The Importance of Self-Defense in the Twenty-First Century
Written by: Master McCorry
Many have called the twenty-first century the Age of Evil. Every day we
see newspaper reports of violence – attacks, assaults, rape attempts,
robberies and even murders. In most of the cases, the victims are the
harmless people of our society – mostly women, children and senior
citizens. The National Violence against Women Survey [NVAWS] points out
that around 13.4% of adult American women have been the victims of forcible
rape at least once in their lives. Similar alarming rates accompany the
statistics of other crimes as well. Many of these crimes occur at desolated
areas where victims cannot get external help. This leads us to one great
question: how important it is for us to learn to defend ourselves in these
violent times?
Self-Defense – the Pros and Cons
There are two popular methods of self-defense. Either we defend ourselves
using our physical might, or we use some self-defense products like Pepper
Sprays, Stun Guns and other dangerous weapons such as Hand Guns or Tasers.
Self-defense has got both good and bad sides. Some of the advantages of
self-defense are the following:
-Protection: With any self-defense option available at hand, we can
protect ourselves at a time of emergency even if external help is not
available.
-Self-Confidence: Naturally, when we are equipped with any self-defense
option it increases our self-confidence. We can go through our daily life
confidently and boldly without fearing external attacks.
-Freedom: Once we equip ourselves with a self-defense option, the range of
one’s freedom dramatically expands. We do not feel stressed even when we
are staying out late, travelling through desolate streets, or carrying
valuable things with us.
However, self-defense has many negatives as well.
-Legalities: Using self-defense mechanisms like Pepper Sprays, Hand Guns,
or Tasers can sometimes seriously hurt the attacker and it may lead to
legal difficulties. Especially when we are travelling to other countries,
we have to be careful because products like Pepper Spray and Hand Guns are
illegal in many countries or demand licensing and a certification course.
-Chances of hurting ourselves: When we use a self-defense product, we may
accidentally hurt ourselves. Sometimes, if the attacker is physically
stronger than we are, he/she may seize the product and use it against us.
Martial Arts: Self-Defense without Disadvantages
Martial Arts is a self-defense mechanism with minimum disadvantage. When
we use martial arts as a defense option, it is very unlikely that we may
wound the attacker mortally. Hence, legal difficulties will be fewer if we
use martial arts as a self-defense. Even if we hurt the attacker, we can
escape from legal difficulties easily as long as we do not use products
like pepper sprays and tasers, which are illegal in some countries. A
person who knows a martial art can easily defeat a person who does not know
one, however stronger he/she may be. Thus, martial arts is one of the best
risk-free self-defense options available.
Bruce McCorry’s Academy – The Haven of Martial Arts
If you are interested in learning martial arts, you should take care to
choose the best coaching that is available. One of the best martial arts
coaching center in Massachusetts is the Bruce McCorry’s Academy. Located in
Peabody, the academy is renowned for as many as ten internationally
acclaimed courses. The academy is open to both kids and adults. If you
aspire to make martial arts your hobby or profession, Bruce McCorry’s will
guide you through the right path.
www.BruceMcCorrys.com
