MaiSam foundation is excited to announce our second annual school supplies giveaway in Bancoumana, Mali. Last year (September 2023), we provided school supplies to 20 students and want to double that number to 50 students this year. This giveaway is going to be between September 25-27th directed by their teacher and co-founder of MaiSam, Abdoulaye Youssouf Maiga. Donors can email abdul@thecisionspan.com to inquire about a form of payment.

At its core, the course involves understanding potential threats and developing the ability to assess and respond to them appropriately. This includes recognizing signs of danger, such as verbal aggression or physical intimidation, and making quick decisions to ensure personal safety.

Participants will learn self-defense techniques from various martial arts or combative methods, such as striking, grappling, and blocking, tailored to disable or neutralize an attacker. These techniques are typically practiced through repetitive drills and simulations to build muscle memory and reflexes. These practices are educational, psychologically safe, and physically stimulating.

Participants will learn psychological and verbal strategies to develop assertive communication skills, boundary-setting, and de-escalation techniques aimed at diffusing potentially violent situations before they escalate. They will also learn to develop situational awareness and preventive measures to minimize the risk of encountering dangerous situations.

The aim for the course is to emphasize the importance of confidence, assertiveness, and empowerment. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves, self-defense fosters a sense of self-reliance and resilience, enabling individuals to navigate the world with greater confidence and security.

This course is a multifaceted approach to personal safety that combines physical techniques, mental preparedness, and proactive strategies to empower learners to protect themselves and others from harm. It promotes the fundamental right to safety and security while fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy in navigating the complexities of the modern world.

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Basic Self Defense

Class Description

Designed for women who wish to learn various self-defense techniques such as kicking, falling, punching, throwing, and other self-defense techniques from different types of martial arts. Participants will also gain experience in physical fitness training, mental discipline, martial arts philosophy and culture.

Objectives

The goal of these classes are to help participants improve coordination, balance, endurance, agility, flexibility and overall fitness. This course will guide you to learn various self-defense skills, build self-confidence, self-discipline, concentration/focus, and coping strategies. They will also help participants to keep balance in life and is a great method of stress release, especially for individuals with busy lifestyle.

• Learn and train Asian Martial Arts-based self-defense skills.

• Learn up-to-date knowledge and various combination techniques of self-defense.

• Develop physical and mental health as well as overall wellness.

• Develop positive character

Every Monday at 50 Lark St Albany, NY 12210 from 6PM to 7PM.