Martial Arts for Self Defense

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by Renae Chiovaro on May 13, 2014

My boys and I have been taking karate for two months now. Remember I shared with you how attending karate was way out of my comfort zone? Well, I am now truly enjoying the experience! I also want to urge all of you to take a martial arts class.

I know you are thinking, “why would I need to take a martial arts class?”. For learning self defense! At my dojo some of the focus for teens and adults is to learn how to defend yourself if you were suddenly attacked. Let’s say someone came up behind you and grabbed you by the hair. Would you know how to get out of that hold?

I do!

How about if someone was choking you? Yes, I now know how to get out of that situation too. And how to get out of a wrist hold even if the person is much larger than me.

Hopefully I will never have to use those self defense skills. However, I am glad to have the knowledge just in case.

If you aren’t into taking up karate or other marital arts, at least look into a self defense class. Many places offer self defense classes!

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.