African Reporter and Addie staff learn basic self-defence
Adam Strever, from Elite Defence Academy (EDA) Springs, took the staff from the Springs Advertiser and African Reporter through a few self-defence moves in a team-building workshop last Friday.
Aided by Nancy Martins, a Krav Maga student at EDA, Adam showed us how to handle ourselves in a number of situations, should we find ourselves being attacked.
Adam explains that Krav Maga is not a martial art, but a combat system which was developed as a military self-defence system to be used by the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Security Forces.
Using a series of manoeuvres, Adam showed the staff how the smallest among us can turn an attack, by the largest attacker, to our advantage in a number of situations.
He commented that in his experience, most women’s greatest worry is being grabbed and choked – be it from a frontal or rear attack.
For this reason, he concentrated on manoeuvres which allow the victim to free themselves if choked either with an arm from behind or both the attacker’s hands in a frontal affront.
He also showed the women how to use household items, including magazines, as weapons to repel the attacker, launch a counter-attack and make a getaway.
Chatting with the women, Nancy shared how her training in Krav Maga has brought her peace of mind knowing that she would be able to protect herself and her loved ones should the need arise.
The staff were all very impressive with their new knowledge and thoroughly enjoyed spending some time together outside the office.
“It was really enlightening.
“It makes you realise the dangers lurking out there and how we can help ourselves,” says news editor Izahn Krige.
Xoliswa Kali adds: “As much as we were learning and training, I feel they unleashed something that was already inside of me – the instinct to protect myself in dangerous situations.
“I feel safer now.”
Doreen Mokgolo says: “I am grateful for the opportunity because I am now armed with skills to protect myself in an emergency.”
Adam offers weekly Krav Maga classes, as well as anti-hijack seminars and workshops, aimed at teaching people to defend themselves in everyday situations which can be booked as part of an office team-building session.
He can be contacted on 072 965 9394.
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