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Self Defense with POP Gym
Come learn self defense and de-escalation techniques with Pop Gym! POP Gym believes that everyone should have access to skills that are necessary for their safety. They provide free workshops across Brooklyn including fitness, self-defense, body positivity and more. All ages are welcome at this program! This program is sponored by Chnage Agents. Change Agents is a Brooklyn Public Library initiative modeling empathy, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and understanding for the benefit of NYC youth.
3 Self-Defense Moves Every Woman Should Know
Learn how to defend yourself against a potential attacker.
Self-Defense Tips for College Students
Whether you’re male or female, young or old— knowing how to protect yourself is important. For young college women between the ages of 18 and 22, it is not only important, it is necessary. It is im…
Tips on When and How to Use Self-Defense
With the recent assaults and scary encounters that we've been hearing about, we want to make sure that everyone is prepared in potentially dangerous situations.
Stay Safe with 17 Self-Defense Techniques
When you’re fighting for your life, there’s no time to think. That’s why it’s so important for you to learn basic self-defense tips to use in an emergency. Be forewarned, some of these techniques are...
Self-Defense Teaching Students How To Be a Hard Target
Fort Worth hospital creates self-defense program for students enrolled in its school for children with intellectual disabilities.
Eight self-defense tips for men to avoid violent conflicts
8 Self-defense tips for men. Eight practical tips to help you avoid violence and the need for physical self-defense techniques.
4 Basic Self-Defense Moves Absolutely Everyone Should Know
Protect yourself and feel empowered with these essential safety tips and maneuvers from self-defense specialists.
What Are the Benefits of Self-Defense Classes?
Self-defense classes offer a number of benefits for people of all ages. You can take self-defense classes in gyms and community centers around the country. There are a variety of styles, moves and self-defense techniques, so do your research to find a style that fits you, and then find a qualified instructor in that style.
Why Movement is Essential for Self-Defense
Movement is just as important to defense as shooting, if not more. Training with movement is critical. Don't get stuck in a shooting range stasis. When training, think about how you would move, and practice movement when you can.
How Fitness Is Essential To Self-Defense
Physical fitness is a big part of developing discipline and a mindset where you can handle the stress and trauma that occur in a physical altercation.
Pro MMA fighters demonstrate self-defense tips
Being able to defend yourself in a threatening situation is so important, and we’ve got your back with some self-defense tips from professional mixed martial artists.
Dyess Women Learn Self-Defense
Dyess airmen and spouses learn the basics of self-defense from volunteer instructors.
Who Should be Taking Self-Defense Lessons?
If you are constantly feeling like you cannot defend yourself if you had to, you can boost your confidence by taking martial arts classes...
How to Spot a Bad Self-Defense Teacher
Do you know the difference between a good self-defense teacher and a bad self-defense teacher? A bad self-defense teacher makes fighting seem easy.
11 Simple Self-Defense Tips That Could Save Your Life · Jillee
Hopefully, no one ever ends up needing these tips, but when it comes to self defense, I’d rather be prepared than not! Self-defense is something that everyone (male or female) should know. It’s easy to walk around and think nothing will ever happen to you, but the sad reality is that things do happen. You can easily …
10 Healthy Living Practices For Self-Defense
Practices that we should follow in order to develop the right mindset and physical capability to survive the fight and be prepared for everything around it.
What Self-Defense Can Do for Mental Health
Evidence suggests that classes can be like therapy for sexual-assault survivors, but some researchers fear that they could cause new trauma instead.
