How I did it: I had been thinking about doing this for some time, so I took a little stroll around the Internet to see what I could find in my area. I came across a Krav Maga center this is about a 20 minute drive from where I live. So I checked it out on their intro night and I loved it! I've been going there since January a couple times a week.

Lessons & tips: Defenitely try it out before you commit (eg buy a membership).

Learn something practical. The whole stomp, kick, scrape thing you learn in junior high is great, but learn something that's actually going to hurt someone. Chances are if someone is attacking you, they're not just gonna stop because you kick them once.

Get in shape. When defending yourself you will need endurance and at some point you just might have to run.

Resources: fightfitohio.com

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Apr 10, 2011, 06:35AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer