ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Police Department put on a self-defense clinic for women with some help from Ten Snakes Krav Maga and their instructor Amberly Walker on Saturday afternoon.
Participants learned to actively get themselves out of a life-threatening situation, should they ever find themselves in one.
Walker emphasized that the skills are good for everybody to have not just women. Not only can they help you escape, but by practicing they will help your overall fitness and self-esteem.
"Have hands up, palms facing out," Walker explained about what to do when self-defense is necessary. "Signal to people, stop, get back, go away. And if they don't, then you're poised and ready for your palm strikes."
Walker explained what it is like to teach others how to protect themselves if approached with a dangerous situation.
"For their confidence and just how they carry themselves, just hearing how it helps people is the most fulfilling part," Walker said.
Walker noted additional classes are available. Visit the Ten Snakes Krav Maga Facebook page for more information.
