Martial Arts, UFC, and me
I’ve always wanted to learn any form of Martial Arts for self defense but I’ve never mustered enough confidence to enroll in one. This frustration crawls back at me whenever I walk home late at night after work (especially when I get to a dimly-lit area). If and when some sicko tries to mess with me, how I wish I could defend myself easily with a few flying kicks, puches, armlocks, and headbutts. But without training, I don’t have other options now but to run with all my might. Or scream for help as loud as a fireman’s siren.
Fragile as I may be during unwanted situations like these, I know I can choose not to be helpless. But hmm, what are my options? Maybe I can choose to learn a few tricks by watching Manny Paquiao’s ring fights, or watch my husband’s favorite ufc fighters on TV like B.J. Penn and Randy Couture. Hehe.
But while I’m afraid to put my TV-generated-combat-skills to test, let me just buy myself a pepper spray and keep it handy, just in case.
Posted in Personal
February 12th, 2010 7:35 pm
When I was in my twenties I took formal karate lessons. I made it all the way to brown belt, before I had to leave the program. I loved it, and the confidence it gives you is amazing.
February 14th, 2010 6:16 am
i am just like you Rochelle, did not get any training on self-defense
maybe I can fly high enough to make a kick though 
February 14th, 2010 11:11 am
I also like watching UFC on TV during free time. I love the action.
March 11th, 2010 6:26 pm
Thank you for the article, your blog is lovely! I have been having trouble keeping up with UFC this past few months but this totally got me excited again!