Modern Self-Defense Training vs. Traditional Martial Arts
One of the biggest questions today is, Does Self-Defense Training actually work? More specifically, does it work for women?
A comprehensive study by Kimberly Ball and Jeffrey Martin found that Modern Self-Defense Training programs greatly increased women's ability to defend themselves! They also found that Modern Self-Defense Training "made a substantial impact on women's quality of life by reducing life-threatening fear", and Self-Defense training was far more effective than Traditional Martial Arts and Stress Management programs. The study found that Modern Self-Defense Training substantially helped "women become more confident and less fearful of sexual victimization".
Prepare today for your future survival!
Take advantage of training available to you today, before you need it tomorrow. When you realize that you need training, it's usually too late. Don't be a victim. Don't let predators win. Overcome weakness and anxiety and learn to walk with confidence and a sense of peace, by enrolling in a Modern Self-Defense Training program today.
Added benefits of Modern Self-Defense Training
Modern Self-Defense Training not only gives you the skills to defend yourself against violence, but it also improves confidence and reduces anxiety related to violence and crime victimization. That feeling of calm confidence can open many new doors and expand your world. Seize the opportunity to become a bolder and happier you!
Traditional Martial Arts
Ball and Martin found that Modern Self-Defense Training had an advantage over Traditional Martial Arts. Both types of training can be lots of fun and offer great social opportunities. They can also increase fitness and reduce stress in a comfortable and easy way. However, their studies have proven that women who participated in Modern Self-Defense Training were far more effective at protecting themselves, and had a drastically lower level of fear and anxiety about violent crime and sexual assault. There are benefits in both settings, but if self-protection is your goal, Modern Self-Defense Training is the best route.
What price do we pay?
The price we pay for living in fear is great. Anxiety can eat away at your mind and body. As a chronic condition, it can wear down every single body system and have a detrimental effect on health and well-being. If the threat of chronic stress is enough to motivate self-empowerment, consider the devastating potential of avoidance. If we avoid the harsh realities of violence, aggression, crime, and sexual assault, we are denying ourselves the tools to defend our own life and dignity. Take the steps within your control to train in self-defense with a qualified instructor. The training can greatly mitigate the possible harm if a violent crime or sexual assault is attempted against you. That peace of mind and personal security, and ... your life ... is worth every penny and every minute needed to prepare!
Avoid the Nay Sayers, not Reality
The evidence is in! Kimberly Ball and Jeffrey Martin have used strong scientific methods to prove the value of Modern Self-Defense Training. They proved that Traditional Martial Arts provides some benefit as well, but there is still a stark difference. Modern Self-Defense Training has won with a clear lead. Learn to defend yourself today. Follow the science. Invest in yourself and give yourself an insurance policy that you can carry everywhere within, from now into the distant future. Give yourself the gift of confidence, calmness, and the ability to stand up for yourself and those you love. Don't be a victim!
Ball, K., & Martin, J. (2012). Self-defense training and traditional martial arts: Influences on self-efficacy and fear related to sexual victimization. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 1(2), 135–144. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025745
Midnight Combatives, October 2022
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