Post by AKSDave on Jul 8, 2008 9:23:50 GMT -5
Several weeks ago our class did something we had talked about for sometime. Students and instructors came to class wearing a old white T-shirt to practice self defense against an attacker with a knife.
We regularly practice self defense, but had this different is the weapon of choice was a RED permanent marker. Students were instructed to use the marker as a weapon and try to stab or strike through the block and to not stop until their partner had gained control.
It was great fun and an excellent learning experience. T-shirt inspection at the end of class said that the Black Belts got the worst of it. The students took great enthusiasm in trying to make their mark on the formerly pristine targets. I would only recommend that if you want to try this exercise purchase a good grade of maker. Some of the markers allowed the ink to spray around the tip, a few students looked like cast members from Braveheart.
We regularly practice self defense, but had this different is the weapon of choice was a RED permanent marker. Students were instructed to use the marker as a weapon and try to stab or strike through the block and to not stop until their partner had gained control.
It was great fun and an excellent learning experience. T-shirt inspection at the end of class said that the Black Belts got the worst of it. The students took great enthusiasm in trying to make their mark on the formerly pristine targets. I would only recommend that if you want to try this exercise purchase a good grade of maker. Some of the markers allowed the ink to spray around the tip, a few students looked like cast members from Braveheart.