I did something Wednesday night I've been wanting to do FOREVER...I took a Self Defense Class!!! It was awesome! It was with TAKE Defense and the Ali Kemp Foundation. For those of you not from the area (or not familiar), Ali Kemp was a college student who was attacked and killed in Leawood a few years ago while working at the neighborhood pool. Her attacker WAS found!! Her family started this foundation and they put on classes. Her dad was even at the class and spoke.
I learned soooo much. Not only did we get to practice some moves, but they gave us some "real world" advice. One of the "teachers" use to work with inmates who had attacked victims. One thing he honestly believes is once a stalker, always a stalker! These guys DON'T change! One sucmbag (his term!) told him how he'd attack ladies at the grocery store (we are unguarded). He'd wait from them to unlock the doors to put the groceries in then get into the front seat. He said one thing the ladies NEVER did was throw the keys...in the back, out the door, ANYWHERE!! If you toss your keys, you can't drive anywhere!! Great idea!! The "teacher" kept telling us we need to be aware at ALL times of our surroundings!! It doesn't matter where you are. Sucmbags attack when you are LEAST expecting it!! Make eye contact! An attacker will usually come around 6-10 times before they attack! They want to know your schedule.
I would suggest EVERY women take this class. I'll take it with you!!! I just loved it!! For more information: www.takedefense.org
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