Statistics
- According to the U.S. Dept. of Justice there is one child molester per square mile in the U.S.
- According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health, the average molester of little girls will have 50 victims before being caught. The average molester of little boys will have 150 victims, and some will have as many as 300 before being caught.
- One in four women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
Hope is not a Strategy!
You do not need to be a student at U.S. Family Martial Arts to attend our Self Defense Classes.
Our Self Defense Classes
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Women's Self Defense
The information and strategies in this course were designed specifically to give women the ability to defeat an attacker who is bigger, stronger, and more athletic. Utilizing the right technique at the correct moment with the right strategy, women will be able to defeat a larger, more athletic attacker. Subjects covered in this course are environmental awareness, preventative strategies, strikes, escapes, stance, weapons use and defense, and several counters to common attacks. We also offer a special program designed for Girl Scout Troops. Please Contact Us if you interested in the Girl Scout Program. |
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Parent-Child Self Defense
In this class, parents and kids learn valuable life saving strategies and techniques. In staying safe, awareness and preventative action can be crucial. This class covers some common scenarios that a child might encounter and what they can do to escape or alert the surrounding adults. These strategies are proven effective and can save a life. Parent situational discussion and strategies will be covered as well since you are the front line in your child's defenses. This class has multiple parts, including activities with mom and dad, followed by discussing more serious topics separately from the children while they work on their awareness, and then survival strategies for both parents and children. |
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Street Drug Awareness
Drugs can ruin futures, families and lives. Education on what to do when you encounter people using drugs can help with good decision making. In this class we will discuss how to recognize if a friend or family member is using and what you can do to help. We will also cover how to avoid being drugged by someone else, as well as being able to recognize what different drugs might look like. The photos to the right include some of the many local articles about drugs that have affected members of our community. |
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Parent and Teen Self Defense
Parents and teens will learn valuable life saving strategies and techniques. In stating safe, awareness and preventative action can be crucial. This class will cover some common scenarios that teens might encounter and what they can do to make the right decisions that can save their lives. These strategies are proven effective. Parent situational discussion strategies will be covered as well since you are the front line in your family's defenses.
Parents and teens will learn valuable life saving strategies and techniques. In stating safe, awareness and preventative action can be crucial. This class will cover some common scenarios that teens might encounter and what they can do to make the right decisions that can save their lives. These strategies are proven effective. Parent situational discussion strategies will be covered as well since you are the front line in your family's defenses.
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Firearms Classes
Intro to Firearms: The information and strategies in this course were designed specifically to give everyone a clear understanding of firearms safety. You will learn strategies on how to stay safe when someone else is handling a firearm carefully that will work for kids and adults. You will learn how to handle a firearm safely. Additional subjects covered in this course are basic firearms terminology, proper grip, sight alignment, sight picture and trigger control. You will be introduced to several firearms of different types including rifles, shotguns, and pistols. |
I learned so much at this class. I've been thinking about what I learned over this past week. I've also been encouraging all my friends and family to take this type of class if they ever get a chance! I can't wait to take it again or a refresher course. I'll be bringing my 12 year old daughter next time! Your staff was awesome and made us all feel comfortable and totally capable, no matter our skill level or experience!