Defense everybody Defense....

September 26, 2007 Br. Owens, a martial art and self-defense expert came to teach the Miamaids and Laurels about Self-Defense. We learned that Br. Owens has studied the arts since he was 5. His focus for us Wednesday night was the basics of Self-Defense and we learned a lot.

It's important when someone holds you up for your money, let them have it!!! Also instead of handing it to them you should slowly back away and then toss your wallet behind them. This way they will have to turn around to get it and that gives you the opportunity to get out of there.

Karin and Kylie always have a good time together.

Can you say 焦点?

These two are a wild pair. They were having a good time as well. Maybe enjoying themselves a little too much.?!

Karate Kids

Wax On.. Wax Off..Paint the house.

Br. Owens we know how you feel. These two are a challenge.

But we love them.


We learned some basic defense moves. We learned that as Daughters of God we have the right to defend ourselves and God will not look down upon us for it. We need to listen to the Holy Ghost. We need to be prepared. Be Alert. Look around us. Travel in groups. Park under the lights. Yell, scream, draw attention to ourselves. Guard and protect our lives and our virtue.

We learned that when you throw a punch you need to have your thumb at the side of your hand like this

because it protects your wrist. When your thumb is like this

it allows your wrist to bend to much and weakens it. Try it. Put your thumb to the side and see how far you can bend your wrist. Now try it in front. See the difference?