28. "F, G, & H" - The ABCs of Conflict Avoidance

Master's Message children's class discussion topic of the week.

F Yell continuously, “HELP” and “he’s not my dad” (or she's not my mum).

Get away as fast as you can.

The aim is not to win the fight or argument, but to get away. Getting away is not weak, it is intelligent. Fighting is your last option because it is likely to end in injury to both parties.

H Hit hard - Hit fast!

Martial Arts is for self defence only and as a last resort. If you are physically hit and you feel that your safety or life is in danger, then hit hard and fast, so that the attacker gets a shock, feels fear, and doesn't try again. You still may get into trouble by your school or parents and there is no guarantee that the attacker won’t hit back, so be sure that you train hard at Cobra to develop powerful and accurate punches and kicks.

Cobra Martial Arts & Fitness Centres - Personal Development Program - 1991.