools for self-defense

And, probably "the" most important skill of them all...

- The ability to think strategically, and act decisively, under pressure!

Far too many martial arts and self-defense students, and their instructors, believe that all you need for a fact of self-defense is to learn their particular style's step-by-step techniques. And unfortunately, this couldn't be farther from the true!

And this is without getting into the validity of the techniques that "are" being taught!

Remember that I mentioned this in the beginning?

The truth is that, while every technique has it's own merit, there are just some things that are being taught that will get you killed in a modern-day attack. Like what?

How about that "X" block over the head against a downward stabbing knife attack?

Or, how about the idea that you can block a full-speed, hook punch with some of these blocks being taught? (Umm... the shoulder structure isn't built for that knuckleheads!)

The point is this...

In a real-world Self-defense situation, you must be prepared to do what most other civilized, respectful, and decent human beings cannot, will not, or are unable to do. And...

..."what" you do must be a scientifically, and strategically sound technique or skill that fits the reality of a fight!

If you can't do either of these things...

Then all you have remaining is a little thing called "Luck!"

Pay Close Attention Here-

Effective self defense requires more than just a few "karate moves." It involves the ability to think strategically, and understand how to defend yourself with as little wear-and-tear on you as possible.