Micah saw the man’s big hand reach out to grab his. Instinctively the 10 year old boy circled his hand and shouted, “Hey, what are you doing!” And stepped away a few steps MAINTAINING his freedom.
The man at the gas station that was perhaps looking for an easy target had not found one in Micah, and all the surrounding bystanders were now looking as the man walked quickly away.
Micah had practiced his HAPKIDO online with his cousins who now live in California, and hand redirections were more than a game they played in training sessions. They were in this case, life saving.
In self-defense we practice MAINTAINING our freedom before solid grips take hold from a usually more powerful opponent. It takes far less energy to MAINTAIN freedom than it does to obtain freedom once powerful holds are locked in place.
In LIFE DEFENSE we use PRINCIPLES like this to save our own life. Think about it…The more we MAINTAIN freedom the less energy it takes. Energy is saved and literally life is saved through this simple PRINCIPLE.
What is at this moment “reaching out to grab you?” How will you react, and more importantly, when will you act? MAINTAINING your freedom saves life. Your life…
MAINTAIN your freedom when? Now, and save more life!
Allen Hughes
Warrior Way Life Defense
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