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As Nico SHIELDED the blows reigning down toward his face with his forearms, he simultaneously bucked his hips up to disrupt the much larger 8th grader to upset his balance and thus neutralize his powerful blows. Nico, a 6th grader, thought for just a moment what pains he would be in if his HAPKIDO instructor hadn\u2019t shown him the SHIELDING technique for when a larger opponent was on top attempting to knock him senseless.

Still SHIELDING hurt, he couldn\u2019t deny it, and now he was ready for a change of scenery. All at once Nico bucked his opponent\u2019s balance forward, hooked his arm and leg and reversed his position, escaping easily.

Although mostly unharmed, Nico\u2019s long walk home was one of reflection. His forearms hurt, his pride was hurt, and he\u2019d probably have to deal with this school yard bully again. His eyes welled up in pain

How many times must we SHIELD from deadly blows, harmful attacks and vicious assaults? We save ourselves from harm through SHIELDING, blacking, or escape, and yet we still feel the pain, carry the bruises on the outside as well as the inside.

Just because we survive ultimately doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t hurt. It\u2019s okay, feel it, all of it, and don\u2019t resist it. You survived and even though you SHIELDED, that\u2019s what Warriors of Life do, you still feel the pain\u2026

Allen Hughes Life Defense Coach

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