My very first self defense workshop by IDACT!
Sunday, August 1512:28 PM
it was a blast Last Friday evening when I went for a preview workshop at Jurong Safra on self defense or rather, personal protection as the host IDACT Tactical Systems prefers to put it.
It was my very first time attending such workshop!!
Well, for a start i'm more of typical Singapore girl as most of you would know. Yet amazingly the tactics taught were amazingly simple & easily obtainable compared to the complex sets of techniques taught by otherwise traditional instructors or groups.
"A complete protection system includes prevention and understanding the predator Vs prey mindset as well as the emotional vs physical changes during a potentially hostile encounter.
Understanding these factors plays a major role in increasing your survival chances by at least 70 - 80% " says Coach Jason.
True enough, a simple balloon popped even in front of of our eyes scares a jump out of everybody;
can you imagine a hand grabbing you or being mugged from out of nowhere?
Coach Jason says "Each individual's personality is different, which is why knowing how to React & Response (tm) to your best suited is important."
Rings a lot of bells!
Reminds me of the different types of self defense that has most students repeating, memorizing or "mimicking" moves taught to them,
kinda familiar with what most of us know right?
It also sets me thinking if all those really would work;
I mean, if you're highly trained for years and what not,
definitely it will work for you!
Thing is, it kinds of defeats the purpose if you have to train for years before able to properly protect yourself, right?
Especially when crimes against individuals' on the rise.
Yeah, not forgetting we live in SG where the national hobby is Food Hunting piled with complacency, busy work schedules, burnt weekends etc,
all the more its a much viable option for those not so physically active/ not so into martial arts kind seeking to learn such skills for a just in case situation.
No worries that you ain't up to the training or skills taught as they are based on simple motor reflexes of the individual.
Their training program includes a section dedicated to fear management not only for confrontations & also for a enhanced daily living;
though simple as it seems, beneath it lies philosophies which no doubt will set your brain gears working about your own body/ mind.
In conclusion, the simple 2 hour preview was absolutely mind blowing!
Who knows what great benefits it will bring to the person for a full attendance of their programs! (they have personal protection programs & workshops on understanding emotions/fear management too)
Definitely a strong recommendation for anyone wanting to value add their individual life, looking for a short trip overseas or even corporates looking for programs to enhance staff welfare!
take charge of your safety and check out their website at http://teamidact.blogspot.com/ .
lots of upcoming activites and courses!
'get away from me' action.
closing our eyes and getting ready to be 'attacked' by Coach Jason.
