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Janesville schools to offer girls defense course

By STAN STRICKER ( Contact ) Monday, May 5, 2008 - 5:01 a.m.

From the WCLO newsroom:

A new class will be offered in the Janesville School District this fall.

The class will be limited to females over 16 and will include self defense. District Director of Student Services Karen Schulte tells WCLO’s Stan Milam Show Janesville police are partnering in the effort. Police Sergeant Brian Donahue heads up the Self Defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange, or "SAFE" program. The goal is to avoid danger, and be able to escape it.

Schulte is looking forward to partnering with police in the effort.

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mrsjoe
May 5, 2008 at 2:11 p.m.
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When I was in high school (12 years ago!) self defense was a required part of the P.E. curriculum. Why is this not a part of EVERY high school's Phys Ed?

cocktail848
May 5, 2008 at 1:51 p.m.
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Great Idea. Money well spent for once. I wonder why the limit at 16 and older and not at 14 when they are freshman?

ms_sassy_wi
May 5, 2008 at 12:39 p.m.
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I think this is a GREAT addition! One of the things with the SAFE program is that it is specifically designed to be used in self-defense only, not to become bullies or to encourage physical violence when things don't go "your way".

Kenbjammen
May 5, 2008 at 11:40 a.m.
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Yes boys need this too, but the Girls need a different type of instruction duh.

They almost need to offer this starting in grade schools / middle schools.

happycamper
May 5, 2008 at 8:51 a.m.
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Is it called girls hockey?

jvldude
May 5, 2008 at 5:54 a.m.
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and boys don't need this??

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