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Self Defense at Taekwondo World
EZ-Defense
Easy to Learn Programs of Personal Protection for Men & Women
Turn Your Fear Into Power
EZ-Defense: Why is it Important for You?
Truly, the most important skill you will develop is the ability to stay in control. This is the
critical skill that will help you avoid violence in over 97% of all potentially harmful
situations.
Can it really happen to me?
Unfortunately, the answer is "Yes. Absolutely!"
According to the Department of Justice Crime Victimization Survey (2001)
o a violent crime is committed in America every 18 seconds;
o 15% of violent crimes occur in public gathering places;
o 1 in 10 schools report a SERIOUS violent crime each year;
o 50% of schools report that crimes occur regularly
o in Ohio alone, 40,000 crimes occur annually and 17,000 assaults are reported
o 1 out or every 12 women will be stalked in her lifetime
o 1 out of every 8 women will be assaulted
o 1 woman is battered every 15 seconds
And then there is
o domestic violence
o date rape
o violence in the workplace
o school bullying
o road rage and air rage
o sexual harassment
o bigotry
Crime rates and violent crimes are on the increase. Are you immune? Are you prepared?
Still not sure you should enroll?
Here's a true story from someone just like you ... and it could just as well have been you, although this time it happened in Michigan. The e-mail says,
Hi. I know that with all the psychos out there, we still think that something couldn't really happen to us, right?
Wrong! I work in Flint. As you know from America's Most Wanted TV program, as well as the news media, there is a serial killer in the Lafayette area. I just wanted to let you know about an "incident" that happened to me a few weeks ago that could have been deadly. At first I didn't go to the police or anyone with it because I didn't realize how serious this encounter was. But since I work in a jail and I told a few people about it, it wasn't long before I paraded into Internal Affairs to tell them my story.
It was approximately 5:15 a.m. in Flint, MI. I had stayed with a friend there and I was on my way to work. I stopped at the Admiral station to get gas. I got $10 gas and a Diet Coke. I took into the store two $5s and one $1 bill (just enough to get my stuff). As I pulled away from the store, a man approached my truck from the backside of the store ( an unlit area).
He was an "approachable-looking" man (clean cut, clean shaven, dressed well, etc.) He walked up to my window and knocked. Since I'm very paranoid and "always looking for the rapist or killer" I didn't open the window. I just asked what he wanted. He raised a $5 bill to my window and said, "You dropped this."
Since I knew I had gone into the store with a certain amount of money, I knew I didn't drop it. When I told him it wasn't mine … he began hitting the window and screaming at me to open my door and that I had dropped the money!
At that point, I drove away as fast as I could.
After talking to Internal Affairs department and describing the man I saw and the way he escalated from calm and polite to angry and volatile, it was determined that I could have possibly encountered the serial killer. Myself. At this point it is unclear as to how he gains access to his victims since there has been no evidence of forced entry into homes, etc. And the fact that he has been attacking in the daytime when women are less likely to have their guard up … And what gesture is nicer than trying to return money to someone that dropped it?????? How many times would you have opened your window (or door) to get your money and say "Thank you"? ... because if the person is kind enough to you, ... then he can't really be a threat, can he?????
Please be cautions! Anyone who gets that angry over someone not accepting money from them, can't have honorable intentions.
Program
You will learn E-Z, do-able, street-worthy techniques which will work for the non-martial artist who suddenly finds him or herself in a highly stressful emotional, verbal or physical situation. Classes are designed to be heavy on the practice of specific self defense strategies and skills.
Here are some of the things you will learn:
Before the Conflict Emerges
o How to recognize trouble before it is "in your face"
o How to diffuse a conflict situation
o How to keep a "bad situation" from escalating
o How to stay in control
o Levels of Force
o Meaning of "Appropriate and Justifiable Force"
o Strategic planning
During the Conflict
o How to "Keep Calm"
o How to manage all that sudden energy
o How to Protect your own "Vital Areas"
o How to Avoid being grabbed
o How to Escape various grabs and holds
o How to Defend against someone with a weapon
o How to Defend against multiple attackers
o How to Defend from the ground
o How to Continue with an injury
o How to Protect a child or other companion
After the Conflict
o Taking care of yourself and a loved one
o Getting professional help
o Recording the details
o Assessing the situation and how it was handled
Scenario based Instruction
One important instructional method is to "play out scenarios":
"What If ...":
... I have children with me?
... I have to work late?
... I have to travel alone?
... my boyfriend is too friendly?
... I'm lost in a strange town?
... I'm too tired to drive and stop at a rest area?
... I think I'm being followed?
... what if I have to walk between two groups of people?
... what if I'm locked out of my house or car?
... what if a stranger asks if he/she can help me?
What are the BENEFITS of taking a Self Defense Program?
Students report a variety of personal benefits which include:
o Feeling less intimidated by other peoples attitudes
o Feeling less apprehensive about entering unfamiliar places or events
o Being more aware, more prepared, more in control
o Feeling greater self-esteem
o Feeling more self confident
o Being better able to communicate clearly and directly
o Being able to remain calm and use clear-headed thinking in stressful situations
o Being able to respond immediately and effectively in a crisis
Think about it. What would your life be like if you never felt intimidated by another person or situation again?
Who will instruct the classes?
The program is designed and instructed by Master G.R. Bleil, a 5th Degree Black Belt and the owner of Taekwondo World. He will be assisted by qualified Black Belts, both male and female.
Is Physical Contact necessary?
No. Some students may prefer to just listen and watch. Others may prefer to work only with other women. Some will appreciate the challenge of the more realistic physical engagement. Safety and Respect for each other are of paramount importance.
Who May Participate?
The classes are for men and women. The workshop content is geared for mature adults 18 years of age and above including the active senior citizen.
Special Notice
These classes by their nature involve physical contact between men and women. And because aggression by an antagonist usually involves strong language, these classes are not suited for children. To be admitted, minors (under 18 years of age) must have permission both from parents and from the master instructor.(The class would not be considered appropriate for teens under 15 years of age.)
How to Dress?
There is no uniform requirement for this class.
Recommended clothing includes:
o long pants
o long-sleeve shirt
o groin protector (for males)
o athletic shoes (must be clean)
Optional equipment (but highly recommended) includes
o mouth guard
o forearm guards
o shin guards
Comfort and non-restricted movement are essential considerations. All clothing should be sturdy, loose fitting and/or stretchy.
For Your Safety & Everyone's Safety
Please observe the following precautions:
o Be sure you understand the directions
o Practice slowly and softly at first
o Be courteous, respectful & be safe
Classes are provided in a Seminar Format of 2 to 4 hours each.
The scrolling message announces these seminars as they are scheduled.
Seminars can also be scheduled by private groups. Seminars can be conducted
in the workplace or in the regular meeting place of your group. Fees are
arranged specifically for the group and the event. Contact us by phone or
e-mail.
Pictures from a recent workshop
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