I BEAT UP 3 MEN TODAY
OK, not really, but I punched and kicked hard enough for them to let go, which was the goal of the 'padded assailant' part of the rape prevention workshop I attended, hosted by my krav maga teachers.
The first 2.5 hours were talking and 2 specific techniques: what to do against a front choke hold and what to do against a bear hug from behind. The last 30 minutes you did anything you could to stop the big padded guy that looked like he just stepped out of Halo from dragging you to the door. Think about trying to put a cat in a bathtub full of water, and you get the idea.
There were about 20 women there, and when it came to the "real" thing, we divided up into the corners of the room and each of us took a turn with our padded assailant. You stand away from the others, your eyes closed, and wait for the attack. As soon as you feel him on you, you open your eyes and start fighting.
The first time he did the bear hug from behind I was picked off my feet so fast it really shocked me. But not for too long. I ended up on the ground with him, and then got away. On the front choke hold, I landed a really good heal palm to the head and was one of the fastest to get away from that attack. Overall, I think I went through the drill 4 or 5 times, I really don't remember. I know I've never had an adrenaline rush like that before, even when I was held up at gun point. After each attack I was extremely tired and a bit shaky, but it wore off faster each time.
I remember the steps of each defense, but I honestly don't remember what I specifically did to get away after each attack. But I did get away. I watch as one woman was within a foot of the door before she really put some power behind her punches. It surprised me how many of them didn't seem to be taking this seriously, or didn't want to try the padded assailant drill again. In my mind, this is one of the few times I'll be able to "practice" in a "safe" environment something like this, so I went for as many drills as we had time for. Wish I remembered more of it. ^_^;
Remember, an ugly win is still a win.
The evening was spent with Tonbo's mother and sister, who took us out to a hibachi grill for birthday dinners and a custard shop for dessert.
Awesome day. ^_^
The first 2.5 hours were talking and 2 specific techniques: what to do against a front choke hold and what to do against a bear hug from behind. The last 30 minutes you did anything you could to stop the big padded guy that looked like he just stepped out of Halo from dragging you to the door. Think about trying to put a cat in a bathtub full of water, and you get the idea.
There were about 20 women there, and when it came to the "real" thing, we divided up into the corners of the room and each of us took a turn with our padded assailant. You stand away from the others, your eyes closed, and wait for the attack. As soon as you feel him on you, you open your eyes and start fighting.
The first time he did the bear hug from behind I was picked off my feet so fast it really shocked me. But not for too long. I ended up on the ground with him, and then got away. On the front choke hold, I landed a really good heal palm to the head and was one of the fastest to get away from that attack. Overall, I think I went through the drill 4 or 5 times, I really don't remember. I know I've never had an adrenaline rush like that before, even when I was held up at gun point. After each attack I was extremely tired and a bit shaky, but it wore off faster each time.
I remember the steps of each defense, but I honestly don't remember what I specifically did to get away after each attack. But I did get away. I watch as one woman was within a foot of the door before she really put some power behind her punches. It surprised me how many of them didn't seem to be taking this seriously, or didn't want to try the padded assailant drill again. In my mind, this is one of the few times I'll be able to "practice" in a "safe" environment something like this, so I went for as many drills as we had time for. Wish I remembered more of it. ^_^;
Remember, an ugly win is still a win.
The evening was spent with Tonbo's mother and sister, who took us out to a hibachi grill for birthday dinners and a custard shop for dessert.
Awesome day. ^_^
Labels: krav maga, life, self defense
posted by Kestrel at 11:11 PM
1 Comments:
"Any one you walk away from, right? I call this one a win."
Odd how I'm quoting Jayne when talking about self defense!
~earthgirl
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