Why Should Women Learn Self Defense?
“1 out of every 6 women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed rape / 2.8% attemped rape)” – National Institute of Justice and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence, Incidence and Consequenses of Violence Against Women Survey. 1998
“Sexual assault is one of the most under reported crimes, with 60% still being left unreported” – U.S. Department of Justice. 2005 National Crime Victimization Study. 2005
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What does all this Information Mean for You?
That YOU are the only person ultimately responsible for your own safety!
- Well, my husband/boyfriend/father/brother will protect me. I honestly believe that is true, but is he with you 24/7? Do you think a predator would rather attack you while you are with a companion or while you are alone? An attacker may stalk you first to figure out when you are alone.
- I’ll call the police. Another good tactic. But how long will it take for you to get your phone, call 9-1-1, explain to the operator your situation and location, and then the police response time to find you. Can you afford 5 minutes with one or more attackers? 10 minutes? Or do you need to take immediate action yourself to protect your safety?
- I’ll use my gun/pepper spray/taser/collapsable baton/knife, etc. Good. A self defense tool will certainly increase your chances of staying safe. But are you actively training properly with your tools? Do you know how to draw them in the middle of a violent encounter? Do you have the tenacity and ferocity to use them skillfully to protect your life?
Hopefully the above points have got you thinking critically and honestly about your own safety.
Now take the next step. Get proper training!
Women’s Self Defense Courses
What you will learn
- Short lecture on how your body and mind react under high stress, adrenaline, and fear.
- How to transform your natural reactions, instincts and abilities into self defense techniques specifically designed for women.
- How to defend yourself in many situations such as bathrooms, elevators, and stairwells.
- Strategies for walking to your car with full awareness.
- How to defend yourself inside the confines of a car in an anti-date rape scenario.
- Courses can be tailored to suit your group’s needs.
What this course is not
- You will not learn fancy, difficult to execute martial arts techniques that require years of practice. Instead, you will use your natural instincts so that only a minimum of practice is required to be effective.
- You will not be required to practice any scenario that makes you feel uncomfortable. This is your training! You will first practice the techniques with the other women in the course. Then, if you choose to, you will have the opportunity to try the techniques on male training partners. Your safety and comfort are our primary concerns.
History of this course
Tracy Ross, owner of Restorative Therapies in Hoover’s Bluff Park area requested of these courses originally for her massage threrapy students at Virginia College. We then decided to open the courses to the public.
Michael Tucker, owner of Magic City Dojo will be instructing the courses. He has over 18 years experience training and teaching Women’s Self Defense, martial arts, and military combatives.
Course Details
- Courses can be tailored to 3 hour modules for specific themes and scenarios.
- What to wear? Regurlar workout clothing and sneakers will work fine.
- Courses may be conducted at our training facility or at your facility (church, business, college campus, etc.)
- Contact us below for more information and hosting details.
More Information
If there is enough interest, these courses may be the kick-off for an “on-going” Women’s Self Defense class at Magic City Dojo.
This on-going class would incorporate all of the essential techniques and knowledge needed to defend yourself without the huge commitment and trappings of traditional martial arts training. And much of the material we will cover will be chosen by you.
If you would like more info about hosting a Women’s Self Defense Course, or about the possible on-going class, please contact us via the form below or call 205-566-0725. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
