Our Self Defense system is designed to demonstrate effective methods of self-defense against corresponding attacks.
The defenses are simple, yet effective, because when a conflict arises and it comes time to remember what one should do in the middle of one, the effects of an adrenaline rush make it difficult when practiced moves have always been complex and void of any kind of mental stress.
Also, when the effects of an adrenaline rush are not taken into account when practicing self-defense, the first chance that a possible defender may have at avoiding a conflict is overlooked.
Adrenaline not only effects how you fight but also how you act, and one's actions and behavior are sometimes what determines whether a fight will ensue.
Passive behavior, which is illustrated by lowered eyes, nervous feet, and an unsure voice, and aggressive behavior, illustrated by an angry voice, wide eyes, and raised fists and often provoking a situation itself, are both attitudes that should not be adopted when faced with some kind of confrontation but may materialize, like mistakes in a too-complex defense tactic, due to the adrenaline rush caused by this dramatic situation.
Assertive behavior, which consists of eye contact, a steady posture, a strong voice, and hands out front is the kind that, more than any other, stops fights before they start.
Yours in the arts,
Master Art Mason
Founder: Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
What works?
You will find so much information and opinions on the internet about self defense that you could read for days and still not know what is real, whatworks, and was is BS.
The 'buzz word' today is stress training. Re-enacting a situation, to simulate the feeling you would have under attack. Then you should be able to tell what works and what does not. This idea, alrhough it does have merit, falls short in many ways. Having someone yell and scream at you, will not in most conditions simulate a real situation, plus if you respond poorly, your confidence is shot!
If you look on the web you will also find hundreds of video's all saying martial arts training falls short, but there product is GREAT and works! So, how did they test it? Find volunteer assault victims? Give me a break.
The most important thing about self defense training is first to make the student understand the things they can do to be safe, avoid the problems to begin with, then give them simple and effective tools, based on real body movements, to defend with.
Ladies, kicking a guy in the groin will fail 9 times out of 10. But, this is the direction many 'self defense experts' will send you in.
More later.
Master Art Mason
Founder: Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute
The 'buzz word' today is stress training. Re-enacting a situation, to simulate the feeling you would have under attack. Then you should be able to tell what works and what does not. This idea, alrhough it does have merit, falls short in many ways. Having someone yell and scream at you, will not in most conditions simulate a real situation, plus if you respond poorly, your confidence is shot!
If you look on the web you will also find hundreds of video's all saying martial arts training falls short, but there product is GREAT and works! So, how did they test it? Find volunteer assault victims? Give me a break.
The most important thing about self defense training is first to make the student understand the things they can do to be safe, avoid the problems to begin with, then give them simple and effective tools, based on real body movements, to defend with.
Ladies, kicking a guy in the groin will fail 9 times out of 10. But, this is the direction many 'self defense experts' will send you in.
More later.
Master Art Mason
Founder: Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
What is Self Defense
We at the Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors believe it is crucial in today's society, that there be quality programs in place specifically designed for women, in respect to self-defense.
Q. What is self-defense?
A. It is a practice that allows the woman to protect her physical &
mental well being before, during & after an attack.
This self-defense course will consist of much more than a couple of
throws. It will contain the following:
- Techniques that take minutes to learn, not years,
- Techniques that are meant to be used now,
- Techniques on how to mentally survive an attack,
- Where to go for help,
- Where to turn to pick up the pieces after an assault,
- Most importantly how NOT to look like a victim.
Q. Are you aware of the different types of violence against women?
A. - Domestic abuse
- Rape by an acquaintance
- Rape by a stranger
- Workplace harassment
Some facts on violence against women in Canada
Half of Canadian women (51%) have been victims of at least one act
of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.
Of all victims of crimes against the person, females made up the
vast majority of victims of sexual assaults (85%), criminal
harassment (78%) & kidnapping or abduction (62%).
Of all female victims of violent crimes, (51%) were victims of
common assault, (11%) of sexual assault, (10%) of robbery, (9%) of
assault with a weapon causing bodily harm & (6%) of criminal
harassment.
Women are most likely to be victimized by someone they know than by a stranger. 78% of all female victims were victimized by someone they know, (35% by a close friend or a business acquaintance, 32% by a current or past partner, 11% by other family members) while 22% were victimized by a stranger.
In 2000, 27,154 sexual offences were reported in Canada, including
24,049 sexual assaults & 3,105 other types of sexual offences.
(Not all attacks are reported to the police).
From April 1, 1999 to March 31, 2000, there were 96,359 admissions
(57,182 women & 30,177 children) to 448 shelters for abused women
across Canada.
Where to go for Support Services
- S.O.S. Femmes, 1-800-387-8603
- Hiatus House, 250 Louis, 252-7781
- Windsor Police Headquarter, 255-6700
- Distress Centre Windsor Essex County, 256-5000
- Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, 253-9667
- Social Services Agency, 973-4636
Yours in the Arts,
Master Art Mason
Founder: The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute
519-962-9820
Q. What is self-defense?
A. It is a practice that allows the woman to protect her physical &
mental well being before, during & after an attack.
This self-defense course will consist of much more than a couple of
throws. It will contain the following:
- Techniques that take minutes to learn, not years,
- Techniques that are meant to be used now,
- Techniques on how to mentally survive an attack,
- Where to go for help,
- Where to turn to pick up the pieces after an assault,
- Most importantly how NOT to look like a victim.
Q. Are you aware of the different types of violence against women?
A. - Domestic abuse
- Rape by an acquaintance
- Rape by a stranger
- Workplace harassment
Some facts on violence against women in Canada
Half of Canadian women (51%) have been victims of at least one act
of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.
Of all victims of crimes against the person, females made up the
vast majority of victims of sexual assaults (85%), criminal
harassment (78%) & kidnapping or abduction (62%).
Of all female victims of violent crimes, (51%) were victims of
common assault, (11%) of sexual assault, (10%) of robbery, (9%) of
assault with a weapon causing bodily harm & (6%) of criminal
harassment.
Women are most likely to be victimized by someone they know than by a stranger. 78% of all female victims were victimized by someone they know, (35% by a close friend or a business acquaintance, 32% by a current or past partner, 11% by other family members) while 22% were victimized by a stranger.
In 2000, 27,154 sexual offences were reported in Canada, including
24,049 sexual assaults & 3,105 other types of sexual offences.
(Not all attacks are reported to the police).
From April 1, 1999 to March 31, 2000, there were 96,359 admissions
(57,182 women & 30,177 children) to 448 shelters for abused women
across Canada.
Where to go for Support Services
- S.O.S. Femmes, 1-800-387-8603
- Hiatus House, 250 Louis, 252-7781
- Windsor Police Headquarter, 255-6700
- Distress Centre Windsor Essex County, 256-5000
- Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, 253-9667
- Social Services Agency, 973-4636
Yours in the Arts,
Master Art Mason
Founder: The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute
519-962-9820
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