Why should everyone learn to defend themselves?

The warrior's mindset is a way of life that changes how one deals with obstacles, disappointments, and hardships. As a consequence of modern conveniences – domestication – many of us have simply become too soft.

While most of us don't have to fight or struggle most of the time, a life of ease and enjoyment makes us weak and fragile, leaving us ill-equipped to deal with challenges when they arise.

Adopting a warrior's mindset requires a complete paradigm shift. This includes toughening yourself up, learning to live a bit more independently, and coping with obstacles. It also entails learning how to defend yourself.

You don't have to be the next Bruce Lee or Batman to be successful. However, you should have a basic understanding of self-defence and know how to look after yourself. Here are a few key reasons why.

Self-defence can help you to defend yourself and others.

We may live in a time where violence and fights are relatively rare (thank God), but the reality is that you still have to defend yourself now and then. Whether you're involved in a bar brawl or attacked on the street. In such a situation, your ability to defend yourself can be a matter of life and death, as well as whether you can protect your family and return alive.

Self-defence elevates you to the position of the alpha.

The advantage of self-defence isn't always in its ability to help you win a fight, but in how you feel and how you approach a situation.

Ultimately, physical ability and power are the most important assets in life. While you can negotiate or bribe someone, if your counterpart is stronger, faster, or more dangerous, they ultimately have the final say in how things are settled.

You gain self-confidence and authority when you are able to fight when necessary. It makes you the „alpha“ of the group (yes, this applies to women too) and prevents others from putting pressure on you.

And if you are able to look after yourself, you can act as you see fit, and do so without fear.

Discipline is conveyed through training.

And finally, learning self-care is a useful activity in itself. Martial arts training is a fantastic way to improve your physical and emotional well-being. Emphasising discipline is one of the most important aspects of mastering martial arts. In a tense situation, it is important to apply the right technique and remain calm. By repeatedly practicing the same kick and learning not to pay attention to the opponent, but simply to see them as an obstacle to overcome.

If you transfer this approach to other areas of your life, you will notice a significant improvement in your ability to get things done, stay calm, and take control of your own destiny.

That's why fighting is something everyone should learn.