CIRCLE is a fascinating principle of Life Defense! In self-defense no motion occurs without it. The very way we move our joints requires CIRCLING. In fact, it could be argued no linear motion occurs without CIRCLES.
CIRCLES allow us to get out of the way of an oncoming attack and puts us into a superior position as we CIRCLE around an opponent to neutralize a fist, kick or body coming toward us.
In Life Defense the same is true. Head on conflict resolution always, always gives away energy and sometimes causes harm to the defender. Imagine going straight into flying fists or not stepping offline and CIRCLING as an oncoming strike heads for your nose.
In self- defense if an initial large CIRCLE doesn’t work a series of small ones effects great change. It is truly these small things that make a difference. Consider, great change then is brought about by small CIRCULAR motions repeated again and again.
In the application of CIRCLING we also include more than one dimensional flat CIRCLES. The term CIRCLE also evolves into expansive spheres and spirals giving infinite dimension and possibility. The wedding ring is a forever symbol as is the infinity sign to represent ongoing relationship. This Eternal aspect brings us into application in Life.
Where in self-defense we CIRCLE to infinite possibility of motion. In Life Defense the very nature of our lives is represented and lived in CIRCULAR learning, viewing new perspectives and insight from each interaction of conflict.
In life we experience disease, limited health, loss of income or even other people attacking us straight on more and more everyday. Consider, instead of going toe to toe, CIRCLING takes us out of dangerous paths and into another position and another point of view.
In my life I’ve had a serious near death health condition hit me straight on. I found myself in an ICU recovering and thinking there is no way to power though, there is nothing to meet head on, I am here after the battle with a 12 inch scar down my chest and barely able to stay conscious. Time to CIRCLE and CIRCLE I did.
I had to learn how to stay awake, focus and consider what my life would be like from that point on. For a year or so I couldn’t even do things I had previously done. Being a Life Defense expert was all of a sudden, different! The doctor said, no more 350 lb. guys jumping on my chest. CrossFit was probably out, and all self-defense programs would have to start over again.
Turns out I had to CIRCLE get out of the way of the oncoming attack, and look at it from another angle. You see when you CIRCLE an opponent or in this case my life threatening condition, a new angle emerges from the new viewpoint and the possibilities are endless. Looking at it from this new viewpoint brought me to the conclusion what I was experiencing was battle. I had gotten bludgeoned by a 350 lb. MMA monster, so to speak and I was still alive!
When you have a 350 lb. attacker running straight for you, it’s not brave to stand toe to toe, it’s just stupid.
Instead, CIRCLE, which takes you out of the way, and get a new perspective, a new angle, a new vision for how to deal with any monster that comes running toward you in life.
In my life, that’s actually where Life Defense came from. CIRCLING…
Every circle has a beginning and the end brings us around to discover another perspective of truth, living, learning and the CIRCLE of life again!
