A child's safety is at the forefront of every parent's mind. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and personal safety in this free defense video from a 4th degree black belt.
Awareness is the first line of defense for a child. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and being aware in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Attackers often look for kids that are unsuspecting. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and confidence in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Children need to know how and when to use 911. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and calling 911 for emergencies in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
It's important to have emergency plans for a variety of scenarios. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and emergency plans in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Teach children to always lock the doors and windows. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and safety at home in this free defense video from a 4th degree black belt.
Keep people an arm's length away or further. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and personal space in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Kids should maintain an air of confidence when in public. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and safety in public in this free defense video from a 4th degree black belt.
Discover a few red flags and tricks that strangers will try to lure a child. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and personal safety in this free defense video from a 4th degree black belt.
Projecting the voice will get out information and alert people who may be nearby. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and using the voice as protection in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Strangers can be a variety of people, so anyone you don't know well is a potential danger. Learn how to teach children about self-defense and strangers in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Summary: Self defense is a system of combat techniques used to prevent another person causing harm to your person or property. There are many forms of self defense including women's self defense, karate, judo, jujutsu, tae kwon do, and other forms of martial arts. Some forms of self defense teach non-violent techniques like verbally de-escalating confrontations in order to avoid the use of force, but most utilize strikes, throws, locks, punches, kicks, elbows, and other close combat attacks.
When it comes to a child's self-defense, every parent wants to make sure that their kids are well-equipped to avoid dangerous confrontations and defuse any invasion of their personal space. In this free video series, a 4th degree black belt will illustrate how parents can teach their children to defend themselves and stay safe at home or in public. You'll learn how to identify strangers, how to project the voice and confidence, and when to call 911 or employ emergency plans. With these tips and warning signs, every parent will be able to convey to their children ways that they can prevent and avoid danger.
Expert: Teresa has a 4th degree black belt and is an inductee into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Teresa oversees one of the largest kids Aikido groups in the United States. She has been practicing Aikido for 20 years.