Attended class again today. So far on Tuesdays I'm the only student in my class and get a private lesson. I so love going to these classes, I leave totally energized, and have more energy for the remainder of the evening. After a class, I feel strong and confident and I swear that I stand a little taller.
Today we worked on some basic self-defense moves. Even a few simple moves and some info on what to watch for when in a parking lot make me feel a little safer. Since I've never run into any problems, I don't normally worry about personal attacks like this, but it is so good to be aware and prepared at all times. I'm learning to defend myself and I love that kind of confidence!
One of the big things that John talks about for self-defense is being aware and watching what is going on around you right now. To a certain extent, this is the premise of mindfulness, another concept I've been trying to learn lately. I am someone who can take in lots of different information at one time, but this also means that I tend not to focus 100% on what is going on at this moment. I notice this in class as well. People are coming and going, the phone is ringing, kids are running around. I'm trying to observe all of it at once when I really need to focus on the teacher only. Maybe practicing this in class will help me to build focus and mindfulness in other parts of my life as well?
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