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**Kyobanim** · 08-30-2004, 10:18

Per NDD's orders . . .

How do you know your self defense will work?

I had the opportunity to use the self defense I teach last year. I stopped in at the local Winn Dixie to pick up a few things my wife called about. It was after class so I had my dobok on with 'The Belt'. I had just left the store with my bag in one hand and my keys in the other. A guy was approaching me and started making the appropriate karate movie sounds and hand motions. I just smiled and nodded my head like I usually do. As he walked past he grabbed my left wrist. Without thinking I dropped the bag and keys I was carrying and grabbed his hand with my free hand. Using a wrist joint lock I took the guy down probably using a little more force than I should have. I actually held my temper as I didn't kick him, picked up my stuff and left.

I train 4 to 5 times a week for at least 2 hours. How often do you train at whatever you do? Are you confident it works? Why?

08-30-2004, 10:18	#1
Kyobanim Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,045	Does your self defense work? Per NDD's orders . . . How do you know your self defense will work? I had the opportunity to use the self defense I teach last year. I stopped in at the local Winn Dixie to pick up a few things my wife called about. It was after class so I had my dobok on with 'The Belt'. I had just left the store with my bag in one hand and my keys in the other. A guy was approaching me and started making the appropriate karate movie sounds and hand motions. I just smiled and nodded my head like I usually do. As he walked past he grabbed my left wrist. Without thinking I dropped the bag and keys I was carrying and grabbed his hand with my free hand. Using a wrist joint lock I took the guy down probably using a little more force than I should have. I actually held my temper as I didn't kick him, picked up my stuff and left. I train 4 to 5 times a week for at least 2 hours. How often do you train at whatever you do? Are you confident it works? Why? __________________ "Are you listening or just waiting to talk?" Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. "Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing." Optimus Prime
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