Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Self-defense courses are a criminal's dream

Think about it: what are people taught in these classes? Primarily, they're told to run away and de-escalate. Imagine being a criminal, knowing that everyone you encounter has been conditioned to respond this way. It's like having a free pass to approach anyone, knowing they're more likely to try and reason with you than defend themselves.

Furthermore, the pervasive myth that knives are unbeatable instills a sense of helplessness in potential victims. This is a criminal's dream scenario. Instead of encouraging people to fight back, these courses often reinforce the idea that the best defense is to avoid conflict altogether. This passive approach makes it far easier for criminals to target their victims.

Self-defense instructors should be teaching people how to assess threats and respond decisively. Instead, they often perpetuate fear and uncertainty by focusing on worst-case scenarios and unrealistic expectations. This not only fails to empower individuals but also creates a pool of potential victims who are more likely to freeze or flee in the face of danger.

The main target group of self defense courses are victims of violence. Their interest is knowing how to stand their ground, not a runner's club.

If a self defense course endorses running away, the techniques tought won't be put to the test, which sustains constant income for the teacher as long as he can sustain the fear inside of participants and the false promise that if the techniques were put to the test, they would work.



Submitted October 30, 2024 at 11:26AM by Fahnenfluechtlinge https://ift.tt/nMOIApT

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