{"id":888,"date":"2021-11-23T05:45:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T05:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/classof2023.fountainheadschools.org\/?p=888"},"modified":"2021-11-23T05:45:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T05:45:50","slug":"learning-kudo-for-self-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classof2023.fountainheadschools.org\/index.php\/2021\/11\/23\/learning-kudo-for-self-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning kudo for Self Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For this experience, I joined a class for Kudo which is a mixed martial art that teaches safety and practicality. I attended about 20-25 classes in total and I learnt a lot throughout the duration of this experience. Since I have no prior experience of martial arts, the instructor initially focused on teaching basic punches and kicks and then elaborating on techniques specific to Kudo. L1, L2, L4, L5, L6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LO1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the help of my instructor\/supervisor, I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses. Due to good flexibility, I was able to perform good kicks but lacked adequate strength when it came to throwing punches. I felt more capable when I was able to identify my weaknesses and work on them to actually improve my performance. Gradually, I started to feel more confident and felt that if someone tried to attack me I am relatively more prepared to fight them off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LO2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main challenge for me was the physical fitness required for kudo classes. Due to my lifestyle during the pandemic, I had reduced physical movement and therefore when I joined the class I used to get tired very easily. One day a new teacher came and made us undergo rigorous training and exercise which left me sore for days. However, with time I started to enjoy this challenge and built up my strength and stamina with the help of my supervisor. I started to actually feel more energetic and pumped up throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LO4: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the instances when perseverance and commitment was when I had an increase in workload from school, these attributes were particularly needed during the week in which I had continuous summative assessments. I often felt like skipping kudo classes and staying home to study and prepare for my test but I showed perseverance and went to class. This actually proved beneficial to me because I was able to clear my mind, reduce stress and put my full focus in studying when I did so after class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LO6: Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The issue I can connect this to is Women’s safety. My concern for my own safety was my main reason behind embarking this experience. As a young girl living in India, I have often been scared to walk home or go out at night. This is a common case with many people worldwide, through learning Kudo I have learnt self-defense techniques and built my strength which makes me feel safer and slightly more secure when it comes to situations where my safety could be at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is some evidence from kudo classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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learning different kicks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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practicing punches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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