Self Defense Essay

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Some important principles that I have learned throughout this semester in my self defense class are basic techniques of anticipating, avoiding, and, when necessary, protecting myself from being attack. It is very important to avoid physical confrontation and the discouragement of an attacker. I have learned that I need to be aware of my surroundings and be prepared for anything to happen when I’m by myself. I have learned to do whatever I can do to avoid any kind of physical confrontation, however, the moment avoidance fails, I need to attack for the only purpose to escape. If I have to fight, It will be the last resort, not the first. Some important physical principals I have learned in this class to defend myself from an attacker include: The stance and posture when getting in defense position. That prepares me in case I have to strike. I also learned how to shift my body when using the techniques in different situations. I have learned how to block hands and feet from the attacker if the attacker tries to punch or kicks me. I have learned the punching, kicking, and striking techniques by hitting the key pointer areas of the attacker. I have learned how to defend myself if I am being attack by pulling, grabbing from behind, the side, the front, and the wrist of the attacker while striking him and getting him to the ground. I have learned how to defend myself if I am being attack by using the key pointers like kicking in the growing, kicking in the stomach, punching in the throat, punching on the nose, and punching on the chin. Some mental principals I have learned in this class are: self respect and respect for others. I will only use the techniques as a last resort, not as the first. I learned that I need to be in control at all times, that means I cannot let any emotions take over me. I have learned that it is very important to be aware of my surroundings and the
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