Random thought on Life, Judo Olympics, Judo Self Defense, The Art or Judo Kata, Judo An International Sport. Things that inspire or annoy me or things that I just had to write down.Ladies Self Defence - Walking – Confidence is King
How does Ladies Self Defence - Walking - Confidence is King relate to each other? Well actually these things are very closely related but let me explain by way of my personal experience.
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When I was a child I was bullied mercilessly.
After about 12 months of doing Judo, it stopped.
The interesting thing about that is that it had nothing to do with my martial prowess. It just stopped. No fighting back nothing.
I was to discover that this is a very common thing among martial artists.
It seems that in self-defence confidence is huge.
Of course, there is no guarantee but if confidence is so significant when it comes to looking out for yourself and being safe then everyone should practice being confident or at least appearing that way.
The question is “How do you practice being confident or at least looking confident?
There has been a study that examines the relationship between walking style and vulnerability to attack. The study finds that certain walking styles can make individuals more or less likely to be targeted by attackers. Specifically, walkers with short strides, limited arm swing, and low energy are more vulnerable to attack than those with longer strides, full arm swing, and high energy.
The study also looks at the impact of footwear and clothing on vulnerability to attack. Walkers wearing tight skirts and high heels were found to be more vulnerable than those wearing leggings or trousers and flat shoes. The study concludes that walking style, footwear, and clothing can all serve as cues to attackers about an individual's vulnerability to attack.
It would appear that attackers tend to target victims who offer a sufficient reward for minimal effort. Victims who have been repeatedly victimised tend to possess qualities that suggest vulnerability, such as a gestural walking style.
By modifying your walking style, you signal to potential attackers that they are not easy prey. Walking with longer strides, full arm swing, and high energy makes you less likely to be targeted by attackers.
In my Ladies' self-defence classes (Register for more information) and my junior Judo classes, I teach just how to take the advantage of walking styles. Because of the above but also because, well let's face it we call all do with making ourselves look more confident.
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