This week I was kicking it with someone who is not only one
of my very good friends but also my karate instructor Grand Master Bryan “Paz”
Pazdzierz. Grand Master Paz is both a highly accomplished martial artist and an
IFBB Pro Body Builder. He has trained in martial arts for 32 years, teaching for NAAMA Karate 22 years and has owned
his own school for 20 years. He holds many belts including a 1st Degree Black
belt in Iaido, a 2nd Degree Black belt in Jujitsu, a 5th Degree
Black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a 7th Degree Black belt in NAAMA
Karate.
When I told Grand
Master Paz that I was writing this blog about people that I “kick it with” he
said he was in. Then I asked him what he would like to share with the world. His
response was “Safety and Security.” He told me the first question everyone asks
him, is how can I stop someone from harming/robing me? His answer to that
question was “first of all it takes three points for a crime to happen, a
criminal, a victim, and an opportunity. So the best defense anyone could have
is mental self-defense.” As a fighter
studies other fighters so he can be prepared for battle, people must study life
so they are prepared for anything.
The idea of
mental self-defense is made up of two key elements, common sense and awareness.
The common sense element of mental self-defense is exactly that common sense.
Park in well lite areas, walk in groups, don’t leave alone, and have a back-up
plan. The awareness element of mental self-defense tells you to be aware of
your surroundings, the people around you, the route your taking, the cars
around you and so on. When you have both awareness and common sense you take
away the criminals opportunity. One stat
Grand Master Paz really wanted me to share with everyone is if you have the
ability to run two city blocks you can avoid around 75% of attacks.
If you would like
to learn more about mental self-defense, NAAMA Karate or Grand Master Bryan “Paz” Pazdzierz please go to one of the
links below.
Twitter: @PAZMAN202
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