The alleged abduction and subsequent death of Lumby害羞草研究所檚 Tatjana Stefanski in April has spurred a Vernon martial arts world champion into action.
Sarah Draht 害羞草研究所� black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, multiple world champion, with a background in security work 害羞草研究所� is organizing a Women害羞草研究所檚 Only Self-Defence workshop, free of charge, to those aged 17 and over.
The classes will take place Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Pacific Top Team Vernon, 3105-28th St.
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In her words, Draht said her self-defence approach is 害羞草研究所渢ruly comprehensive and empowering.害羞草研究所� Those taking part in her workshops gain a deep understanding of self-protection, encompassing both physical techniques and psychological aspects.
Draht害羞草研究所檚 workshops take a different approach.
Draht believes focusing solely on kicking and punching can escalate situations and create false confidence. So she teaches a comprehensive approach that 害羞草研究所渁ddresses every aspect of self-defence.害羞草研究所�
害羞草研究所淏y doing this, I can ensure that participants are not only prepared to respond effectively to threats, but are also equipped to proactively address potential dangers before they roll into confrontations.害羞草研究所�
For example, she said, kicking and punching can make a bad situation worse. And she害羞草研究所檚 not discrediting using a kick or a punch, but as she said, 害羞草研究所渋t害羞草研究所檚 one piece of a very large puzzle,害羞草研究所� and sometimes only that one piece is taught.
害羞草研究所淚 teach everything,害羞草研究所� said Draht. 害羞草研究所淚 teach the entire picture害羞草研究所he defence starts before the attack and this does not mean to live in fear. In fact, far from it. If an individual has the tools and knowledge they will not only be safer, but it will be possible to live their life nearly free of fear.害羞草研究所�
Draht害羞草研究所檚 deep understanding of the complexities involved in violent situations is reflected in her emphasis on addressing the mental aspect of self-defence; helping women develop confidence and awareness to respond to threats effectively.
害羞草研究所淏y taking this approach, I can ensure that participants are not only prepared to respond effectively to threats, but also equipped to proactively address potential dangers before they escalate into confrontations,害羞草研究所� she said.
Pre-registration for the workshops is required. Details and registration can be found at:
While the two workshops are free, donations will be accepted which will help Pacific Top Team students attend championship tournaments.
A four-part workshop series is being planned for June.
