tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post4005049298332167012..comments2023-07-31T05:57:09.189-07:00Comments on noise and signal: The Myth of Self-DefenseSonia Lyrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972394773253330964noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post-31658319719281765032013-06-27T00:14:53.305-07:002013-06-27T00:14:53.305-07:00Striking the elbow while maintaining the other han...Striking the elbow while maintaining the other hand up to block.Its best for self defense.<br /><a href="http://www.martialartscenter.com/about.php" rel="nofollow">Karate Lessons</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278391053384059762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post-35617956064416449162010-12-17T16:18:41.164-08:002010-12-17T16:18:41.164-08:00Not that I'm still pissed or anything.Not that I'm still pissed or anything.Sonia Lyrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972394773253330964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post-22183110060020207532010-12-17T16:18:26.136-08:002010-12-17T16:18:26.136-08:00I just bet you do. You have no doubt run into man...I just bet you do. You have no doubt run into many more self-involved (MALE) "teachers" who want to explain to my nice, little girl-like self how i can deFEND mahself if I just do as they say. This guy -- how do I say this nicely? Oh, right, I don't -- this arrogant snot wanted me to lift my arms over my head to make myself taller, and wanted me to make fancy moves when I could just hit him. ErK?Sonia Lyrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972394773253330964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post-73870319759701163312010-12-17T15:00:21.299-08:002010-12-17T15:00:21.299-08:00Rory is so cool. I have his book "meditations...Rory is so cool. I have his book "meditations on violence", and it explains everything that i've been trying to get through to my students....still, many people are so concerned about the "right" way to do "moves" that it completely clouds the actual concept of self protection. When the sh*t hits the fan, the attacker won't give a flying f**k what belt someone is....pardon my french. :)<br /><br />I agree that much can be learned by self practice....only you know your body and mental capacities in dealing with the adrenaline dump. However I also believe that getting used to such stress is an important training tool, which is why Rory's curriculum is so cool. No belts, no hardwood dojo floor or Kamiza in the corner....just you and the bar or concrete floor. And working with other people helps, I believe....I can practice all my hard edged attitude and stuff on a punch bag all I want, but for me its not so much of a substitute for slamming on (protected-armored) people to get that feel of hitting moving targets that tend to fight back. <br /><br />I'm guessing, that the problem is, that for some students, the ability to differentiate "art" from "application" is a fuzzy line. Forms and fancy weapons are one thing (I love the art part for that), but applicability *concept* many times, is not taught by teachers. I've visited classes where the self defense is something that works for that particular instructor only, and not necessarily the general populace. I feel your "pain", Sonia.Restita, Seattle Wushu Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160735807142139107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post-83579840470415405932010-11-22T16:35:53.736-08:002010-11-22T16:35:53.736-08:00Self defense and music have one thing in common: e...Self defense and music have one thing in common: everyone's afraid to try them because they're sure these things need to be formally taught.<br /><br />But if you pick up an instrument and you start playing with it, you'll start learning to make music. If you start moving your body around, you'll learn how it moves. If you poke yourself in tender places, you'll learn that they hurt.<br /><br />Sure, there's stuff you can learn from experts in both cases, no question. But in both cases you can teach yourself by practicing. And getting over the idea that an expert has to teach you for you to learn anything.<br /><br />So I'm sort of agreeing with you. I'm also saying that women can learn to defend themselves by working out physically with other people rather than studying systems.<br /><br />Interestingly enough, Rory Miller is coming out with a drills manual that gives practices that people -- you know, including us women -- can use to teach ourselves. I'll let you know when it hits the stands.Sonia Lyrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972394773253330964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053430807670822229.post-68934427118963405202010-11-17T06:20:00.137-08:002010-11-17T06:20:00.137-08:00Self Defense should be simple, and easy to follow ...Self Defense should be simple, and easy to follow for everyone. When your life is in jeopardy, nothing else matters. There are over 20 million crimes committed against women in the U.S. each year. Self defense training is more valuable than martial arts training in learning basic moves that can be vital to your personal safety. Going back to basics is always best in any of the martial arts disciplines. You didn't need to read any books to learn how to sit, stand, walk, clap your hands, grab objects or climb up some stairs? You can learn to transfer these basic physical skills into effective self defense moves today, regardless of your current fitness level. Using common household props to learn the physical skills, bringing up good self defense prevention information, and understanding how to use the motor skills you already possess to remove yourself from danger is the purpose of "WITS (Whatever It Takes) Self Defense Workbook.<br />http://www.womens-self-defense-instruction-online.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262221612698399813noreply@blogger.com