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The Truth About Having the Correct Mindset for Self Defence

Author: Buzz Campion
Date Posted: October 27, 2007

Your Mindset Is More Important Than Knowing 100s Of Different Techniques?

The truth has a certain ring to it doesn't it? It feels right?

The simple truth like many things in life, learning the basic principles are essential so learning self-defense is no different. It's principles that lay down the general rules.

You see, once the fundamentals are established you can learn to think for yourself. No matter how long you have been training in any form of martial art, in the end it all comes down to learning the basic fundamentals of that system.

In the beginning the start of any training programme precepts are needed the core principles must be taught and learned or the student will accomplish nothing.

Self-defense has been evolving over thousands of years and has come a long way since then. Training at the Shaolin temple in China a student monk learned the techniques of Kung Fu, in combination with his spiritual training. (Mindset)

They learned Kung Fu in order to protect themselves whilst they went about their business unarmed. At that time, there were many robbers and murderers (sound familiar), looking for their next victim walking the mountain paths and tracks and the unarmed monks were good prey. No pun intended.

Back then body hardening, hard work and dedication was the order of the day. Unlike now were most people live a much more sedately lifestyle. Therefore, it is no surprise that their training regime was strict and it took many years of dedicated training to master the correct techniques as well as the correct mindset.

From China to the samurai warriors of Japan (the warrior class) all had knowledge of armed and unarmed combat for self-defense. Of course, it was very different than it is today, were only the select and privileged group of people were allowed or chosen to train in the combat arts.

The way they learned the moves was simply by watching the techniques performed by the master of the art over and over again. (Monkey see monkey do). A move would be demonstrated until the student by constant practice learned how to do it correctly.

As time passed these old ways of teaching gave way to new philosophy to more modern methods. It moved from trial and error to the instructor or master working with the student, so instead of the master just showing the way he actually began teaching the student which lead to something more like a partnership with education to enhance both the masters and the student's experience.

What this meant was: step-by-step explanations. Practically unheard of at that time.

Now, books and training films offer even more detailed instruction, explanation of technique and why you are required to do the technique in that way. As a result instructors see themselves as more of an educator than just an instructor.

It's important to realize for the student to thrive a helpful instructor will provide a good and realistic learning environment that will help you advance in your training no matter how hard or difficult the training becomes.

When You Hear The Truth, You Know It.

But the true fact is, there is no magic formula that can guarantee you a victory in combat. Because in the end it all comes down to the basic principles you were taught in the beginning.

If you have the mindset to win at any cost no matter what and remember the core principles of simple self defence tactics (keep it simple) will help your chances of victory and survival in an unprovoked violent attack on your person.

It's true, learning just a few good techniques that have been proven to work in real world situations is far better than spending years and years in a dojo learning 100s of techniques that do not.

Because, by the time you realize your fancy moves don't work you'll be seriously injured or even worse. And, you'll be wishing you remembered the core principles of simple self-defence tactics, which is: Simple is best!

Core principles of the correct attitude and realistic training for street self-defence (mindset) pressure training scenarios) over learning hundreds of different techniques must be taught and learned or the student will accomplish nothing. Except maybe place himself/herself in mortal danger.

In Short, "on the street there is no second chance and no rules".

Do You Hear It Now?

About The Author

http://www.simpleselfdefencetactics.com

http://www.simpleselfdefenceforwomen.com

How much is your safety worth? Urban Close Combat instructor, Buzz Campion, is the author of several very useful and informative new self defence and awarness guides that will teach every man or women how to avoid or defend himself/herself against an unprovoked violent attack in the home at work or in the street.

Article Source: JKD Street Combat - online collection of Self-Defense articles.

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