EXPAND, and Take Control of Your Life!
In the world of self-defense we use the PRINCIPLE of EXPAND when holding someone down in a MOUNT position. We like to reference a “drunk uncle” showing up at your daughter’s wedding reception and knocking over the punch bowl, insulting the guests and maybe taking a swing at the best man.
Although most likely not a tremendous threat, he might appear greatly menacing to your friends, neighbors, and Aunt Martha, and could actually hurt himself or others in his altered state. Consequently, perhaps you struggle with him, taking him to the ground and end up holding him, while calling for assistance.
As he turns this way and that in an attempt to overturn you, and once again gain access to the wedding party, you EXPAND arms and legs out on either side and whisper something like, “Whoa big fella, I got you, just settle down, it’s okay…”
In the world of Life Defense true, powerful control of your life might call for EXPANSION. In place of legs and arms “posting” from side to side,” EXPANSION of relationships, skills and coaching might be called for.
After all, there is a direct correlation between success, failure and coaching. In fact in the world of success, a common theme or mantra might sound something like, “Every top performer has a coach, mentor or life-improvement program going on at any given time. So invest in yourself. “ In fact the more successful one is the more likely it is that they had help getting there.
EXPANDING in the context of Life Defense then is essential. Reach out and take control of life. Your life. EXPAND.
Allen Hughes Life Defense
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