Anyone have college-age kids, who could benefit from some basic self-defense skills as well as situational awareness? Well I do, and my daughter has expressed some interest for herself and some of her college bound friends. I think everyone of all ages can gain from learning some new skills.
As it turns out, this is exactly the type of classes I use to teach daily when I had my own martial arts schools. I am planning to offer some of these classes in the near future in our community. If you or your kids are interested in learning what to do when things go badly, I can teach some very valuable life skills.
College (or adulthood) can be a time of anxiety and uncertainty for young adults, as well as parents seeing their kids come into their own. We live in a very different world than when we were young adults, years ago. We see television and movies where everyone seems to know kung fu or have awesome skills, but in reality, most kids (and adults) never learn how to defend themselves these days until after the actual need arises – which unfortunately could be too late. Hiding under a table and waiting for help, isn’t always the best option when an attacker already has their hands around someone’s throat.
Topics will include:
– Basic defense skills against be grabbed, touched, punched, etc.
– Anatomy relative to “pressure points” or key body parts to defend or attack if necessary.
– Situational awareness relative to options before and after someone finds themselves in a potentially dangerous and life changing event.
– Balance, coordination and strength exercises to develop self-esteem and confidence that one does not need to be a victim or rely upon others for their own personal safety.
Depending upon the interest and feedback I receive from this post, will determine days, times and frequency of the classes. I am thinking at least once a week for 4 weeks in order learn, develop and practice the basic skills. Any cost will be again be determined upon interest, but I’m thinking a donation that will be possibly forwarded to a worthy cause within our immediate community. I have a few in mind already.
As a parent and also a martial artist for almost 40 years, I feel well-equipped to offer some much-needed resources for those caring to learn more.
Contact Jim Moltzan at info@mindandbodyexercises.com, 407-234-0119 or through my site at http://www.mindandbodyexercises.com
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