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https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-bullying-rob-benn-frenette-1.5335031

OPINION | Opinion: Bullying isn't just a problem, it should be considered a national emergency based on the statistics | CBC News With 47 per cent of Canadian parents saying they have a child who is a victim of bullying, it's a problem that should be considered a national emergency, writes Rob Benn-Frenette, who was bullied as a child and went on to found a national support organization.

Physical attacks in schools have escalated to a whole new level.

Most schools keep violent incidents secret, so we surveyed 4,000 students. Here's what they shared | CBC News According to a survey conducted for CBC News, more than one-third of students say they were physically assaulted at least once before reaching high school.

Unfortunately our classes for October are cancelled. Templeton Self Defence Studios will be moving to a seminar format starting in November. Please stay tuned for further updates.

https://www.businessinsider.com/r-kung-fu-nuns-bike-himalayas-to-oppose-human-trafficking-2016-9?r=US&IR=T&fbclid=IwAR2TwQophz3mtcmCR6-Oo67gMkbQ8AoZSreLaLJlYaxmKAOVrJUdetvVjQc

Hundreds of nuns trained in Kung Fu are biking the Himalayas to oppose human trafficking This is the fourth such journey they have made to spread messages of gender equality, peaceful co-existence and respect for the environment.

Monday Classes will begin again October 21, 2019
Wednesday Classes will begin again October 23, 2019 and run to the end of November.

I want to share this article, because I agree with most of the ideas posted here. At Templeton Self Defence Studios we take a very practical approach, and although our classes lately have been mostly attended by females, the tone and content are the same for male and female students.

11 differences between fake and real "female empowerment" in martial arts - Budō Inochi How can you spot the difference between whether you're offering, or being offered, fake empowerment or the real thing in your dojo . . . ?

Classes resume January 30th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 69 Agnes.

Good News! Our next session will begin Wednesday, January 30. Classes will be held fro 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Running for six weeks. The address is 69 Agnes Street, Kitchener.

We are happy to announce that our current location at 69 Agnes will continue to be our home and that fall classes will start Wednesday, Sept 12. The next session will run for 6 Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.
New students can register at [email protected]

this is repulsive behaviour on the aggressors part. It seems that this male person actually believes that for a woman to challenge his boorish behaviour is somehow offensive. Considering the woman's situation, the fact that this man circled back was a warning sign to prepare for violence.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/harassment-paris-street-1.4767524

She told him to stop harassing her. Then he struck her, on video | CBC News A man who harassed a woman on a Paris street and then hit her in the face when she told him to stop was caught on video, provoking an uproar in France.

Thanks to Liz Postma for sending this

An old school badass lady.

some great thoughts on self defence in this article. Most of these were covered in our discussions in last nights class.

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19936943/self-defense-techniques/

9 Myths About Self-Protection To better protect yourself from dangerous people, you need to forget these 9 dangerous myths

https://www.parent24.com/Child_7-12/Development/these-consent-classes-have-reduced-r**e-by-51-in-nairobi-20180322

These consent classes have reduced r**e by 51% in Nairobi No Means No Worldwide have introduced a programme teaching girls self-defence and boys about positive masculinity – and it has significantly reduced r**e statistics.

Great coverage on our School by CTV Kitchener News at 5:00 on May 7.

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.3523126

CTV Kitchener | Video - Breaking News Videos, News Videos News video from Kitchener and around the world. Live breaking news, national news, sports, business, entertainment, health, politics. Daily top stories and updated news headlines.

Some good concepts on self defence in this piece

https://www.workingmother.com/this-comic-perfectly-explains-r**e-culture-and-true-story-its-based-on-is-sickening

This Comic Perfectly Explains R**e Culture and the True Story It's Based on is Sickening

Please watch CTV Kitchener news today at 5:00 pm. Templeton Self Defence Studios will be featured as part of the "In Our Backyard" part of the news.

March Group photos

Great News! Our next introductory self Defence Programs begin Monday, May 2nd and Wednesday May 7. The program runs for 6 weeks. Class time is 7:30 to 8:30. email [email protected] to register.

http://www.bartitsu.org/index.php/category/suffrajitsu-mrs-pankhursts-amazons/

Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst’s Amazons

Can't wait until Monday. New Introductory Self Defence classes start March 19 and March 21 at 69 Agnes. Class time is 7:30 pm.

Here is a quote from one of our students
"I very much enjoyed the self-defense classes. I have learnt a lot and it has helped me boost my confidence. I am more fearless now! You were very friendly and patient even though I was not doing the techniques correctly sometimes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us."

All-female ridesharing service brings peace of mind for women A stay-at-home mom has developed a soon-to-be-launched app that connects female riders with female drivers.

There is still time to register for the next session of Introductory Self Defence. Classes start again March 19th and March 21st. Email [email protected]

reposting this interesting article

Miss Sanderson and the womanly art of parasol self defence

A reminder that our next sessions start Monday, March 19 and Wednesday March 21.

An interesting article about Self Defence in Edwardian England

Miss Sanderson and the womanly art of parasol self defence