Training in self defense is like purchasing an auto and home owners insurance policy in that it is an investment in one’s personal safety and well-being. Just as purchasing insurance protects your car and home from potential damage or loss, training in self defense equips you with the skills and knowledge to protect yourself in potentially dangerous situations.
Both auto and home owners insurance and self defense training require a certain level of foresight and planning. When purchasing insurance, you anticipate the potential risks and hazards that your car or home may face and choose a policy that will cover those risks. Similarly, when training in self defense, you anticipate the potential dangers you may face in your daily life and learn how to effectively defend yourself against them.
Both auto and home owners insurance and self defense training also require regular maintenance and updating. Your car and home insurance policies need to be reviewed and updated as your circumstances change, and your self defense skills also need to be practiced and refined on a regular basis in order to stay effective.
Furthermore, just as you would not rely solely on insurance to keep your car and home safe, you should not rely solely on self defense training to keep yourself safe. Insurance and self defense training both work best when used in conjunction with other safety measures. For example, you would install a security system in your home to deter burglars, and you would also lock your car doors and park in well-lit areas to deter car thieves. Similarly, you would practice good situational awareness and avoid potentially dangerous situations, in addition to training in self defense.
In conclusion, just as purchasing an auto and home owners insurance policy is an investment in the safety and security of your property, training in self defense is an investment in the safety and security of yourself. Both require foresight, planning, and regular maintenance, and both work best when used in conjunction with other safety measures.