The Best Defense
You have probably heard the saying before: “The best defense is a good offense!” Well, when it comes to self-defense, this is very true.
Typically, most fights that take place in real self-defense situations never last longer than 30 seconds, and the person who lands the first punch comes out ahead.
So what is our best defense?
- Try to avoid being selected as a victim in the first place by giving off an air of confidence and making yourself a difficult target.
- Pay attention to your surroundings so you don’t get caught off-guard.
- If you feel uncomfortable, speak up or avoid the situation altogether.
- If you can, run away! Don’t worry about what people will think.
- If you feel threatened and are afraid you are about to be attacked, know that you have the legal right to strike first in order to protect yourself.
These are all things that you can actively do to protect yourself. You don’t need to wait for someone to attack you before you take action!
Notice that only one of the five items includes physical violence. However, if physical violence is necessary, DON’T HOLD BACK! Studies have shown that the more violent and noisy you are, the more likely the attacker is to give up and leave you alone. So charge in with knees and elbows and scream like a girl… even if you are one!
Having worked as a police officer for Dekalb County I have seen and experienced first hand just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Unfortunately we as the general public are in some ways oblivious to just how intense the struggles are for some, and the spiritual battles that many face, and because of that we fail to prepare ourselves situations that could arise.
My prayer is that God never puts any man or women in a position to where they need to fight for there life, but if He does, the my prayer is that he equips that person with the ability to be victorious.
I have invested in my entire family becoming a part of this school to do just that. And what has come from it is a closer bonds between us as a family, and new friends and family we have found in our classmates and instructors.
This program is definitely worth its weight in gold. Please consider joining us.
Elder Mauricio Sonny
Living Kingdom Ministry