Should students take a self defense class?

[8laurenj]

            Should students take a self defense class? When people think of self defense classes, they probably think of taekwando or karate. There is a self defense class going on in WIN right now for Junior and Senior girls, but I think it should be all female highschool students that are allowed to take the class. Self defense classes can obviously teach you how to defend yourself in an unsfafe stituation, but it can also boost your self confidence, spread more awareness, and improve your physical and mental health.

             These classes are more geared towards teens/young adults but I think that everyone else should learn how to defend themselves. Self Defense training can help you learn how to descalate a situation and know how to deal with violence. In these classes, you would be taught about being more aware of your surroundings, having safety strategies, awareness of being vulnerable as a women/girl. I think the classes should be tought by woman survivors or victims with a lot of experiences.

            One of the main things this class should focus on is awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence, and how to prevent abuse. I think that physical defense should always be your last option unless the person attacking you just came up and started punching you or something like that that is sudden. We are all in highschool and my guess is you have probably been bullied before, so why not learn how to defend yourself if the situation escalates to that extent.

Questions-

Would you take a self defense class? 

Have you ever been in a situation where you have had to defend yourself?

What ages should this class be for?

Sources-

http://www.ncdsv.org/images/selfdefenseinfo_lacaaw.pdf 

https://www.grabellaw.com/five-reasons-you-should-take-a-self-defense-class.html

https://smaschools.com/importance-and-benefits-of-self-defense/

[8laurenj]

I agree as long as they understand everything that is being tought in the class.

[5Lauren]

I think that self defense classes should be offered in high school for anyone to take. I don't think they should be required because some people might not feel the need to take these classes. Self defense can be a really good skill anyone to have for protection.

[8laurenj]

I agree that the class should not be required.

[2Dana]

I think I would take a self-defense class although I may never use it, it would still be good to know in case I ever got in a bad situation. I never have been in a situation where I would have needed it. I think that any age should be for this class once they understand what defending is. 

[8laurenj]

I agree, as long as they understand what defending youself means and not just hitting random people.

[7Kami]

I would take a self defense class because it is always good to be prepared, especially when you are a girl. I have never been in a situation where I have to defend myself. I think the class should be more for middle and highschool students. 

[8laurenj]

Yes it is always good to be prepared and I think the class should be aimed toward upper age teenagers instead of kids.

[8Ava]

I think that the self defense classes should be offered for all ages. I think that if someone were ever put into a situation where they would need to use self defense they would be glad they have taken a class of self defense.

[8laurenj]

I agree that this class could be very helpful if you ever need to defend yourself.

[4-Mariah]

I think yes because you never know when you need to defend yourself. i think everyone should take it because things happen to guys and girls. and their are a lot of creepy people everywhere.