What We Do

The recent statistics on domestic violence really are staggering.  1 in 4 women are predicted to be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime.

The reality of domestic violence became all too real for me this month.


I was contacted by a women who was interested in enrolling in my school but wasn't able to start after the holidays.  After talking to her on the phone for a few minutes, I could sense something was not right.  After questioning her, she confided to me that she was being abused by her boyfriend, who had threatened to kill her repeated.  Even though she had gone to the police, the legal system really wasn't protecting her and she was very scared.


I invited her to my school the very next day and worked with her for nearly 3 hours one on one.  While I realize one lesson will not make her safe, I tried to offer her some basic tools, mental as well as physical to help protect herself.

I also provided a folder of resources for her to look into, particularly, one of the local battered women's shelter's that does a very good job assisting women and family's that suffer domestic violence.


Some of my friends criticize me because I do so much community service, but this is a classic example of what Coach Callos talks about all the time.  


If we can save the life of one child or adult, well we have done some good work!


This is what we do!

Yes?

"Courage is not the absence of fear. It is going forward with the face of fear." Abraham Lincoln

 This blog post is a part of The Ultimate Black Belt Test (ultimateblackbelttest.com), an undertaking of The 100 (the100.us), and a part of Samurai Karate Studio (samuraikaratestudio.net).

Self Defense Workshop

Last night, Samurai Karate Studio hosted it's 5th FREE self defense workshop for women, in honor of domestic violence month. We had a great turn out and the ladies were very enthusiastic and excited to learn how to defend themselves.

Here's a quick peek into the workshop:

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

October Is Domestic Violence Month

Last Thursday, I was invited by my friends at WLTX TV to come onto their morning show and talk about the free self defense workshop I was doing in honor of Domestic Violence month.

You can see a video of the segments below:

Thanks again to WLTX for being such a gracious host.


Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

WLTX Morning Show

This morning, my son Nathan and I were invited to appear on WLTX, a local Columbia television station to discuss my upcoming self defense workshop for women. The workshop is scheduled for this Monday, October 17th at 7:30pm. So far we have more than 20 women registered for this event.

I am offering this workshop in honor of Domestic Violence month, which runs throughout October. I feel passaionately about this subject, because sadly, my own state of South Carolina, ranks 6th in the nation in domestic violence and 9th in domestic violence murders.

The purpose of my workshop is not to make women become more aggressive; in fact, my research has shown the more confident a women is, the less likely she is going to need to resort to violence to defend herself.

No, my goal is to empower women should their life be threatened, so that they have some idea of how to defend and escape.

During the broadcast, we talked about things women can do to protect themselves as well as showed just a couple of simple techniques we will share in the workshop.

Thanks again to the wonderful staff at WLTX for inviting us and I look forward to working with this next group of women!

Sensei Chris Feldt
Samuari Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Samuari Karate Studio To Offer FREE Self Defense Workshop For Women

October is Domestic Violence Month!

Why does that matter?

Because sadly, South Carolina is ranked 6th in the nation for domestic violence!

Samurai Karate Studio will be partnering with Sanctity, Inc., a local non profit that helps victims of domestic violence and offering a FREE self defense workshop for women on Monday, October 17, 2011, starting at 7:30pm..  This seminar with be both classroom presentation and hands on training to cover basic techniques of self defense.

What you learn, could save your life some day!

Classroom presentation will include:
The 3 reasons women get attacked
Attack indicators
What happens to the body during attack
Power of your voice
Common everyday items you can use to defend yourself

On the Mat training will include:

How to break free from being grabbed

Defense tactics against being choked from the front and behind, bear hugs and hair pulls

Every women who participates in this seminar will leave having a much better understanding of what to do if threatened.

Please email us at samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com to register for this event.  Please leave your name, phone number and email address for each member that will participate.  All guests must register and will be asked to fill out a guest waiver to participate.

Space will be limited to 30 women, so please don't wait to reserve your space. 

The best way I know to honor the victims of domestic violence, is to bring attention to this national tragedy and help as many women in my community develop a sense of empowerment knowing how to defend themselves in common situations.  Sensei Chris Feldt

This workshop is free, however, donations will be gladly accepted for Sanctity or the Samurai Foundation.

Sensei Chris Feldt

Creating a better world, one black belt at at time!

Samurai Karate Studio

2000 Clemson Road

Suite # 9

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

www.samuraikaratestudio.net

Domestic Violence Extremely High In South Carolina

Posted by Jasmine Williams on September 16, 2011 5:23 AM

Domestic violence has left over 500 women in South Carolina dead since 2005.

On Aug. 28, Jennifer Wilson, a professor at the University of South Carolina, died in her home following multiple stab wounds. Police arrested her ex-boyfriend, Hank Hawkes, for her death.

It was early morning when neighbors called to report a loud argument, including Wilson screaming, "No, no, no!" But since it was quiet in the home when police drove by, they did not check on the woman. She was found dead later that day, Yahoo News reported.

For the rest of the story, please click HERE.


Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425

Domestic Violence And Why It Is Relevant

For those of you that might have missed it, Dr. Phil had a special on domestic violence this past week.  It was sickening.  Several ladies were featured who were dealing with ex-husbands/boy friends that were physically and mentally torturing them.  We all know domestic violence is happening, but when you personalize it and see the effects of an abusive situation, it's really frightening AND maddening.

Have I been sitting on the sidelines doing nothing?  Heck no!

I have raised money for one of the big domestic shelters in Columbia and I have taught free self defense workshops for the volunteers of this shelter, as well as several of their clients.  I did quite a bit of research online, to better understand this topic and include domestic violence facts and statistics in my free quarterly self defense workshops where the community is invited.

Why?


South Carolina is ranked 6th in the nation in domestic violence and 10th in domestic violence murders!  It's very relevant to the work I do in my community AND more than likely, it's very relevant to the work YOU do!

I just created a free resource that includes resources on domestic violence, bullying, stranger danger, etc.  You can take a peek at it  HERE.

Now, the real work is to figure out a way to incorporate domestic violence into my INTELLIGENT CURRICULUM.

Long term domestic violence: Being abused in this manner is like being kidnapped and tortured for ransom but you will never have enough to pay off the kidnapper. by Rebecca J. Burns


Sensei Chris Feldt
 Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

It starts with the words, “I love you,” and it ends with a punch in the face. It starts with the line, “It’s us against the world,” and it ends with her against the wall in tears. It starts with the suggestion of what to wear, and it ends with him saying, “I tear you down to build you up. You are mine.” I have heard the stories. I have seen the pain. So let’s look at the warning signs that every teen needs to know as well as parents. Yes, it’s a “family problem”, however with education and the ability to be proactive every teen has the opportunity to escape the wrath of an abuser – safely. Please do not ignore the following information.



See the rest of the article HERE.



About the Author....







Anne Jacoby



Anny is a Survivor of Domestic Violence with many years as a Certified Advocate. She firmly believes that EVERY female has the absolute right to protect and defend herself mentality, emotionally, spiritually and ultimately physically.

Anny received her PDR (Personal Defense Readiness) Instructor Certification in 2008.

www.annyjacoby.com

www.realisticfemaleselfdefense.com

www.projectsafegirls.com

anny@annyjacoby.com


Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
Columbia, SC 29229