Health & Fitness
Don't Be a Statistic, Employ Self Defense
Prevention is a big part of women's self-defense training. But if a woman ever needs to get away from an attacker, she should be confident in her abilities. Here's a chance to learn from an expert.
One out of every six women will be a victim or an intended victim of a crime. Don’t let it be you, or a family member. Learn how to protect yourself in a one-day Women’s Self Defense Class on Saturday, July 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wildwood Y. This realistic class is for women age 14 and up.
Black-belt instructor, Chuck Luntz, who has 30-plus years experience in teaching self-defense, will teach the course. “Not being aware of your surroundings is so paramount; I teach them to do what they have to do to not become a statistic,” Luntz says. This includes using their voice as a weapon before the situation becomes hands-on.
Luntz will cover basic awareness, useful self-defense techniques and how to successfully punch, kick, and block in order to safely get away from an attacker.
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The Wildwood Y began offering this course in the summer after receiving calls from mothers concerned about their daughters going away to college. Parents are welcome to join their child when taking this class. The price is $30 and to sign up, please call the Y at 636-458-6636 or go online. Space is limited.