The ‘hidden cost’ of self-defense

$2k for a sprained ankle                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 October 03, 2024 Greetings Everyday Spy, Only 5% of U.S. adults have taken any self-defense training in the last year. You must be able to [defend yourself]( against a physical attack. Victims of violence across the country make the same claim in police reports: “I never thought it would happen to me.” Why are so many people untrained for violent attacks? For most, they believe self-defense means they have to study traditional martial arts… for years. Martial arts are more popular than ever. Thanks to the rise of the UFC, Jiu-jitsu gyms are popping up everywhere. The martial arts market in the United States alone is worth over $8 billion. And social media is full of clips and videos trying to sell you weekly martial arts memberships. On average, people spend over $2k a year on martial arts classes… But none of the training sticks. Even worse, people are paying for a virtually guaranteed injury. In jiu-jitsu alone there's a 97% chance a student will get hurt. This is the highest probability in all the martial arts disciplines.  Avoiding injury is a big reason people shy away from traditional self-defense training. They don't consider themselves to be the ‘physical type’ – they see the risk in martial arts, and they decide to avoid self-defense training all together. They don't realize there is a better option! Spies don't have time for months (or years) of martial arts training. And an injury could sidetrack a mission. [Spies use simple self-defense tactics]( that are easy to learn and proven to work for adults of all ages and fitness levels. With the popularity of martial arts, it’s important to do your research. Check reviews for any studio you're considering. And remember that ‘effective marketing’ is not the same as ‘effective training.’ Godspeed, #EverydaySpy P.S. - You should know how to defend yourself, and you don't need to risk getting hurt to learn. [OPDEF+ is an elite spy self-defense video course even your kids can safely master.Â]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 EverydaySpy Promotions 411 Walnut St. #20309 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States of America [Terms of Service](