Self Defense Training Time

How much time do you wish to devote? Selecting a program with the goal of achieving a black belt requires a self-disciplined time commitment that involves years of training, 2 to 3 times per week, for an hour or two per lesson, with additional time spent at home practicing. Most women do not want to dedicate two hours a week to a lesson for a few years toward achieving a black belt or other martial arts fighting efficiency.

Other options involve short courses which vary in length. Many short self-defense classes, lasting 1 to 3 hours, can only provide a preview of skills and awareness rather than building proficiency. Others require 10 to 30 hours over several weeks.

Model Mugging applies synchronized teaching methodologies in 4-hour workshops spread over several weeks or a full-force basic self-defense course condensed into a weekend. The weekend course is most popular for many women.

Model Mugging equips students with martial proficiency for common assaults against women. Somewhat comparably, martial arts allow for more time to work on variables with more specific technique fundamentals and mechanical details that are not attainable within the time confines of a Model Mugging course. Often, martial arts do not have the crime analysis to work skills applicable to the conditions women face when assaulted. The Model Mugging course is more than just a collection of moves or techniques.

Model Mugging offers a comprehensive and concise self-defense program that applies the Five Principles of Self Defense and other key factors to the course, with a particular focus on self-defense for women.

Advantageously, Model Mugging teaches women what they need based on research and then applies the material to coordinated and progressive, full-force, reality-based self-defense (RBSD) scenarios, which Model Mugging began in 1971. Model Mugging self-defense training saves time and expenses.

Self-defense time commitment may be spent mastering martial arts skills that may not be feasible during the conditions of a real assault. Additionally, a short course may not cover realistic conditions and variables commonly imposed by an attacker, especially sex offenders. Model Mugging originated from the limitations of the martial arts for providing street-appropriate skills for women.

Model Mugging also applies scientific teaching methodologies that can accelerate learning time and reduce class time. Students are taught skills that are retained as subconscious reflexive memory. This is sometimes referred to as muscle memory or operant conditioning, which is a simplistic description of the martial science process that occurs during a Model Mugging self-defense course.

Assess your training objectives to help you narrow down the most suitable options for you.

Also, consider how you might justify your time and money when evaluating self-defense options, such as travel, equipment, and other associated costs.

 

Return to Choices in Self-Defense for more suggestions.