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!