Have You Ever Taken Up Self Defence

Once on a train I was threatened with a knife by two youths, but I shouted at them I haven't got any money when they demanded my wallet and I walked off, I guess I was very lucky, slightly stupid as they could have quite of easily used the knife. Maybe it was because I shouted that put them off? I have guardian angels that look after me I think.

It might be that your shout is like a thunder from heaven so the youths scampered in all directions.

Wow scary voice Wolfie LOL... that's a great self-defense. Take extra care of your VOICE!

The instructor said to me that I have great vocals! I guess I really got into my anger.

Thank you my friend! I guess anything new we fear and are apprehensive about, once I start to get used to it and get better I will feel more confident.

Plus I forgot to mention they get me out too instead of spending every night in front of the computer or gogglebox LOL!

They do have have middle aged ladies there and certainly a lady who's in her sixties goes! Not sure about people with back problems though.

It's probably like anything else, if you tell the instructor about a problem like that, they'll work around it.

I have made my instructor aware that I suffer with depression and anxiety issues the fact that I felt brave enough to be open and honest I think is good for me, as I am usually mistrustful of strangers.

That is one of the main factors that influenced me in going, the self esteem. Personally for me I feel the lessons are quite reasonably priced. But it depends on your budget etc I guess.

There are grades which you are tested for but it's at your own pace, and they seem very patient, which is just as well as I am not the quickest of learners.

I think I spend far too much time in front of the computer and gogglebox so I need to get out, this week is really jampacked especially tomorrow, psychology in the morning, then the gym then self defence in the evening. Mind you I do tend to be far more active in the Winter than the Summer. This could be the making of me.

Good for you Wolfie, i presume that the bit of socialising as well is working wonders for your confidence and that you feel a bit more positive. I just had a few hours out and it was just what I needed. I'll be happy to see you less on here if it means you are actually starting to feel better about things. Never forget, stomach in, chest out, and hold that head up high. xxxx

And I am off to my favourite place on Saturday and that is like swallowing a bottle of happy pills! But too much of a good thing so I go every 3-4 weeks but it's something to look forward to;0)

Thanks for the best response Wolfie my sweet. It's getting too cold to celebrate with ice cream and my other suggestion could drive me insane with longing but here goes, you can have them for me - hot toasted buttered crumpets.

I know what you mean this world and certainly society has become a scary place, we need to be able to protect ourselves.

Thank you my friend, I think it's come at exactly the right time, I hope it's going to be the making of me, I suffer terribly with self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression and this could actually turn things around into my favour. I am going to give it my best shot. And it's getting me out twice a week too, instead of spending every night in front of the computer!

CHEERS for you my friend! Share more about any positive developments with you having that self-care and healthy lifestyle program.

It will compliment the work I am doing at the gym which means I will be working harder on my body which should yield results, both mentally and physically. I just got back from a second meet and I love it, it's challenging, sweaty and hard work but it'll be worth it, I need to build my confidence and self esteem up and also deal with my anger and aggression and it's wonderful being able to release the anger and aggression by punching in a controlled environment.

Great job. It's really a good displacement strategy to relaease all your angst in life. You will be alright --meaning physically and mentally fit to face anotehr chapter in your life. Goodluck!

Just got back from my second meeting, it's wonderful I have an aura about me when I have been. I am going to sign up from Monday it's £40 a month for twice a week, which is about £5 each session not bad for a night out is it? It gets me out, it gets me meeting people, it builds my confidence and I love punching, it's so therapeutic and gets rid of my anger and aggression, not good at kicking but the technique will come. Takes 3 years to be a black belt, but right now I am more interested in building my confidence, self esteem and getting me out! I still go to the gym as well my friend, courses and therapy so my week is eaten up. I spend less time on the computer now which is a good thing. Nice to be missed dear friend x