AUG 21

I passed!  Self defense class is over and yes, I passed.  I have to say, the last day was not easy.  They put us in "situations" and were not easy on us.  My only complaint (even though it was for my own good)  was that I did not train to be "attacked" by two people at the same time!  I actually took this very serious and tried to use the techniques during our situation training.  It's amazing what goes right out the window when the need is there.  Similar to natural child birth...what breathing???  I made some crucial mistakes on my last day.  They are clear to teach us to yell certain commands and it's not just to be having small chat with your attacker, but it's for your own breathing.  I put myself in a frame of mind,  I was screaming the whole time and of course was very quickly out of breath.  (My instructor thought I was asthmatic)  Hoping I am never in a situation where I have to use these things I learned but am glad it's in my subconscience and feel I could use them if needed.  Ladies, I highly recommend a self defense course like R.A.D...you WILL learn things.  It's actually recommended to take the class a few times to keep the techniques fresh in your mind.  Here's to empowerment....NO...STAY BACK....STRIKE!

AUG 8

So I've had two classes in self defense and I'm ready to do some damage! Actually, this is a completely new world for me...I can say I have never been in a physical fight in my life and hope I never have to.  Just listening to the description of what some of our "techniques" can do to another person is scary.  Officer Leising is very graphic in her descriptions and she doesn't hold back.  A huge part of self defense is awareness.  We are told over and over again to be aware of your surroundings.  Really love this class and have learned so much in just a couple of lessons.  We have learned many different "strikes" this past week and next week we get to practice them on Officer Carpenter!  This will give me much joy as I pointed out to Officer Carpenter that he got me TWICE for expired tags. STAY BACK!!...NO!!....STRIKE!!

AUG 1, 2014

The saying time flies is not an old wives tale...here we are in August and I'm ready for the August resolution.  My pick for this month is something again that I have never done but have always wanted to.  On August 6th, I take my first self defense class!  My hometown police department is having classes for the month of August and I am signed up ready to learn the proper way to kick the jelly beans out of someone!  It seems a bit ironical that my community is offering these classes...we were just named 3rd safest city in the state of KY.  (or maybe that's why they are giving the classes, people here know how to defend themseves)  I hope I learn some really cool stuff like poking out eyeballs or twisting the thumb of the assailant until he/she cries mercy.  (and even then it will be up to my discretion to let go)  Here's to empowerment!!  Wow, that sounded rather violent....