Self-defense is a mindset. It starts as a certain level of consciousness. We actually train to have this kind of consciousness at all times. In fact, the physical aspect is secondary. Physical attributes deteriorate as we age, and unless we suffer from some mental incapacity , our minds remains sharp longer than our bodies.
Self-defense awareness is an awareness of the probable effects of your physical interaction, decision and location. Essentially, this is what constitutes personal threat management. This consciousness also involves our acute inventory of our defensive tools. We know what we can and can not do.
This awareness comes from the constant assessment of the abovementioned elements and we prepare for the inevitable using the current level and availability of resources. It is akin to how a guerilla thinks and we respond very much like a guerilla.
We always assume that the adversary would be much stronger and bigger. We respond with the guerilla tactics of surprise and unorthodox counters.
I have always wondered how the old Eskrimadors were able to fend off younger assailants using only their canes. I learned that they were able to do these amazing things because of their awareness and their tactics.
Economy of movement prevented them from exhausting their energy immediately. Hitting vital points instead of beating around the bush. And relentless aggression carried the day for them.
We thus cultivate this warrior spirit, emulate the old eskrimadors and aspire to be as efficient as they were.
Self-defense awareness is an awareness of the probable effects of your physical interaction, decision and location. Essentially, this is what constitutes personal threat management. This consciousness also involves our acute inventory of our defensive tools. We know what we can and can not do.
This awareness comes from the constant assessment of the abovementioned elements and we prepare for the inevitable using the current level and availability of resources. It is akin to how a guerilla thinks and we respond very much like a guerilla.
We always assume that the adversary would be much stronger and bigger. We respond with the guerilla tactics of surprise and unorthodox counters.
I have always wondered how the old Eskrimadors were able to fend off younger assailants using only their canes. I learned that they were able to do these amazing things because of their awareness and their tactics.
Economy of movement prevented them from exhausting their energy immediately. Hitting vital points instead of beating around the bush. And relentless aggression carried the day for them.
We thus cultivate this warrior spirit, emulate the old eskrimadors and aspire to be as efficient as they were.
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