October 23, 2011, Toronto, Canada - In this Self Defense Canada blog I would like to offer up some videos of women participating in a SAFE International Women's Self Defense Party. I quickly realized that women had completely different concerns, fears, and needs than males. I listened to their concerns and tailored something that was not only educational, but also met their personal fears. A SAFE International Women's Self Defense Party is a great way to learn potentially life saving information in an environment that is not only fun, but comfortable because you get the opportunity to learn with friends and/or family.
During the first segment we cover the most important aspect of personal protection which is avoiding potentially dangerous scenarios. We discuss and role play some of them, including, how to "NOT" appear as a victim, what an attacker looks for in a potential victim, common scenarios such as elevators, giving the time/directions, how being polite can be dangerous, car safety, plus many more!
Next, during the women's self defense party, we cover some of the most common, basic strikes. Material taught must be conceptual in order to be retainable. This is why all strikes taught are gross motor ones which do not involve memorization. Participants get to practice on pads as well as on the instructor through various drills which are designed to slowly build some realism and intensity. Here are a couple YouTube videos in which the women are practicing just a couple of those strikes.
These 2 previous videos are just a couple of the strikes we practice during a SAFE International Women's Self Defense Party! Next we include some verbal skills which add more emotion, creating more realism in the drills. Many skip this step, but it is critical to slowly build the drills in a way that gets as close to real life as possible. We also introduce drills in which the women get the opportunity to actually strike the instructor. The following video will show how quickly one can learn when being taught conceptual self defense, rather than technique based.
After this segment of the course, we address the most common scenarios one may find themself in. Lastly, the instructor gets the full Spartan Training gear suit on in order to create the final drill which is scenario based including both verbal and physical self defense.
How do you organize a SAFE International Women's Self Defense Party? Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life saving instruction. Plan a meal, bbq, snacks, maybe some dessert! Be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made us so popular is our unique method of teaching with humour and our sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience our simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.
SAFE International has taught more than 120,000 women since 1994. For more information, please visit our main site at www.safeinternational.biz. You can also email me directly at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz or call toll free at 1 800 465 5972
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