“What would you do if you
were suddenly attacked by a
15 stone man?”
Let me tell you what happened to me.
Better yet, let me tell you how I overcame my worst of fears.
(Or how I gained a new confidence I never thought possible.)
It was December…the time of year when it’s dark at 4pm. I was walking home from Christmas shopping with my hands full of packages.
Suddenly, out of the gloom, a man ran toward me. I wondered if it was someone I knew. I half smiled. As he ran up to me, I still couldn’t make out who it was. To my shock, he suddenly grabbed my shoulder with one hand and, with the other…my crotch!
Packages dropped to the pavement. He muttered in my ear, “Did you like it baby?” and ran off.
I started to cry. My world had now become a terrifying, dangerous place. I quickly picked up the packages as two young men came over to help. I ignored them and started to run. I kept running until I found myself breathless at the front of my home.
Though I wasn’t hurt, from that day on I was extremely uneasy in the dark – even in my driveway. Worse, for the first time in my life, I was completely terrified of strangers. These fears stayed with me for a lot of years.
Maybe I should think myself lucky. I mean, a report was published that the number of rapes reported to the police (thousands go unreported), showed that somewhere a man raped a woman every five minutes. That’s over 100,000 per year!
What could anyone say to these women? Well, I’ve found an answer. Karate World! Don’t worry. It is the number one martial arts school in the country.
Now you may be thinking I’m just going to tell you all about using karate to hammer 15 stone bad guys. Not quite. Before you jump to conclusions, let me tell you what this school has really done for me…
For starters, after taking only a few classes in an amazing women’s self defence programme, my 15 years of fear started to evaporate. I started to feel a restored sense of confidence. I learned simple “awareness” techniques (more on this later) could of prevented the attack in the first place. For the first time in years, I began to feel I could take care of myself.
You’ve no idea how healing all this was. Though I’m only a small 8 stone woman, in many ways I no longer felt helpless. In fact, the benefits of my karate training spilled over many other areas of my life…
For example, I’m, in sales and I talk to 25 to 30 people a day. I was once talking with a male customer who was especially demanding. My karate training made it much easier for me to hold my own. It gave me such a different feeling. I mean, I had the self control. I knew I could beat him just by keeping my temper and remaining calm. It was such a marvellous feeling of …power!
So let me tell you about the founder of Karate World. You probably already know him… Stephen Thompson. That’s right, he has been European and World Karate Champion, in fact for 8 years he was undefeated! Now this may sound impressive (because it is), but if you talk to him this is not what he is most proud of, he says it is changing the lives of people like me that makes him feel proud.
He started teaching karate to women after reading too many stories about attacks on innocent victims by low life’s. With top-rated martial arts schools, he felt he had a civic duty to do something – anything.
His first idea was to offer FREE mini classes. Classes that taught the basics of what every woman should know to protect herself.
Another was to mail post cards to women with advice on how they can avoid danger. Maybe you’ve seen one already.
One talks about the secret of dealing with fear itself: “Fear is like a toothless dog: all bark and no bite.” Master Thompson goes on to explain what most of us forget (or have never learned). He states that each of us have two types of fear…
First, you have the fear of circumstances. Here’s where you find yourself in a truly dangerous situation: fear with a bite. Like the fear of getting hit by a car when crossing the road, facing a vicious dog. Or, in my case, the fear of being molested by a 15 stone man! These types of fear are there to protect you by energizing your mind and body – fast. Your body gets pumped with the “fight or flight” response.
Your second type of fear, however is different. Unlike the first type, this fear plays havoc with your sense of security using only a “bark.” You’re never truly in danger of injury or harm (you just think you are). Fears like:
- Meeting new people
- Trying new things
- Holding to ideas different to others
These are fears that you must conquer, Master Thompson urges. They have no use, other than to hold you back, keeping you from your goals and your dreams.
Let me tell you, if I’d have known just this, maybe I would not have spent 15 years scared of strangers. I mean, face it, not every 15 stone man is out to get me!
So how do you conquer these second-type fears? Here’s where it gets interesting…To truly conquer the fears that only “bark” you must first learn to conquer the fears that “bite.”
So how do you do that? With Master Thompson’s simple-to-learn self defence skills. Tricks that any woman can pick up. (I mean, just look at me: A petite 8 stone woman whose kick I thought was only good for tossing off my shoes.)
Tricks and skills like these:
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Two simple skills that empower you to remain calm when faced with danger
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One amazing trick that allows you to escape when grabbed from behind
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One powerful set of easy-to-learn moves that frees you when an attacker grabs your wrists
With just these under your belt, imagine the sense of freedom that comes to you. Not just to your mind, but to your whole being. Of course, you may think you’re not strong enough or have the speed to pull of these moves. I understand. That’s how I felt when I first got started.
Again, with Master Thompson’s programme, any woman can do it. In fact, Karate World focuses more on balance than power of your punch or kick. For example, ponder these three key ideas:
Double your physical power (without weight training) with a few easy-to-learn principles of body balance. With this alone, you can kick and punch with devastating power.
Avoid even the threat of an attack from an increase in your awareness. Amazingly, your mind has a built in self defence mechanism. Discover how to turn it on, and your mind will tell you when danger lurks ahead – automatically.
Teach yourself common sense strategies that allow you to avoid “high-risk” situations. Learn what they are and how to avoid them. Plus, learn one simple trick that virtually guarantees that men won’t assault you.
Still not convinced? Then study the “Three Keys to Personal Safety” (taught in the free class). These alone will instantly transform you into the type of woman a thug would never even think of attacking.
You won’t believe it, but your body learns an unmistakable language that tells a street predator:
“DON’T MESS WITH ME.”
As a result, you can see yourself walking to your car late at night, calm and in control. You’re effortlessly aware of your surroundings. You move with confidence and authority. You know you can handle virtually any situation. You are at ease. You have the peace of mind you are looking for and deserve.
What’s more, your karate training doesn’t just limit you to scaring of potential attackers. You find yourself without that fear that has the loudest “bark”: the fear of failure. When you discover it has no bite, you find yourself taking on more challenges, more adventures than you ever thought possible.
But don’t take my word for it. Look over the following three accounts. These are from women who’ve also experienced the liberating power of martial arts…
Trish Melnick,
“My daughter had trained at two other schools before coming to the Karate World. It so happened we were passing the school one day and we saw a sign that read ‘New Class Starting’ So I pulled in to take a look. It was highly impressive. The teacher was very positive, clear, energetic. He explained the purpose of every movement, some of which my daughter had learned, but hadn’t understood their strategic purposes. Within 15 minutes she said, ‘ I want to train here.’ She started classes and I watched from the sidelines.
“Six months later, however, one of the instructors invited me to take a free private lesson. Several months after that, I took him up on it (after all, I was really out of shape!). Five years later, my daughter and I are black belts. I have done things I never thought possible. As a result, I have much more confidence. For instance, I no longer feel anxious when I have to do public speaking engagement. I work as a psychotherapist and this training has made me a better therapist in so many different ways”.
“And, of course, I have the benefit of knowing how to physically protect myself. I would not have accomplished this in any other school.”
Lynda Evans.
“Before I started at Karate World I put limits on myself. I used to question my skills. Now I have a much easier time showing my confidence in what I can do. I just come across as a person you can trust to get the job done.
“People can see the difference in me. I’m a much happier person. My parents even see it. You know. I’m 26 and they say they can’t believe the change in my attitude. It’s just wonderful what Karate World has done for me. I now have a job as an accounting manager. I get paid more and I oversee different functions and people. (The fact that I can also stop someone from attacking me is just an extra bonus.)”
Lori Dyer.
“I just wanted to do something to exercise and get into shape. Once I started going to a gym but quit. It was only when I started at Karate World did I find what I needed to keep me going.
“It was simple. I just needed someone to work out with. I mean, at the Academy, the whole thing is one big social event. You’re like family down there. They’re happy to see you. The other students and the instructors have become my friends. Not just in the school, but socially also.
“Now you know why I’m doing 50 push ups instead of just four. Why I now have the stamina to run a 10K instead of finding myself out of breath after just a warm-up. And let’s not forget why I now feel more powerful. I can defend myself. This is something that has literally changed my life. All the things I’ve learned,…I don’t think I would sell it for a million pounds.”
Now, in spite of all the things you’ve read so far, you may still have a concern. You may be thinking, “How can I know for sure what Karate World teaches will work for me?”
Well, it’s never been easier to find out. I’m talking about Master Thompson’s offer of a FREE class. You can see for yourself, as I did, If Master Thompson can truly deliver what I’ve promised in this letter. (And yes, the offer comes with no strings attached)
So just imagine how you’ll feel. You’ll have a private, one to one instruction from a Professional Instructor, like this…
Mind-Smart Protection
- Warm to the idea of emotional respect, for both yourself and others
- Gain power from the “Six Points of Body Balance”
- Learn to handle the Three Weapons of Self Defence.
- Pick-up simple self-defence techniques you can practice at home
- Gain super confidence with the “Three Self-Defence techniques every woman should know.”
- Take on the key defensive skills to do with “Posture & Body Language”
One easy-to-use technique that will instantly give you more confidence when dealing with co-workers, bosses – even your spouse!
Believe me, with just a 30-minute class, you’ll never again experience fear that robs you of your confidence, your power to act. Like me, you’ll find a renewed sense of your own well-being and zest. In short, you’ll gain a much greater sense of (dare I say it) …peace.
And it’s all FREE! You have absolutely no risk.
One more thing. Whatever you decide about Karate World, you’ll take with you a free subscription to the newsletter, “Street Smarts.” Use it to remind yourself of what you learned in the classes. It’ll give you all the things you should do to avoid danger and male predators.
Sorry, I can’t resist. Let me tell you about another incident that happened to me. It was after I’d started my martial arts training. It was September, late at night. I was walking from the Cinema with my Mother-in-law. I noticed a young man 20 feet away keeping pace with us. Right away, I began to think, “If this guy is up to no good, how can I defend myself and my Mother-in-law?” I took a firm grip on my umbrella and held tightly to my Mother-in-law’s arm. If anything was going to happen, I felt confident that I could sort it. Then I turned and looked directly into his eyes. We walked a little farther, and I turned to look at him again. Thankfully, he crossed to the other side of the street. Perhaps he meant no harm. I don’t care if he did or didn’t. What was different was how I felt. Instead of intimidation and terror, I felt calm, alert and, you’ve got it, powerful!