REMOVE to Protect Center

Grappling night was always fun for Jane. It was a good chance to work on her escapes and submissions. She love “rolling’ with everyone and tapping out, or escaping from the big guys was her personal challenge. As she hit the mat Jane found herself being pulled into Davey’s guard. Even though he was on his back, he was strong, and she felt his legs closing tight around her waist. As Davey attempted a head and arm hold Jane verbally said, “Nope not tonight buddy!” and all at once smashed her knee into his tail bone, and straightened her back releasing his grip as he tried to pull her back into his weakened position. In one swift move Jane REMOVED her center, by breaking his ankles he was attempting to lock around her, and pulling back, popping his knees with the palms of her hands as she quickly stood up, avoiding a kick to her pretty face. She was laughing with giddiness at her success, and Davey’s frustrated scowl. The instructor blew her whistle to signal the end of the session as Jane gloated in her success. In life, as in grappling, control of “center,” meaning the place where power is generated for all human motion, is key. Maintaining “control of center” is essential. When we find ourselves loosing control of center, we also find our motion stopped, and manipulated by outside forces. When we REMOVE our center from the control, and motion and balance is regained. As we are always in the chaos of conflict maintaining or regaining “center” is powerful and may save our life. When you find yourself loosing center REMOVE yourself from whatever, or whoever is controlling your center before it’s too late. REMOVE yourself to protect your center. REMOVE… Allen Hughes Life Defense Coach #lifedefense #remove #allenhughes Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels