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Jeremy Forosisky
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 12:04 pm: |       |
I have heard that some teachers incorporate self defense lessons into their course. In my school we never did such a thing. However, I was wondering if anyone else had an opinion. Should self defense be taught in a public school setting, and if so, should it be martial arts, boxing...? Any info or opionions would be greatly appriciated. Thank you. |
Valerie Fair (Valerie_fair)
Junior Member
Username: Valerie_fair
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 4:31 pm: | |
In my high school, we had two volunteer professionals come into our class and teach self defense. I highly recommend teaching self defense in physical education classes. This is a necessity, especially in females. No martial arts, no boxing - just simple self defense tactics to use if one is ever approached by an attacker. Special attention needs to be given to the instances when the use self defense tactics are appropriate so kids aren't trying to use them on each other! |
Jeff Dean (Jdd7508)
Junior Member
Username: Jdd7508
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 1:24 pm: | |
I think self defense techniques would be a great addition to a pe course, granted your students were mature enough to handle it. At the same time I believe the best type of self defense to be taught would be exactly that, a defending art or simple manuevers that cannot be used to attack, just defend. Judo is a martial art that is strictly for counteracting and defending offensive manuevers and it would be a great place to start. Through experience, I also believe this would be a great way to build up the confidence of your students that are lacking in the area. |
Janet Goliger (Empoweru)
Junior Member
Username: Empoweru
Post Number: 6
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 11:01 pm: | |
I have taught the C.L.A.S.S. Self-Defense program within my curriculum since 1999. It has been credited with saving several children's lives! Go to the following web site for more info on the program and teacher's Lesson Plan Manual and DVD video:
http://www.classeducation.org |
Floyd Kish (Cyberkish)
New member
Username: Cyberkish
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 9:11 am: | |
I've taught martial arts self-defense classes to our local high school in Slippery Rock, PA. I'm a certified black belt instructor. The class was taught to 9th thru 12th grade female only classes. After the first presentation 3 years ago they were so impressed they have brought me back each semester to present again. We keep it simple and have fun in the class.
Floyd Kish |
Shawn Bean (Sbean)
Junior Member
Username: Sbean
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 10:08 am: | |
I think self-defense is a great thing to teach in Physical Education as long as it is done correctly. For example, I do not teach students how to throw a punch or how to do anything that could cause serious/fatal injuries. I teach them 1st, how to avoid situations by having a knowledge of your personal surroundings. 2nd, I teach them "verbal judo" which basically helps them talk their way out of a problem. 3rd, I teach them limits, meaning, if a situation becomes physical, they must know when to stop and get away. I want them to understand their fist choice after a physical situation is to use self-defense and then get to a safe location. If the student continues to inflict damage to the attacker after he/she has control of the situation, the roles may reversed and the attacker becomes the victim. The moves are basic and simple movements. I encourage you to be certified before teaching students, but I think it is good. |
