Dash For Power

How we are able to handle ourselves as we age becomes a matter of vital concern, and especially for women. In Britain, there is a women’s self defense course that is bringing surprising results. The Toronto Globe and Mail reports that an elderly British woman who is taking self defense training recently fought off two muggers with her self defense stick, one of whom was hospitalized. Rather a star, she now gives examples. Classes begin with warm ups, they focus on gentle movement of the hands, wrists, arms and bodies, and goes on to turning and twirling the stick. Pupils of all ages learn how to practice sets of movements.

It is only then they begin to learn simple strangle holds, arm locks and throws, using their walking sticks. Kevin Garwood, a British martial arts expert has devised this special walking stick that helps seniors, and particularly senior women, to walk safely and protect themselves if attacked. He added that the woman he had trained who fought off the muggers went to the police station because she was worried about having hurt the boys.

Now that is consideration. She will get to Heaven, with her wise heart and agile skills. The boys, somewhat the wiser, still need to work on several skills. Including, it would seem, their social skills before they get out of reform school.

Derek Dashwood

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