MARTIAL ARTS AIDS FEMALE PROTECTION

by Anonymous

A recent survey has revealed that 90% of women who practise a martial art do so to become proficient in self-defence techniques. Research conducted by Lyn Davis and her team at "Snap Punch!" shows that women of all ages are becoming increasingly concerned at the prospect of being attacked outside the home and want to take more responsibility in protecting themselves.

Interviews with both male and female Instructors revealed that self-defence was rated as the main priority for women learning a martial art. 30% of those interviewed had experienced a threatening situation where they considered self-defence skills would have been beneficial in preventing an attack. All the Instructors surveyed felt their self-defence skills were a sensible precaution and increased their chances of not being attacked, or suffering any serious injury should they be targeted by an attacker.

Master Wai Po-Tang, Chief Instructor at Wing Chun Kung Fu Club in Richmond, Surrey, says that the Media have been effective in high lighting self-defence for women. "There is a growing trend in the media displaying women in action martial arts films and using self-defence to their advantage. Also, I think women like the fact of knowing they can be in control of a threatening situation……martial arts provides women with both mental and physical discipline to overcome initial fear if ever such a situation were to arise."

Achieving a greater level of fitness was cited as the second main reason for practising a martial art; confidence building was cited as third. Other reasons why women practise a martial art as revealed in the survey include weight control, gaining self-respect, developing greater flexibility, self-awareness and developing a more positive outlook on life.

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