May 11, 2010 4:04 PM
Loudoun: free self-defense for women
I just signed myself up - along with Maddy and Sophia. Yay! Three times before I've called the second this hit my Inbox and all three times it was full.
If you want to be in on the action, call now!
LCSO Announces 33rd Women's Self-Defense WorkshopLoudoun County, Virginia- The Loudoun Sheriff's Office will hold their 33rd Women's Self-Defense Workshop on Tuesday, May 18, 2010.
The class is open to all female residents of Loudoun County over the age of fourteen and space is limited to 100 participants. "The workshop is a free session whose purpose is to educate women on sexual assault issues and rape awareness," said Sheriff Steve Simpson. "The May session is an opportunity for all women to learn to be aware of their surroundings and how to protect themselves from becoming a victim," Simpson added. The session will be held from 7:00 PM to 10:00 p.m. at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. The academy is located at 45299 Research Place in Ashburn, VA.
Participants are asked to wear gym style clothing and athletic shoes. Participants will be taught basic self-defense techniques through instruction, demonstration and actual practice of the methods taught.
Those interested in participating in this workshop must register, as space is limited. To register for the workshop you are asked to contact Audra Vogel at 571-258-3049.
In the meantime, if you have sons who might be of help, ask them to show you and your daughters some self-defense moves/strategies. Zach has shared some deadly reactions with us. Tripp has also armed all the women in our house with Pepper Spray
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And here's another great resource: Self Defense Tips & Techniques for Women: Video Series - with 18 free videos.
Teach your daughters to defend themselves!
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Comments
Funny you should mention this. I told my husband this morning that I was going to sign up my oldest daughter (17) and myself for self-defense classes. She will be a senior this year in high school and after that...college. I hope she never needs these skills but I'll feel a little better if she has them.
Posted by: Sue from Buffalo | May 11, 2010 8:40 PM
This was a great night! I dragged my little sister with me last year and had a blast! A retired detective leads the session with some alarming statistics and real-life stories from cases he has worked (sobering but we all need to hear it). Then you get to have some real fun and pummel your partner with some slick defensive tactics taught by instructors at LCSD. Have a great time! I wish I still lived in LoCo-the county has some great offerings to its residents. I'm sure that you and the girls will have agreat time:-)
Posted by: Kate | May 12, 2010 8:23 AM
Free self defense workshops should be attended by many. This is what women needs these days. Thanks for mentioning.
Posted by: Jeann | May 17, 2010 2:03 AM
