ACTION: The Moment You Decide to Survive By Sensei Liam Musiak
- Liam Musiak
- Aug 12
- 1 min read
The second word in our A.A.E.E.L. Self-Defence Code is ACTION—and it’s the moment where talk ends and survival begins. If you’ve assessed the situation and there's no safe way to walk away, then it’s time to act. That means defending yourself or protecting someone else with speed, precision, and total commitment.
Sometimes, the right action is to run. Sometimes it’s to put your hands up and de-escalate. But sometimes—you strike first. A pre-emptive strike isn’t aggression. It’s self-preservation. If you truly believe violence is about to happen, then waiting to be hit is not self-defence. Action means doing whatever is needed to survive.
At Voracious Karate, we train for this reality. Not fantasy. If you have to fight, you fight with everything you’ve got—striking fast, moving smart, staying explosive. Whether it’s a palm strike to the chin, a knee to the gut, or a sweep to break their balance, you act with purpose.
Self-defence isn’t about looking cool. It’s about going home safe. Once you’ve assessed that there’s no other option, don’t hesitate. Commit. Because in that critical moment, your action could save a life—maybe even your own.
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