http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/priceless-self-defense-skills-we-all-need/ Tips, Tutorials, and How-to for Self Defense Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:04:23 -0700 hourly 1 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/priceless-self-defense-skills-we-all-need/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Lori Hoeck Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:31:24 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=2667#comment-913 Hi Davina, I hope to find a way to make the resistance to "practice" less as I teach this as a mindset. Tough going, though! Hi Davina,
I hope to find a way to make the resistance to “practice” less as I teach this as a mindset. Tough going, though!

]]> http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/priceless-self-defense-skills-we-all-need/comment-page-1/#comment-912 Davina Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:40:23 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=2667#comment-912 Hi Lori. I think it's mostly because people become complacent. As Betsy says, they believe it could never happen to them. It's hard to imagine "practicing" this too, and that is the only way to be proactive isn't it? Practice and be aware. Hi Lori. I think it’s mostly because people become complacent. As Betsy says, they believe it could never happen to them. It’s hard to imagine “practicing” this too, and that is the only way to be proactive isn’t it? Practice and be aware.

]]> http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/priceless-self-defense-skills-we-all-need/comment-page-1/#comment-899 Lori Hoeck Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:53:12 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=2667#comment-899 Hi Betsy, For me, personally, playing it safe only lasts so long and eats the at the heart and mind because it's a reaction to fear, not a courageous response. Hi Betsy,
For me, personally, playing it safe only lasts so long and eats the at the heart and mind because it’s a reaction to fear, not a courageous response.

]]> http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/priceless-self-defense-skills-we-all-need/comment-page-1/#comment-898 Betsy Wuebker Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:17:04 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=2667#comment-898 Hi Lori - I think there are a variety of reasons, most of them rooted in the "it could never happen to me" mindset. I think back and realize how poorly that attitude served me in some lousy and several dangerous situations. People don't want to deal with what scares them, either. They'd rather avoid, or not confront. Unfortunately, playing it safe doesn't necessarily keep you safe. Thanks. Hi Lori – I think there are a variety of reasons, most of them rooted in the “it could never happen to me” mindset. I think back and realize how poorly that attitude served me in some lousy and several dangerous situations. People don’t want to deal with what scares them, either. They’d rather avoid, or not confront. Unfortunately, playing it safe doesn’t necessarily keep you safe. Thanks.

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