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In Part 1 of this article, we discussed focusing on scenario training for practical self defense. Instead of the typical scenario, you should focus on your weaknesses — when you are at your most vulnerable.
Does this make sense?
Practical Self-Defense Advice to Follow
So, do I follow my own advice? Or was Part 1 “just another article” to whip off in a few minutes?
Well …
If you have followed my articles for any length of time, especially the ones I write for martial-arts ezines, then you know that I occasionally “get creative” while writing. (And I do practice, what I write.)
Beyond searching for creative elements to include, I am writing about practical application. When you keep in mind the principle of practicing for the times that you are weakest, then the following scenarios make perfect sense:
- while in a restaurant booth, where you can’t maneuver
- from a bathroom stall or standing at a urinal
- through a rolled-down window of a car
- while lying in bed
- in the pitch-dark hallway that leads to your bedroom
- while your hands are holding an appetizer plate and a drink at a party
- when you are exhausted after a workout in the park
Yes, I have written about, and practiced, each and every one of the above. Ah, maybe there really is a method to my ‘weirdness.’
Self Defense — Techniques in the Attack
Once you have a set of scenarios that represent your personal weak spots or vulnerable times, then you have to match technique to hypothetical emergency. Brainstorm how someone might attack you in your scenario: Would your attacker kick low? Reach down towards your neck from above? Grab for your clothing? Imagine the particulars of the attack. Brainstorm for variety, but then select the most likely to occur in a real attack.
Practical Self Defense
Now, return to your favorite techniques. Plan efficient responses to each of the attacks. Try to eliminate any extraneous motions. Think efficient and direct. Plan your follow-up responses. Imagine how you’ll eventually gain control with a wrist lock or arm bar… or plan your escape. Practice repetitively, so that your efficient responses actually do become more automatic. Start slowly; later, pick up speed. Make your responses as smooth and clean as you can.
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