Traditional martial arts versus modern self-defense training for women: Some comments |
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Authors: | Amy J. Angleman Yoshihiko Shinzato Vincent B. Van Hasselt Stephen A. Russo |
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Affiliation: | 1. Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, United States;2. Shinjinbukan Shorin Ryu Karate, Plantation, FL, United States |
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Abstract: | Most research conducted on women's self-protection strategies has focused on modern self-defense training, as opposed to traditional martial arts instruction. Further, traditional martial arts training has been characterized by many as less useful for women than modern self-defense instruction. However, no investigations have compared the effectiveness of these two approaches. Several misconceptions concerning traditional martial arts may explain why this form of self-protection has not been utilized as often, or evaluated as frequently, as other methods. This paper: (1) distinguishes traditional martial arts from modern self-defense training, (2) reviews research that has assessed behavioral outcomes of self-defense training strategies, and (3) discusses factors that influence perceptions and efficacy of such programs. To assist in these efforts, we include the expertise and perspectives of an internationally-recognized grandmaster in the Okinawan martial art of Shorin Ryu Karate. Suggestions for directions that future research in this area might take are offered. |
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