Want To Have Fun?

Something that some people don’t understand about training in Self Defense is that it’s just plain fun! That indescribable feeling of empowerment, when you realize that you can actually stand up for yourself, against someone who’s much bigger, and much stronger, is seriously incredible. Why more people don’t do it may be hidden in their misunderstanding of it.
I want to tell you about a woman who came in, to train, and was certainly nervous. To save her some embarrassment, we’re going to call her Tilda. Tilda came in, oozing of uncertainty and uneasiness. She had never taken a Self Defense class before, but she was sure that she needed to, because of what the world has become. So, with great reluctance, she joined the training mat, and she jumped into a class. Seeing the apprehension, I asked one of our more senior female students to pair with her, for her training, that day. I knew full well that she wouldn’t shake the nerves that day, but that she would certainly shake the uncertainty for the people.
You see, when people join a martial arts training center, they’re not just joining an instructor; they’re joining a community, and our community is STRONG! Like one big family, we all lift each other up and support one another through everything! I could tell that Tilda was feeling the love, after that first class. She may not be too great throwing a kick after just her first class, but she was certainly smiling the whole time! Little by little, she continued to open up, and little by little she was able to see her skills improve. It wasn’t long before she was throwing around the big guys in class, and let me tell you, she isn’t very big, haha.
Not long into her training with us, we embarked on a school outing that we call Camp FearLess! Speaking of having fun, this is an incredible opportunity to get immersed into raw martial arts training. We take all participants on a camping trip, where we train from sun-up to sun-down, roast marshmallows, share some drinks, sing songs, and enjoy our fellowship. There, we really got an opportunity to know Tilda, and she truly grew as a member of our family! I couldn’t be more proud of her! I feel that we all need a family like ours - a family that stands out from your typical friendships, and the day-to-day. When we get together, it’s nothing but fun, even when we get serious, in our training.
I guess, the point is that we can’t take life too seriously, and we can’t just stay in our little bubbles, if we want to live. Is everyone else doing a “bootcamp”? Then don’t just do a bootcamp. Is everyone else doing crossfit? Then don’t just do crossfit. Is everyone else doing yoga? Then don’t just do yoga. Find something that separates you from the group, and find something new and exciting. Most are afraid to do Self Defense and Martial Arts, because they are afraid of something. Usually, they are afraid of not being good at it or being judged. I’m here to tell you that, at FearLess Nation, you won’t be judged, and we WILL make you good at it. Our promise is to empower you to protect yourself, no matter what.
Find some excitement in what you do; don’t just “get a workout.” ave fun getting a workout, while you learn to defend yourself! 
Keep kicking ass, Tilda! We’re all very proud of you!
Head Instructor Phil