WOMEN FIGHT BACK!!!!

"Rape remains the most underreported of all crimes," said Annette Burrhus-Clay, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault executive director. "We call it a silent crime because victims are often too afraid or ashamed to talk about it. But we know one thing: silence doesn't make the pain go away."

Self Defense Education addresses the issue of sexual violence in two ways: Awareness and Fighting Back.  

The first step in defending yourself is becoming aware of your surroundings.  One of the first things we teach is how NOT to present yourself as a victim, making yourself appear confident and aware. We denote confidence in several ways, such as looking straight ahead rather than at the ground, standing up straight, and walking with purpose. Making yourself look confident often makes you more aware of your surroundings.

The main point in fighting back is converting your fear into anger/power. To move from fear to anger, women have to believe that they are worth fighting for. When you realize that you have worth, an attack on your person is not an option. In attack situations, a defender's first impulse may be to freeze.

This class will teach you a wide range of strategies dealing with situations that vary from mildly disturbing to life threatening.  This will heighten your observation and awareness skills to avoid risk and give you confidence in your ability to protect yourself when needed.  Classes will include practice of physical techniques, confident communication skills, and discussion of mental/emotional defense strategies.

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