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Self Defense Strategy: Run Like The Wind

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Running is a very good self defense strategy. It’s about avoidance. As I learned in TaeKwonDo, the “best punch is no punch.” Martial Arts are frequently mentioned when discussing self defense. There is thousands of years of history regarding this beautiful and ancient art form.

And there is tremendous wisdom that can be learned from its teachings.  A Chinese Proverb proclaims;

“Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.”

If you can avoid a confrontation, that is preferred to trying out your ...

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TaeKwonDo as Art Form of Self Defense

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The history of Tae Kwon Do as a form of self defense dates back thousands of year to Korea.  Loosely translated  to the art of kicking and punching.  As far as practicality in a street fight, like anything else, it comes down to the competence of the user.  Just like a gun in an untrained hand is dangerous, so is someone with minimal Tae Kwon Do skills attempting a spinning hook kick against a real opponent.

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