New Years Resolutions

Yep I got a few… Be a good mom/wife, eat right, exercise more, fortify my boundaries and respect others, excel at my job…

But there is one more – one I mentioned last year – that is important and won’t take a huge sacrifice in time or money. In fact, I encourage anyone reading my blog to do with me (if they haven’t already).

Take a Self Defense Course.

I first learned about the importance of taking a self defense when I read “My Answer is No – If That’s OK with You.” What got me interested was not the obvious and equally as important reason – to physical protection. Instead, what swayed my decision is the fact in order to protect yourself physically, you also have to protect yourself emotionally. A benefit of learning self defense is learning to protect your inner self too.

Last week I discovered a blog called “Think Like a Black Belt” by Lori Hoeck and read the following:

Yet, when self defense is learned as a life skill, the resulting boundary setting abilities, the awareness, and the body language knowledge can develop a powerful and healthy sense of:
• “I am worth defending.”
• “My emotions are worth protecting.”
• “My well-being is worth leaving the influence of users, abusers, and narcissists.”

Well that set my resolve once again. I will be signing up for the class I’ve been eyeing today.

Check out Lori’s blog for yourself. She along with Betsy Wuebker of the blog Passing Thru  will be starting a series focusing on “Why are narcissists such crazy-makers?” this month.  Lori also features advice on recognizing tactics of emotional abusers and ways to deflect them.

Lori has authored a free e-book on self-defense that can be found here: http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/book-think-like-a-black-belt

If you are in Tucson – here are some links to Women’s Self Defense Courses that have upcoming classes. There are a variety of classes – so check out each website and call to find your best fit. I listed classes geared towards Women and are just one or two days just to get us started.

Ultima Self Defense and Fitness  (520) 721-2348
Krav Maga Classes for men and women! Intro Course
Next Class: 2/13/10 at both locations

Combat Fit 520-396-4864
Women's Saturday 2 hour Workshop
Next Class: 2/20/2010

Kodenkan of Tucson Martial Arts & Fitness 520.722.1863
Womens Self-Defense 2 day weekend class
Next Class: 2/27/10 – 2/28/10

Ko Sho 520-909-1355
Women's Self Defense
Private Sessions – call to book

Kodenkan Martial Arts Academy (520) 323 - 9424
Women's Self Defense
Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Tucson Fitness Training (520) 260-5085
Woman's Self Defense in Tucson
Call for info

Warrior School  (520) 548-7434
Female Fight Back
Next Class: 1/23/2010 (Sahuarita)
                    2/6/2010 (Marana)
                    3/27/2010(Marana)