Stay Current

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When it comes to martial arts and self-defense law it is critical to remain up to date. As this quote indicates in regard to the PoliceOne.com site for LEO's, etc., it is imperative to remain up to date and the way to do that is continuous research on the subject. 

This means to us in the self-protection community through martial arts, as well as other disciplines, we must keep our training regimen current to what is laid out through the legal system, the law and to social perceptions. Here is that quote: 

"From the Supreme Court on down to the county courthouse, police law and decisions affecting law enforcement change on a daily basis." - PoliceOne.com

I have come across in research many who pretty much say the same thing about what ever legal issues one may face be it corporate law or self-defense law because as with PoliceOne's statement it can be modified to fit almost any legal point of contention. 

"From the courts at ever level, changes occur daily that affect how we apply our skills in the world of self-defense." - cejames

So, don't just stay current with the physical skills, stay current with every stage of the self-protection system, i.e., the academic such as the law, the way to avoid, etc., the physical aspects and finally the consequences of our actions that spell out our future. The fun stuff, technique-based skills, is great and if you never intend to take it to the streets that is ok BUT know your intent in practice as this is critical because if you mix it up out there you will fail and that doesn't always mean grave physical harm or death as it can reach a ton of other ramifications all very nasty to you and yours. 

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