Why Punching Isn’t Enough: The Importance of "Soft Skills" in Self-Defence
- Jake Houston
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Most martial arts schools in Nova Scotia focus 100% on the physical fight—the punch, the kick, the takedown. At Splice MMSD, we believe that if you have to fight, things have already gone wrong.
True personal protection requires two sides of the coin: the Hard Skills and the Soft Skills.
1. The Soft Skills (Prevention)
Before any physical contact happens, there are warning signs. Our curriculum includes:
Situational Awareness: How to scan your environment and spot danger early.
De-escalation: Using verbal communication and body language to diffuse a violent person.
Human Behavior: Understanding the difference between social aggression (an argument) and predatory violence.
Legal Aspects: Understanding the laws of self-defence in Canada so you stay on the right side of the law.
2. The Hard Skills (Action)
Sometimes, de-escalation fails. That is when we switch to reality-based combat. We integrate weapon defense (sticks, knives, and blunt objects) into our regular training. Using concepts from Krav Magaand Filipino Martial Arts, we teach you how to survive when the odds are against you.
The Complete Package
We train the mind to avoid the fight and the body to survive it. Whether you are interested in women’s self-defense or general safety, you need both skill sets.
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