Self Defense

I went to a self defense class last Saturday. Harry wasn't going to be there but since I still wanted to practice something I went to the self defense class to gt some type of practice in. The class starts at 10, about an hour earlier than Harry's class, but that wasn't a problem for me. I ate breakfast before I went and got there at 9:30 like I said.

When I arrived at the dojo I got changed and hopped in with this other class that was already started. The only thing is that these people knew what they were doing. They were performing a set of moves which first required that you understand the language that the teacher was speaking. Then you have to perform moves based on what is told of you. I tried to watch the others and copy them as quickly as possible but I failed horribly. I felt myself falling behind in everything and I felt like everyone was watching me, thinking that I a idiot.

I want to learn their moves so bad. When I was watching I was really focusing on how they move. I tried to study each step as quickly as I can. Right hand goes up, strikes diagonally, left hand punches. It was overwhelming but I kept faith in learning though. I was only with that one class for about 15 minutes before it ended. It made me realize how bad I want to learn martial arts though. I no longer want to be the only one that is behind in the technique. I felt stupid and it made me feel like I can't keep up with others.

The thing I did do well in was the Self defense class that starts at 10 every Saturday morning. It's a class that is dominated by females, we're thought to be believe that it's like this because guys feel like they don't need to take the class or they feel embarrassed to be a part of class that teaches you how to defend yourself.

The class also focuses on conditioning so it's like a mixture of both. I really like it. The women there are all a bout 30's or older but they aren't scared to throw you, or hit you. Our teacher was showing us how to get someone off of you if you are on your back and the person is like sitting on top of you and leaning over your chest. The way to get them off of you is by waiting until they make a move to try to hurt you. So say for instance the person tries to choke you with their right hand, you would grab their right hand and hold it down on you, lift your hips off the ground, and swing your body to the left as if you were trying to lie on your side. When the lady did this to me I flew onto my back, literally I felt myself flying off of her. I couldn't believe it. She is smaller than me and she definitely doesn't look as strong as me but the move worked and that's all that matters.

The class was really valuable and I would recommend anyone that can go to go. I will try my best to be there as much as possible. Then after that class I will continue on with Harry for the day.