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Self Defence at Storm Family Martial Arts


πŸ›‘ This Week at Storm: Self-Defence Training with the Fight SMART System πŸ‘Š

At Storm Family Martial Arts, we believe that self-defence is an essential life skill. That’s why in this week’s adult classes, we focused on practical, effective self-defence techniques using our unique Fight SMART System.

The Fight SMART System is designed to give students real-world self-defence skills that work in high-pressure situations.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist, these techniques will help you feel confident, prepared, and capable of protecting yourself and others.

πŸ₯‹ What is the Fight SMART System?

The Fight SMART System** is built on five key principles:

βœ… Situational Awareness – Recognizing threats before they happen.
βœ… Movement & Positioning – Keeping yourself in the safest possible position.
βœ… Adaptability – Using simple, effective techniques in different situations.
βœ… Reaction & Counterattacks – Responding quickly and decisively.
βœ… Threat De-escalation – Avoiding danger whenever possible.

This system isn’t about fancy moves that only work in a dojoβ€”it’s about practical techniques that can be applied in real-life situations.

πŸ”₯ Key Self-Defence Techniques We Covered This Week

πŸ›‘ 1. Breaking Free from Grabs
Many real-life confrontations start with an attempt to grab or restrain someone. This week, we drilled several escapes from wrist grabs, bear hugs, and collar grabs, focusing on:

βœ… Using leverage over strength – Even against a bigger opponent, the right technique can break a grip.
βœ… Striking while escaping – Adding a quick strike (such as a palm strike or elbow) to create space.
βœ… Following up with movement – Not just breaking free, but ensuring a safe exit.

πŸ₯Š **2. Defending Against Strikes**
Real-world attacks can be unpredictable, so we practiced how to defend against sudden punches, focusing on:

βœ… Covering & shielding effectively – Protecting the head while maintaining vision.
βœ… Deflecting & countering – Redirecting an attack and responding immediately.
βœ… Using effective counterstrikes – Targeting weak points (chin, throat, groin) to disable an attacker quickly.

🚢 3. Dealing with Multiple Attackers
A common challenge in self-defence is handling more than one opponent. We drilled:

βœ… Positioning to avoid being surrounded.
βœ… Using angles to escape rather than fight head-on.
βœ… Quick decision-making under pressure.

πŸƒ 4. Escape & Evasion Tactics
Not every situation requires a fight! We covered how to recognize threats early, create distance, and use voice commands to avoid conflict.

 

πŸ’ͺ Why Every Adult Should Learn Self-Defence

Self-defence isn’t just about fightingβ€”it’s about confidence, awareness, and control. Our Fight SMART System gives students the tools to:

πŸ”Ή Stay calm in stressful situations.
πŸ”Ή React quickly and effectively.
πŸ”Ή Avoid danger before it happens.

Want to experience this training for yourself? Book a FREE trial class and learn the self-defence skills that could one day save your life!

πŸ“ Storm Family Martial Arts – Locations in Maidenhead, Bracknell, Warfield, Wokingham, Windsor, Twyford & Woodley

πŸ’» Visit our website: www.sfma.co.uk

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