The Sexual Assault Free & Empowered (S.A.F.E.) course has been posted about previously, but it is definitely worth addressing again. Having recently taken the free self defense course offered through the Fairfax County Police Department, I cannot recommend it enough. Empowered is an excellent word to describe how you feel after spending 12 hours (over the course of 4 days) with 40 other women of all ages and levels of physical fitness encouraging one another to fight, kick and yell your way to safety.
In addition to the hands on training, you also receive classroom knowledge on how to protect yourself, your family and your home.
Every woman in Fairfax County should take the course and every man should encourage a woman he loves to take the course.Many thanks to the Officers and volunteers who put a lot of work and energy into this program and in return (aside from 40 well trained women) they get a lot of bruises and sore muscles.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/safe_selfdefense.htm
As many students who have taken the class have stated "This program is a wise investment of your time." Consider These Statistics:
- 90% of self defense is in the prevention of an attack
- 90% of crime is opportunistic
- Acts of violence occur every 15 seconds in the United States
The classes are offered once a month over a two-week period on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Classes are free of charge, but involve a commitment to attend four 3-hour sessions. The classes are currently held at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy located in Chantilly, Virginia.
For more details, a list of class dates or to sign up for the course, please call 703-246-7806
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