The ability to defend oneself is just as important today as any time in our past. All one has to do is pic up a newspaper to see how crime has become part of our lives. To avoid being a victim, experts agree that some type of self-defense training is a good idea. The big payoff is confidence - the feeling that you are not helpless.
Most styles place major emphasis on the learning of various techniques.
While techniques are important, our training methods and drills develop attributes that are necessary for techniques to work. These attributes include timing, speed, power, reflexes and coordination. This comprehensive system of fighting effectively integrates weapons, striking, trapping and grappling. Training in this art develops flow, spontaneity and sensitivity, which are the highest levels of any martial art. Weapons training teaches ways to deal swiftly with an attacker using ordinary items for defense.