Tuesday, 1 October 2013

A Little Grappling


In last Wednesday’s morning class we did a little grappling.  It was fantastic!  My partner happened to weigh a little more and be a whole lot stronger than me.   It was a great reality check.  If I was ever to be attacked, it probably wouldn’t be by some little runt but rather by someone who was bigger and felt they could easily have control over me.  There would also be a good chance that it would end with me on the ground being pinned under someone with my breath being squished out of me and the feeling of being helpless.  Seems like a reasonable time to panic.   Fortunately, practicing in class with trusted fellow students is the perfect and safe opportunity to learn.  For those who have their reservations, or just a fear, what better place to first feel what being in the situation might feel like and then learn some tricks that could possibly get you out? 

Thanks Sihing for the dead weight reality check!

Alana Regier


 

 

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