Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - Personal safety issues and my recent experience

Cloudbringer · 01-28-2002, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by LennonCook:
It is always good to know some, even basic, self defence. Martial arts are VERY good for this, as 1. They are legal everywhere, and 2. You always have the correct weapons with you- your hands and feet.

Also, alot of self defence programs teach you how to get out of certain situations, such as being grabbed from behind. The tactics they teach you will usually, if not always, take advantage of weaknesses in a certain position, and it will be impossible for the assailent to have you unable to escape, as guarding against the tacticts would severly weaken the hold. If you know them, then you will be able to escape almost any encounter.

Good point, Lennon. [img]smile.gif[/img] My boyfriend knows several of the martial arts and once taught a self defense class for women.. think I'll ask for some private lessons when he gets out here!

I know that it's something we don't like to think of, but after that scare in the elevator I will admit that I've had a few other situations over the years where I'd have felt MUCH more confident or safe if I had know the basics of personal safety precautions.

Cloudy

01-28-2002, 01:15 AM	#34
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	quote: Originally posted by LennonCook: It is always good to know some, even basic, self defence. Martial arts are VERY good for this, as 1. They are legal everywhere, and 2. You always have the correct weapons with you- your hands and feet. Also, alot of self defence programs teach you how to get out of certain situations, such as being grabbed from behind. The tactics they teach you will usually, if not always, take advantage of weaknesses in a certain position, and it will be impossible for the assailent to have you unable to escape, as guarding against the tacticts would severly weaken the hold. If you know them, then you will be able to escape almost any encounter. Good point, Lennon. [img]smile.gif[/img] My boyfriend knows several of the martial arts and once taught a self defense class for women.. think I'll ask for some private lessons when he gets out here! I know that it's something we don't like to think of, but after that scare in the elevator I will admit that I've had a few other situations over the years where I'd have felt MUCH more confident or safe if I had know the basics of personal safety precautions. Cloudy __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)