tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7279528140263183517.post3839922795811285763..comments2018-07-23T04:41:38.806-07:00Comments on Leela Devi Dancing: The Power of the Punch! (or block, or kick)Leela Devihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070010333968706300noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7279528140263183517.post-71445041186462976722014-08-14T12:31:27.909-07:002014-08-14T12:31:27.909-07:00Rapists look for targets who appear to be docile. ...Rapists look for targets who appear to be docile. They use the norm that "women should be nice and never be rude" against us.<br /><br />Being able to just say say "NO" in a loud and powerful voice is an important rape prevention strategy to have in our self-protection arsenal.<br /><br />Also, knowing you can surprise someone with a sold punch that can help you get away gives women an air of confidence that makes a her less likely to be targeted by a rapist.<br /><br />BTW, a good shout (no, yes, or just a good "hai") is terrific exercise for the vocal chords, which is a big plus for us older folks who want to preserve the strength of our voices as we age!<br /><br />I love your point about choice requiring options - if you can't say no, yes isn't a choice, and we place more value on what we freely choose. <br /><br />NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549723022326793587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7279528140263183517.post-39644649048037653352014-08-06T15:26:35.415-07:002014-08-06T15:26:35.415-07:00Dear Leela
I guess with me is different. I LOVE th...Dear Leela<br />I guess with me is different. I LOVE the kicking and hitting and blocking, as well as the dancing, and turning and moving. I feel powerful, and have TaeKwonDo medals to prove I can hit, kick, fight, win. I am not particularly proud of them because I never liked the fighting side of the martial art, but I like them because they remind me I can do things I never thought possible. Now, about my aversion to make sounds (which I happen to feel more comfortable with yes and no than with making sound when hitting)... after reading your post I thought it probably comes from being afraid of my voice not representing me, is just part of my innate shyness, or indeed reminiscences of repression from the past... Thanks for making me think about it... and I may try harder to be louder...GaByhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441153235242615701noreply@blogger.com