There are some simple aspects of Martial Arts that most don’t understand. This is true no matter what style is chosen:
- People who are proficient at a move or technique are so because they have practiced it hundreds or even thousands of times
- In a self defense situation, the attacker or aggressor does not “know” what move is supposed to be done
- Most people in society do not train for combat in any way
- The more time spent training, the greater the students’ confidence and awareness
- Most people will not physically engage someone who has a high level of confidence
- Criminals tend to target those who are not aware of their surroundings
- Anything can be used to defend ones self
- Most fights are over in a matter of seconds
- Almost all fights are avoidable
- No one can defeat everyone
The bottom line is this:
The best way to protect ones self is to be aware of surroundings, identify dangerous situations and take yourself away from them. The trick with Martial Arts is that the more you train, the more aware you become. The more aware you are, the better you can identify trouble. Once you’re able to identify trouble earlier, the more trouble you can avoid.