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Women with a strong will and an independent nature are to be admired. Modern women engage the world with the same intensity and daring as men. My Italian mother was no wall flower; my wife is my match; and my daughter, an attorney, is an alpha female. However, they also had the strength of character to acknowledge their vulnerabilities. That did not make them weak. That made them smart. In this day and age, women must also have the good sense to recognize and avoid danger in a world that is not as women friendly as they imagine. Have you considered what your options are if confronted with a threat? Can you control your emotions and think clearly if assaulted? What if your car breaks down and you are alone at night? Perhaps learning a variety of skills that are easy to perform might enhance your independence and promote a safer daily experience.
Based on my Martial and Police experience and with your safety in mind, I am offering a 2 hour “Women’s Guide To Personal Security” seminar on Sunday April 10th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Aikido Academy on 16134 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina.
This course will help you detect potential danger by noticing a person’s demeanor and being alert to gestures, looks, conversation, or touch. I will emphasize the use of your bodies’ best weapons. These include voice, hands, fingers, knees, legs, and other weapons that you may not have considered. I will point out a variety of his vulnerable areas that can be susceptible to a proper, defensive, well focused counter move. No one can guarantee that techniques will work in every situation, but you could find yourself equipped with sufficient knowledge to lead a safer and more adventurous life.
Anyone 13 years and older may attend. I will keep you safe and make learning fun. Call (520) 825-8500 for more information.
Mr. Weber is the chief instructor at the Aikido Academy of Self-Defense located at 16134 N. Oracle Rd., in Catalina. He has more than 45 years of experience in the Martial Arts and has achieved skills in a variety of disciplines. He also teaches Tai-Chi on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Please call (520) 825-8500 for information regarding these and other programs. If you wish, check out the website at www.AikidoAcademyOfArizona.com.
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