Self Defense is Hard

It takes time to learn how to defend yourself. It takes even more time to do those techniques correctly.

In our dojo, the white belts' and yellow belts' basics are incorrect. Yet, the Sensei's don't fix it. Or don't think it's important to fix it. Or don't see the mistake. Then, as brown belts or even junior black belts, we're not allowed to fix their mistakes. We get yelled at if caught. I suppose, the Sensei's don't want to look bad or something. It looks worse if the kids aren't fixed at all. So, because of sloppy basics at lower ranks, the green, purple, and brown belts look like trash. Well, more so the the green and purple belts, but still. Then, there is no kime. And lots of foot, then hand motions; or hand then foot. It doesn't stop at the same time.

Self defense also depends on focus and discipline. Both senseis' aren't strict enough. They let everyone talk. If caught, the talkers are separated. That is the punishment. Nothing more severe. Sometimes Sensei Jon makes them do push ups or jumping jacks, but this is rare. Sensei Leo's strategy is to make them sit out for a little bit. THESE METHODS DO NOT HELP KEEP CHILDREN IN LINE. I apologize for being a bad student by critiquing you two, but, it needs to be said.

Also, with self defense comes time and practice. I admit, I don't usually practice my kata and such outside of the dojo.

So, successful self defense is not possible when you are an undetermined, untrained, undisciplined person.