The average person reading this doesn’t have to be told that unexpected dangers can arise at any moment so being prepared isn’t paranoia; it's smart. Yet, people who train the way we do often get accused of being extreme and downright paranoid. Let’s break down why this isn’t the case at all.
Empty Hand course participant drills down on how to handle someone attempting to steal her vehicle.
Self-Defense: Your First Line of Defense
When you are your own first line of defense, you don’t have to rely on someone else being notified and waiting for them to come to the rescue. You have the skills and readiness to act immediately. Here’s why learning self-defense is can be a life saver:
Confidence and Peace of Mind: We have personally witnessed how experience builds your competence and in turn gives you more confidence. This confidence allows you to navigate life with a sense of security.
Situational Awareness: Self-defense training sharpens your awareness, helping you spot potential threats before they escalate.
Immediate Response: In dangerous situations, the first few seconds are critical. Knowing how to defend yourself can give you the upper hand and save lives.
Relying on Training: Many people think that if they're ever in an emergency situation, they'll know what to do instinctively. This simply isn't true. You will rely on what you've trained for in those situations. Without proper training, panic and fear take over.
How would you know how to handle different situations unless you train for it? Active Shooter course participant shoots from an unorthodox position.
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Trauma Preparedness
Accidents and emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. Thankfully, you don’t have to go to medical school to learn basic trauma management. Here’s why being prepared with trauma management skills is important:
Quick Intervention: In traumatic situations, every second counts. Knowing how to stop bleeding and manage injuries can keep someone alive until professional help arrives.
Reducing Panic: When you’re trained in trauma management, you can stay calm and focused, providing effective assistance instead of panicking.
Helping Others: Your skills can make a difference not only for you but for others in need. Being prepared means you can be a lifesaver in your community.
Being Prepared is Practical, Not Paranoid
Some people see our training videos and saw we’ll never be in situations like those so it’s unnecessary. Here’s why they’re wrong:
Real-World Risks: Let’s face it, violence and accidents are realities we face. Ignoring them won’t make them go away. Though we hope to never be in an emergency situation, preparation is about facing the tough reality head-on.
Preparation Over Fear: Training in self-defense and trauma management doesn’t mean we’re living in fear. Preparation means we are ready to act and take control of your safety and those around us.
Community Protection: When more people are prepared, our communities are safer. Preparation is both proactive and responsible.
Conclusion
At Intuitive Self Protection, our focus is on preparation, not paranoia. Self-defense and trauma management skills give you the confidence, security, and capability to protect and save lives. When an emergency strikes, even the skeptics who thought your training was extreme will likely thank you for your preparedness and understand the value. It's far better to be prepared than caught off guard. To help you to be prepared for various emergency situations, we offer a series of pistol, rifle, empty-hand, and edged weapon courses. Give us a shout to let us know how we can best serve you.
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About The Author
Hank Hayes is a Combat Arts Hall of Famer and inventor of the No Lie Blade. He is the founder and CEO of both Intuitive Self Protection and NLB Tactical and creator of the ISP/NLB viscous fighting system. Since 1998, he has trained well over 30,000 Military and Law Enforcement personnel via Government contract mainly at the elite special teams level and continues to train both civilians and MIL/LE how to come home safe.
