 | Master Tammy Stamps
is owner and Master Instructor of Stamps Academy of Taekwondo at 4065 N. Woodlawn. Stamps Academy opened in February of 1994. Master Stamps is a 5th Dan Black Belt registered through the United States Taekwondo Union and certified through the Kukiwon in Seoul, Korea. Stamps Academy teaches Olympic Style Taekwondo, Self-defense, Weapons and has a prestigious Demonstration Team which performs at numerous events around the Wichita area. Master Stamps has impressive credentials. She has been a member of the US Team, US Olympic Festival Teams, and is a National and International medalist. She is very experienced in Olympic style fighting, self-defense, weapons and forms. Master Stamps can be contacted at her office (316) 612-2378 or you can email her at stampstl@birch.net . You can also check out stampsacademy.com for further information |
Self Defense
2003-05-01 12:08:00
How good of a class is it?
: What would be good criteria to judge the worthiness of a self-defense class?
ANSWER: If you are looking for a beginners self-defense course the criteria would be the following: - A clean and space-efficient facility. - An Instructor who presents himself/herself in a very professional manner. - An Instructor who can demonstrate not only the very basics of self-defense, but one who is also proficient at an advanced level - CHECK THEIR CREDENTIALS. - A class where the "basics" are taught, not advanced or complicated techniques that could get you hurt. - Being taught that staying out of a situation, either walking away or talking your way out is the best solution. However, if that does not work, being taught what to do in a variety of circumstances. If you have taken a self-defense course and cannot recall what was taught weeks later, then it was a waste of your time. If this was the case, perhaps the class was something the Instructor rushed through or you did not take seriously and invest the time to practice, whether mentally or physically. However, if you experienced a change in your mindset and awareness or learned something you could take with you, you are miles ahead of the normal individual who doesn't take the time to gain the knowledge. One technique could save your life or the life of someone you love. A good self-defense class is one where a person does not have to think about what to do but rather just react with something simple and effective. If you have to think about it, you are going to be a victim for sure. A physical confrontation only allows one moment to react, use it wisely.
