WDP025: How to choose a self-defense class or instructor

09/22/18 • 32 min

This episode is late again for a variety of reasons, not least of which is that I have been travelling. That said, I think you'll like it as it answers a question I get asked all the time: how do I choose a self-defense class or instructor?

In this episode, I list numerous aspects you should take into consideration before making such a choice. The list isn't complete, but it certainly helps you avoid the biggest problems.

Enjoy!

Episode homepage:http://www.wimsblog.com/25

Show notes:

1. Intro

Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere
Basic Self-Defense, Part 1: http://www.wimsblog.com/Basicselfdefense1
Interview with Iain on my podcast: http://www.wimsblog.com/2018/04/podcast-episode-18-interview-with-iain-abernethy/

2. How to choose a self-defense class or instructor

Patreon Quick Q&A on choosing a self-defense class or instructor: https://www.patreon.com/posts/quick-q-017-how-21152565
In the Name of Self-Defense: What it costs. When it's worth it: https://amzn.to/2xs0Op1
The Law of Self Defense: https://amzn.to/2zoq0hC
How to choose a knife for everyday carry: http://www.wimsblog.com/2018/03/how-to-choose-a-knife-for-everyday-carry/
Atienza kali murder trial (he was found guilty...): https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/26/nyregion/man-who-killed-a-bouncer-is-called-heroic-by-his-lawyer.html

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In this episode, I list numerous aspects you should take into consideration before making such a choice. The list isn't complete, but it certainly helps you avoid the biggest problems.

Enjoy!

Episode homepage:http://www.wimsblog.com/25

Show notes:

1. Intro

Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere
Basic Self-Defense, Part 1: http://www.wimsblog.com/Basicselfdefense1
Interview with Iain on my podcast: http://www.wimsblog.com/2018/04/podcast-episode-18-interview-with-iain-abernethy/

2. How to choose a self-defense class or instructor

Patreon Quick Q&A on choosing a self-defense class or instructor: https://www.patreon.com/posts/quick-q-017-how-21152565
In the Name of Self-Defense: What it costs. When it's worth it: https://amzn.to/2xs0Op1
The Law of Self Defense: https://amzn.to/2zoq0hC
How to choose a knife for everyday carry: http://www.wimsblog.com/2018/03/how-to-choose-a-knife-for-everyday-carry/
Atienza kali murder trial (he was found guilty...): https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/26/nyregion/man-who-killed-a-bouncer-is-called-heroic-by-his-lawyer.html

Thanks for listening!

Please like, share and leave a review!

If you want to support the podcast while also getting access to loads of unique content, go to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere

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Previous Episode

WDP024: Interview with Professor Drew Anderson

I've been looking forward to it for a while and now I finally got the chance to interview Professor Drew Anderson. He is a Psychology professor but also a Fireman, EMT and much more.

We do a deep dive into PTSD and trauma, how to handle it and build resilience, handling disturbed individuals and much more.

As always, there is a Q&A at the end.

Enjoy!

Professor Drew Anderson

Episode homepage:http://www.wimsblog.com/24

Show notes:

1. PTSD, trauma and resilience

Feeling Good by David Burns https://amzn.to/2OPaL79
Mind Over Mood by Christine Padesky https://amzn.to/2KwxGAx
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies http://www.abct.org

2. Handling disturbed individuals

Talking Them Through: Crisis Communications with the Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill by Rory Miller https://amzn.to/2AHMbSE
Excited delirium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excited_delirium
Verbal Judo https://amzn.to/2OfN2M9
No touch bullshit martial arts: https://youtu.be/Sr0AbiM3kMg

3.Applied Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_muscle_relaxation
Appliedrelaxation.com 50% off until September 15 Promocode: wimsblog

4. Q&A

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change Feeling good https://amzn.to/2BvnCbG
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy: https://amzn.to/2nWwVbd
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises: https://traumaprevention.com
Prof. Anderson's site:www.Appliedrelaxation.com

Thanks for listening!

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Next Episode

WDP026: Crossover podcast with Iain Abernethy

It was heaps of fun to record this special crossover podcast episode with Karate-expert Iain Abernethy. I had him on my podcast in episode 18 and it was a great interview. Iain suggested the idea of doing something together and I agreed right away. This is the result.

The concept was this: We asked our followers on social media (and me on Patreon too) for questions to ask the other instructor. During the talk, we ask eachother these questions and then discuss them a bit. Iain comes from a mainly Japanese and Okinawan martial arts perspective where mine is mostly from Chinese martial arts. I think there are some interesting comparisons we made about the arts and how to train, along with hearing more from how we each view things.

I very much enjoyed our conversation, I learned a lot and I'm confident you'll enjoy it as well.

If you'd like us to do this again, let me know in the comments and we'll set it up.

Enjoy!

Show notes:

1. Differences between Japanese and Chinese forms