Self Defense Seminar – A Matter of Life or Death

“There were 31,767 violent crimes reported in the city of Los Angeles last year,” read the announcement for the West Coast Hwa Rang Do® Academy’s (WCHRDA) free 90-minute self defense seminar held on Saturday June 3rd, 2006.  Though there are no quick and easy solutions, enthusiastic members of the greater community, students, friends, and family members gathered together in the spacious home of the WCHRDA to give themselves an advantage.

Chief Master Lee led the session, moderating awareness discussions and scenarios, debunking safety myths, and addressed other topics such as compliance and the psychology of the attacker.  He also introduced the participants to physical exercises and drills that included kicking, punching, and falling.  Teuk Gong Team (TGT) members suited up with protective gear to give the participants the chance to actually deliver the strikes they had been practicing.  It was a particular eye-opener and treat for many who have never thought of using their bodies in such ways.  And for those who have, it became apparent that not striking correctly and in the wrong places can have little or no effect.

“The moves were very practical!” observed Stephanie, a Los Angeles resident who has taken three different self-defense seminars now, “I gained more from this particular self defense seminar....Master Lee really enforced that you understand the concept behind each strike.”

  
“I liked Master Lee’s ‘no bull’ approach,” remarked another after the seminar, “People are willing to pay thousands of dollars on higher education, what’s the price tag on self-safety and protection?”