The next sexual assault seminar...
Why should women learn self defense?Often women will argue, that they have little need for learning self-defense (or place it low on their priorities) as they avoid potentially dangerous situations e.g. allowing a stranger into their house, walking alone late at night, etc.Life is not black and white, but instead consists of many 'grey areas'. For example: does someone you work with or otherwise see on a day-to-day basis, even though you may actually know very little about them, constitute a stranger? Would you let them into your home? |
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Krav Maga teaches you to trust your instincts and react appropriately, to defend against an attack, or possibly to avoid an assault by addressing the danger before an attacker has committed himself. It is often the way someone carries themself or reacts to an initial confrontation that will encourage or discourage an attacker from following through with his plans. Don’t be a victim! |
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Michelle Harris with
Alive & Well on Krav Maga for Fitness and practical self defense - with special guest Dr. Robert Rey from E Entertainment's Dr. 90210
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THAT wouldn't, won't, couldn't, EVER happen to me."
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About three-quarters of all lone-offender violence against women and 45% of violence involving multiple-offenders was perpetrated by offenders whom the victim knew.
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One of the biggest misconceptions about sexual offenders: Yet, many woman take up yoga or fitness kickboxing rather than self defense classes. |
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The Krav Maga Self Defensive System teaches you, regardless of experience, how to effectively deal with situations where force or the threat of force is used against you and an immediate response is required. Krav Maga will train you to recognize danger at the earliest possible moment and react with the appropriate level of force with little or no hesitation. Krav Maga is different from traditional martial arts in the following ways:
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"Come join us for a free class. Results are guaranteed!"
-The Fit and Fearless Team
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Reduce Your Risks
Another part of self-defense is doing things that can help you stay safe. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council and other experts:
- Understand your surroundings. Walk or hang out in areas that are open, well lit, and well traveled. Become familiar with the buildings, parking lots, parks, and other places you walk. Pay particular attention to places where someone could hide — such as stairways and bushes.
- Avoid shortcuts that take you through isolated areas.
- If you're going out at night, travel in a group.
- Make sure your friends and parents know your daily schedule (classes, sports practice, club meetings, etc.). If you go on a date or with friends for an after-game snack, let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.
- Check out hangouts. Do they look safe? Are you comfortable being there? Ask yourself if the people around you seem to share your views on fun activities — if you think they're being reckless, move on.
- Be sure your body language shows a sense of confidence. Look like you know where you're going and act alert.
- When riding on public transportation, sit near the driver and stay awake. Attackers are looking for vulnerable targets.
- Carry a cell phone if possible. Make sure it's programmed with your parents' phone number.
- Be willing to report crimes in your neighborhood and school to the police.
Domestic violence may consist of threats, slaps, punches or sexual force. The abuse can range from verbal harassment to stabbing and shooting. Domestic violence is a serious matter. It HAS often ended in death or permanent physical injury.
Most of the victims of domestic violence does not open their heart and talk about the problems they have in their homes, or try to find solutions BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Domestic abuse may include emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using children, threats, using male privilege, intimidation, isolation and a variety of other behaviors used to maintain fear, intimidation and power. In all cultures, the perpetrators are most commonly the men of the family.
A victim says "Many assailants along the continuum employ tricks to gain access to us [the potential victim] and to move us to an isolated location."
88% of the most fatal violent crimes occur at the second re-located location. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS.
Experts say: "When you don't fight, you still get hurt. It's better to fight with everything. If you don't, the psychological and emotional damage is more severe. A busted lip will get fixed."
Different assault scenarios are played out, with the attacker orally and/or physically attacking students. The padded attacker allows students the opportunity to practice full power, full contact defense techniques. Decision making under high pressure situations are taught.
Scenario-based training simulates the emotionally charged nature of attacks, and how to react in an adrenalized state. This is important because when attacked, fear sets in, and unless you’ve been trained to automatically respond when pumped with adrenaline, you might freeze. The best training is one that simulate the real experience.
- Build confidence and awareness - tips to avoid attack
- Learn to defend against common attacks and assaults on women
- Common object training - using your environment to protect you
- Conflict: learning proven techniques that work under stress and training under stress to avoid 'freezing' and panicking
