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Jun. 9th, 2014 08:28 pmA while ago, I was offering self defense classes for women. The world went to hell a few times, people left, and the classes sort of fell by the wayside. I'd like to start them up again. As my old volunteer attacker said, the best person to teach a small woman how to defend herself is another small woman who can easily defend herself. Only with worse grammar and a stronger Russian accent. [She misses Sokolov. Lots. Her little Russian inmate weirdo and his knitting.]
He's gone now, so I also need another volunteer to let students practice on them, but he's still right. At the time I just wanted something to do with my time, but the longer I stay here, the more I realize it's actually vitally important.
Anyone who would like to come to the class is welcome to, no need to sign up. Inmates need permission from their wardens. Tuesday afternoons at two, in the gym. All the gear you need will be provided, as well as lunch after class is over. Best not to show up with a full stomach. I'd also be willing to offer one-on-one lessons.
Anyone willing to be my volunteer assailant should know that there's a possibility of being injured. Not intentionally, but there's only so much you can control in a setting like this. I realize it's not something that most people would willingly put themselves through, so I'm willing to negotiate some sort of compensation.
He's gone now, so I also need another volunteer to let students practice on them, but he's still right. At the time I just wanted something to do with my time, but the longer I stay here, the more I realize it's actually vitally important.
Anyone who would like to come to the class is welcome to, no need to sign up. Inmates need permission from their wardens. Tuesday afternoons at two, in the gym. All the gear you need will be provided, as well as lunch after class is over. Best not to show up with a full stomach. I'd also be willing to offer one-on-one lessons.
Anyone willing to be my volunteer assailant should know that there's a possibility of being injured. Not intentionally, but there's only so much you can control in a setting like this. I realize it's not something that most people would willingly put themselves through, so I'm willing to negotiate some sort of compensation.
