Youth Pastors Encouraged to Learn Self-Defense

KFMNYC »

Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:31 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

useranon »

"Yeah though I WALK through the shadow and valley of death, I shall fear no evil, for Though are with me.." He doesnt say we should stop and die there.
Some Christians on this post are calling for martyrdom in a case like this. It comes down to DEFENSE, not becoming a victim. The reason people are defending the faith is because nothing personal like this ever happened to them. I am Born Again and i train this. This situation is extreme. What about a Christian who is just beaten up or mugged, the criminal not knowing what faith they are...?
He/She is not a martyr. They are plain and simple a victim.
Bad things happen to Saved and un-saved individuals. I choose not to be a victim. You shall not MURDER, it in no way shape or form defending your life...That means I cant go out and Kill someone with the intentions of doing a violent act like that gun man.
There was a special on MSNBC showing how a similar shooting occured and the Church Security Guard was armed/ prior police office. She opened fire on him, took out the Bad Murderer and saved a lot of people lives. Jesus said" I have come to give you life and have it more abundantly, not to have a horrific violent act hanging over your head.
These events are life changing and I refuse to lay down and die.
Quick question, Why did all those people RUN? Because they did not want to be martyrs!
They wanted to live.
Think about that and I wish you never have to experience that in your life.
God gave you smarts for a reason and this has to be looked at as a whole.
Though I understand your points, we cant be blinded.

Youth Pastors Encouraged to Learn Self-Defense

KFMNYC »

Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:12 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I am a born again Christian fo over 20 years, but I am also a martial arts/self defense instructor. The problem with why Christians are pushed away from Self Defense is the "new age" of meditation that is sometimes associated with Self Defense, or others just do not want to join something that is violent. However there can be nothing further from the truth. Keysi Fighting Method is about "Self Defense" under horrific attacks. We do not teach you to be violent, we teach to defend against VIOLENT ACTS. KFM has brought this program to the churches and is picking up steam, for the JUST IN CASE. Remember "It rains on the just and the injust", Christians are not impervious to violent acts, we see that all over the world. KFM has locations sprouting all over the United States and it is time that we promote a healthy, non-"New Age", outlet and defense that will give all a "chance" God Forbid this happens again. The benefits are also health and fitness for the youth, a positive outlet and discipline.
Please feel free to visit our web page to find out more: www.keysikfm.com
I am a self defense instructor for over 30 years for moments just like this, I too encourage ALL to take up something and epecially in this economy, you will see more crimes of desperation.
Be prepared: Any questions please feel free to email me directly.