The media reports do not accurately portray the number of rapes, assaults and attacks on students in and around the Morgantown area.  We will show you why “self-defense” is a misnomer and why you should take self-defense classes with a grain of salt.  We will provide you with information that can help you protect yourself.  We can show you some techniques that may allow you to get away from an attacker.  And we can prepare you for many different scenarios that will give you a chance to escape with a minimal of harm.

But, you must understand, that to be able to fight off a man twice your size, or one that is high on drugs, you will need years of Martial Arts training.  A 6-week course, or a 3-month course, or an 8-hour workshop are not enough to make you feel confident of protecting yourself or your loved one.  These short courses usually give people a false sense of security, and coupled with not taking refresher classes, can actually be dangerous.

Here are some things you can do to BE safer:
Don't go out alone. Travel with friends!
Don't leave the bars alone! Call a cab!
Carry pepper spray or mace!
Don't leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from a stranger!
If you are attacked, fight back! Go for the eyes or the throat!
If someone tries to force you into a car, never go! Fight back and run!

Statistically, you have bette chances trying to escape your attacker than standing there and trying to talk to him!