Comments on: Self-Defense Classes in Grade School http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/ I use this blog to provide safety, self-defense, and security information, addressing topics such as domestic abuse, teen violence, and violent crime prevention. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: This Week On http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-179739 This Week On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:12:54 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-179739 As a parent I think it is an excellent idea! As a parent I think it is an excellent idea!

]]> By: Karen http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-8439 Karen Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:33:48 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-8439 I strongly believe in children learning self defense. It would be very nice if the schools would offer varying self defense classes for students to choose from, as part of their physical education programs. I also believe that bullying of any kind should be strictly forbidden at all schools, and that there should be zero tolerance toward offenders!! I strongly believe in children learning self defense. It would be very nice if the schools would offer varying self defense classes for students to choose from, as part of their physical education programs.

I also believe that bullying of any kind should be strictly forbidden at all schools, and that there should be zero tolerance toward offenders!!

]]> By: Joanne Factor http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7377 Joanne Factor Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:30:41 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7377 Another great self-defense program for children is KidPower (www.KidPower.org). I believe they offer their classes in cities across the US. I've been teaching self-defense classes for kids in Seattle for years, and I think KidPower is one of the best national programs in their emphasis on the range of useful skills and NON-scare approach. Another great self-defense program for children is KidPower (www.KidPower.org). I believe they offer their classes in cities across the US. I’ve been teaching self-defense classes for kids in Seattle for years, and I think KidPower is one of the best national programs in their emphasis on the range of useful skills and NON-scare approach.

]]> By: Casey http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7356 Casey Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:57:16 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7356 I taught my Kindergartener how to ignore the bigger kids on the bus. It's a start in the "Daddy Self Defense" regimen that will be in session for as long as he's in school. I taught my Kindergartener how to ignore the bigger kids on the bus. It’s a start in the “Daddy Self Defense” regimen that will be in session for as long as he’s in school.

]]> By: Janet Goliger http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7208 Janet Goliger Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:18:57 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7208 Suggest to your local schools to look at the C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense program. This is a structured self-defense curriculum for K-12 that teaches conflict resolution, awareness, self-defense techniques from bullies and attackers, and total proactive approaches. It was designed by a physical education teacher who is also a black belt with many years of experience. This program is used throughout the country in public school districts and private schools. The kids have fun while learning in a non-threatening environment and are taught by a qualified certificated teacher that they know and trust. It's been around for 8 years. The backpack idea is fine to a point, but think about it. At any given time, the attacker can grab the backpack and your kid, or at minimum, toss the backpack aside. If the child does not know how to defend without this tool, what good is it? Suggest to your local schools to look at the C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense program. This is a structured self-defense curriculum for K-12 that teaches conflict resolution, awareness, self-defense techniques from bullies and attackers, and total proactive approaches. It was designed by a physical education teacher who is also a black belt with many years of experience. This program is used throughout the country in public school districts and private schools. The kids have fun while learning in a non-threatening environment and are taught by a qualified certificated teacher that they know and trust. It’s been around for 8 years.

The backpack idea is fine to a point, but think about it. At any given time, the attacker can grab the backpack and your kid, or at minimum, toss the backpack aside. If the child does not know how to defend without this tool, what good is it?

]]> By: Bill Conway http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7186 Bill Conway Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:18:26 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7186 Your observations are correct. Although some school districts are acknowledging the need for training and drills for "intruders" and lock-down procedures are becoming more commonplace, it seems that the prevailing attitude is that specific training to deal with violent acts implies that a given school is unsafe. By refusing to confront the problem directly, school administrators seem to be hoping that it will go away. I think it is important for the parents to make sure that the topics of school shootings and violence are adressed. It's not like the children don't follow the media and know all about gun violence. I also think we, as parents, need to take responsibility for addressing the issue at home as well. We can't leave it up to the schools to apply 1 size fits all training. This is obviously on a lot of peoples' minds. The best invention I have seen for child safety is the bullet-proof backpack at http://www.mychildspack.com . At least this gives me something I can put in my child's hands and discuss the problem. It also makes me think a little bit more about what to tell my child to do to protect themselves if they feel threatened by guns. I hope more people come up with ideas like the bulletproof bookbag. Your observations are correct. Although some school districts are acknowledging the need for training and drills for “intruders” and lock-down procedures are becoming more commonplace, it seems that the prevailing attitude is that specific training to deal with violent acts implies that a given school is unsafe. By refusing to confront the problem directly, school administrators seem to be hoping that it will go away.
I think it is important for the parents to make sure that the topics of school shootings and violence are adressed. It’s not like the children don’t follow the media and know all about gun violence. I also think we, as parents, need to take responsibility for addressing the issue at home as well. We can’t leave it up to the schools to apply 1 size fits all training.
This is obviously on a lot of peoples’ minds. The best invention I have seen for child safety is the bullet-proof backpack at http://www.mychildspack.com . At least this gives me something I can put in my child’s hands and discuss the problem. It also makes me think a little bit more about what to tell my child to do to protect themselves if they feel threatened by guns. I hope more people come up with ideas like the bulletproof bookbag.

]]> By: Steve Lane http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7174 Steve Lane Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:20:38 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/11/14/self-defense-classes-in-grade-school/#comment-7174 I think this is a great idea. As a parent, I know I'd like to believe that my child lives in a safe and secure world, but that would be living in denial and irresponsible of me. It's just smart to talk to kids about safety and what they can do to protect themselves in case they are ever attacked or assaulted. I think this is a great idea. As a parent, I know I’d like to believe that my child lives in a safe and secure world, but that would be living in denial and irresponsible of me. It’s just smart to talk to kids about safety and what they can do to protect themselves in case they are ever attacked or assaulted.

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