Teaching a family member a skill is always a gamble. When it comes to self-defense, sometimes the best defense is knowing when to call a professional instructor and just going out for lunch instead.
If she’s been a parent for twenty years and you’re trying to correct her stance, things can get tense. "Wrong" doesn't just apply to the technique; it applies to the vibe. If you’re too critical, you’re the "know-it-all kid." If she’s too resistant, she’s "impossible to teach." 4. Overestimating the Living Room Arena
Teaching self-defense in a cramped living room is a recipe for disaster. Rugs slide. Coffee tables have sharp corners. Cats get underfoot.
She tries a move she doesn't fully understand, loses her balance, and ends up taking out the floor lamp. 2. The Accidental Strike (The "Ouch" Factor)
Teaching a family member a skill is always a gamble. When it comes to self-defense, sometimes the best defense is knowing when to call a professional instructor and just going out for lunch instead.
If she’s been a parent for twenty years and you’re trying to correct her stance, things can get tense. "Wrong" doesn't just apply to the technique; it applies to the vibe. If you’re too critical, you’re the "know-it-all kid." If she’s too resistant, she’s "impossible to teach." 4. Overestimating the Living Room Arena
Teaching self-defense in a cramped living room is a recipe for disaster. Rugs slide. Coffee tables have sharp corners. Cats get underfoot.
She tries a move she doesn't fully understand, loses her balance, and ends up taking out the floor lamp. 2. The Accidental Strike (The "Ouch" Factor)