Why Yell NO

Photo credit: Daniel Teafoe

1. No allows for tightening of the muscles that protect the body from offensive strikes.

2. No activates breathing that enables a defender to maintain consciousness and supplies the body and organs the oxygen necessary for effective self-defense.

3. No allows a defender to strike with full force and speed without restriction.

4. No startles an aggressor.

Most importantly

5. No represents deep compassionate feelings for oneself. "NO"  represents facing whatever force threatens one's well-being.

Bruce Bio, IMPACT Chicago Board Co-Chair and Retired Suited Instructor

From the Archives, an earlier version was published December 5, 2011.