A friend of mine from my gym suggested to me tonight that I teach a self defense class at the gym. He said I'd be perfect for it (I've hit him a couple times playing around and apparently he's either a wimp or I'm stronger than I think! lol). He thinks the owner of the gym (good friend of his) would love something like this. Honestly, I've considered eventually starting a karate school (YEARS down the road!), but I've never considered teaching self defense. It would be interesting, though. There's a big difference between self defense and karate. If I did decide to do this I'd have to really plan things and would take some classes first. Right now I don't have time for it, but maybe in a few months when things settle down (and the stupid basement is finished!). What do you think? If you were a member of a small gym or small community would you take a self defense class from a local instructor? I don't have my black belt yet (next summer), but like I said, there's a big difference anyway. Darn him for putting thoughts in my head! rofl I'll have to smack him for that.

By Dramamamma on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 10:43 pm:

I would LOVE to take a self defense class and would be all over it. It sounds like a great opportunity for you!

By Kaye on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 08:19 am:

Not only would I take it. I have taken my girl scout troop to just that. There is a huge market!

By Cat on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 12:35 pm:

Maybe I'll look into it further. Like I said, it'll be a while, though.

By Brandy on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 01:57 pm:

I think it would be great for you to do it = ) i would probably take it although i'm not sure i'm not taking the karate that my boys and husband are in lol = )