Self Defense Classes for Kids

Physical and verbal assaults on children are more common than you think. The National Center for Juvenile Justice found that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys were sexually assaulted before the age of 18. A study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that 27.8% of students report being bullied during the school year. There were 424,066 entries into the FBI’s National Crime Information Center for missing or abducted children in 2018 alone. PlayItSafeDefense offers self defense classes for kids that is a fun, interactive, and age-appropriate method to teach students to respond appropriately to these types of situations. We offer two self defense classes for kids depending on the age of the child, both of which teach:      

Bully Prevention & How to Deal with Friendship Drama

• What bullies look for in their victims
• Name calling, teasing, excluding and arguments
• How to cope with “friendship issues & drama”
• Projecting a confident attitude
• Dealing with aggressive bullies
• Better communication and increased self-esteem
• Increased respect for self and others

  Stranger Awareness & Self Defense Strategies

• Physical self defense techniques
• Increased safety at school, home, and play
• How not to be targeted: Walking and talking with confidence
• Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate adult behavior
• How to recognize a stranger and when it is appropriate to respond to a stranger
• How to tell a trusted adult if something has occurred
• Getting lost, home safety, walking to and from home
• Appropriate touch and behavior with acquaintances

Parent & Me Class Pre-K & Kinders, or a savvy 3-1/2 year old. Parents take the class with their child and learn how to empower their children with self-protection skills that can be practiced at home. Verbal and physical skills are emphasized and taught in this 1.25 hour class. Families will receive valuable reference materials to take home and an “Awareness Award.”

Play It Safe Class This 2 hour self defense class teaches children grades 1st-5th, to be aware of their surroundings, project confidence, set boundaries with their voice, and trust their intuition. The PlayItSafeDefense method is based on a simple but very effective step-by-step approach where students role play their techniques against trained instructors in age appropriate scenarios. This is reinforced through hands-on, repetitive training. Families receive valuable reference materials to take home and students earn an Awareness Award or patch if they are Boy or Girl Scouts. Students will role play with a mock stranger and bully, while being coached by an instructor.     We can come to you or join an open class! Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more; contact us at Tracie@playitsafedefense.com for more information.