Self defense course for 18 yr old girl

[hminsky]

My daughter is 18 and interested in a self defense training class of some sort, focus of practical things like situational awareness.

We're in Newton, looking for something nearby if possible, after the holidays ( early spring time frame) after school eases up a little.

Any recommendations?

 

[Infinite Jester]

Not on someplace specific, but I think BJJ is one of the best things a girl could learn. If a male attacker brings it to the ground, and she has some ability, it could be a game changer.

 

[mursenary4]

I think you should give Stu at cloverleaf firearms group a call. He does private lessons covering many topics and can customize a class to what you and your daughter are looking for. I have never taken one of his classes but have heard great things and intend on taking a class with him asap. His classes are certainly affordable as well. Good luck

 

[Slotheadslim]

I haven't used the RAD system but someone recommended them to me when I was looking for a class for my daughter http://rad-systems.com/ . If you end up using them I'm be interesting in knowing how it went since my daughter should still take a defense class but it wasn't possible before she went off to school.

 

[jhblaze1]

It's sexist to teach women to defend themselves. Women should not have to defend themselves. Expecting the world to stop being violent and teaching boys not to rape is the preferred solution. Your post is old fashioned thinking and represents a microaggression.

 

[Cloverleaf Firearms Group]

I think you should give Stu at cloverleaf firearms group a call. He does private lessons covering many topics and can customize a class to what you and your daughter are looking for. I have never taken one of his classes but have heard great things and intend on taking a class with him asap. His classes are certainly affordable as well. Good luck

I appreciate it man, but I don't do too much in the way of combatives instruction, unless it's with firearms now.

I haven't used the RAD system but someone recommended them to me when I was looking for a class for my daughter http://rad-systems.com/ . If you end up using them I'm be interesting in knowing how it went since my daughter should still take a defense class but it wasn't possible before she went off to school.

RAD is a good first start if she hasn't done anything. Have her read Gift of Fear. The RE-READ it. Then read it again.

I can't tell you how many times I've seen the concepts in that book play out in 10 years in LE. The pre-incident indicators are legit. The picture he paints of stalkers is legit.

 

[johnnymac101]

A female friend took this class offered by the Cambridge Police Department (several Saturday mornings.)
https://www.cambridgema.gov/cpd/communityresources/selfdefensetraining

Not sure if this is still active, but it looks like Newton PD offer a RAD course too
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[joe1231913]

Look at local colleges, they often offer RAD courses for free. I know Bridgewater State University does.

 

[System6ix]

Have her read Gift of Fear. Then RE-READ it. Then read it again.

Incredibly good advice. The Gift of Fear should be mandatory reading before kids head off to college, or even earlier would be ideal.

 

[robmcd]

Boston Fight Center, 796 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151, 781-284-6677, www.bostonfight.com. Krav Maga would be a good program for your daughter. They also teach a defensive spray course.