Elementary:
At the Elementary level, it is very important to learn how to scream and run when attacked or faced with a bad situation. It may seem "hokey" or "embarrassing," but screaming can confuse the attacker and even bring attention to the situation, ending the altercation. Attackers do not want public attention. They look for lost, alone people who appear not able to protect themselves, so it's important for a child to always be with a parent in public. If not, screaming is the best way to stay safe and get help. Students will also learn a basic one hand takeaway if grabbed by an attacker on the wrist.
Middle School:
In Middle School, children start to get more and more freedom, and they must take precaution when going out without parents around. Always use the buddy system! In these classes I will be teaching the girls, like the Elementary students, how to scream and run, but I will also include basic techniques such as a palm heel or a knee strike. These are very effective and should only be used if there is no option to run away. It's very important that the students learn that self defense is not about fighting to the death like in the movies. The main goal in self defense is to get away and stay safe.
High School:
High school students start to get even more freedom because of driving. Driving can be very dangerous, especially when alone. In these classes we will talk about the basics, including what was taught in the Elementary and Middle School levels, and I will also start to incorporate the key guard.
I wanted to wait until high school to introduce the key guard, because it is a weapon, and one must have good control to use it. I go over basic techniques like jabs, slashes, and digging with the key guard. In these classes, I will also teach how to combine techniques and use more than one for a better and more severe outcome if necessary. The most important thing is that the goal is ultimately to run away and to only use the physical techniques taught as a last resort.
College:
Most of the information taught in the college seminars is the same as the high school curriculum, but the main focuses are the key guard and safety at parties and around a campus. This part of the curriculum will be brought with me for when I attend college, So I can teach and empower my fellow co-eds. Information about the Key Guard is on the "Learn" section, College examples, and my Instagram.
