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Women and Self-Defense

As a Martial Artist since I was four years old, my true passion is Tae Kwon
Do; since 1980 I realized my specialty was teaching. I decided I would like
to make a difference in people’s lives through my knowledge, understand-
ing, and communication of martial arts. I have found great fulfillment in my
instructional experience and I have been rewarded by the personal suc-
cesses of the children and adults whom I have influenced. It is my personal
mission to inspire others to achieve personal excellence within their chosen
profession or passion. Utilizing the values I’ve learned through martial arts to
inspire my students to achieve their goals.
Its paramount to understand that martial arts is not about hurting others, as
acting selfishly to cause pain is the worst thing a martial artist can do. Instead
a martial artist is focused on positive change, in which being able to adapt
and overcome within any situation is our greatest skill. The best self-defense
is based upon: awareness, self-confidence, proper technique and self-dis-
cipline. Be aware of your environment and confidently control our personal
space. Perfect your techniques and control any emotions or factors that may
hinder your ability to properly defend yourself.
For example, the current 2014 Miss USA Nia Sanchez, a 4th degree black San Diego
belt within Tae Kwon Do answered a question dealing with sexual assaults Woman
on college campus by stating “Myself, as a fourth degree black belt, I learned
from a young age that you need to be confident and be able to defend your-
self. And I think that’s something that we should start to really implement for
a lot of women.” (www.examiner.com). I also agree with the current Miss USA 41
that confidence and the right type of training can empower any women to act
confidently in any situation. Martial arts training allows women to become
confident within their environment because they learn to adapt and be aware
at all times without even thinking about it; it eventually becomes second
nature which in turn translates to confidence.
Martial arts have given me so much personal growth within my life that it
becomes impossible for me not to share what I’ve learned over the past 40
years

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