SKILL: “the ability to do something well.”
Self-defense training is all about developing a set of important skills that need to be learned, honed and become automatic under the most dire and stress-filled situations possible. This, of course, does not happen overnight. Nor does it happen from taking a “self-defense class” at the local community center.
Time, energy & focus has to be put in. You have to learn the new skills. You then have to apply those skills in context. And finally you have to use these skills in context and under duress. There is a progression of learning.
My point is you can take a self-defense class or seminar but you have to repeat that class/seminar to keep those skills. How often? IMO, on-going classes at least 2x per week is the minimal. Not everyone can do this. I understand. So, if you are time-crunched and are going to do the seminar method, re-taking that seminar is the key. Re-taking it every year (or more often) would be to your best advantage. Oh, and not all seminars are created equal. Too often they are too technical for the average person to retain and use the skills when needed.
TIP: All hope is not lost! The PCC offers both on-going weekly classes and self-defense workshops to help you in this skill acquisition & development!
If you are interested and want to try us on for size…