If you're interested in teaching your stepkids self-defense, here are some additional resources to consider:
This is the story of how an afternoon of family bonding and empowerment training ended with two black eyes, a cracked phone screen, an urgent care visit, and a stepmom hiding in the pantry eating stale Oreos at 9 PM. But more importantly, it’s a story about the hidden traps of teaching self-defense to a romantic partner or family member—and how my nose became the unwitting martyr for a lesson every blended family should learn. When Teaching Stepmom Self Defense Goes Wrong -...
It always starts with a YouTube tutorial and a lot of confidence. You explain the basics of a "wrist release" or a "palm strike." She’s nodding, she’s engaged, and she’s trying her best to look intimidating in her "World’s Best Stepmom" pajama pants. You think, Wow, we’re really connecting. 2. The Muscle Memory Mishap If you're interested in teaching your stepkids self-defense,
The room was silent except for the faint sound of our golden retriever, Gus, whimpering from behind the couch. You explain the basics of a "wrist release"