Miller’s Assisted Living recently hosted a Senior Self Defense Class for their residents and guests from the community.
Chip Dean Owner of Integrity Academy of Martial Arts; Instructor, Angela Drake; and Student, Joe Choquette conducted the self-defense class. Dean began by explaining the most important part of self defense is being aware of your surroundings. Put your cell phone down and pay attention to what is going on around you. He then said that your voice is your first line of defense…always yell or scream!! He also stressed that you are not learning self-defense to then turn around and be aggressive toward the perpetrator. They teach self defense for you to be able to defend yourself and get away from the situation.
Drake and Choquette then took center stage to demonstrate different hair grabs, choke holds, arm grabs etc. and how to get out of these situations. After much demonstration and instruction the group from Integrity Academy demonstrated breaking boards using their Taekwondo skills.
The actual highlight of the entire presentation was when each resident and guest was able to use their new found strength to break a board.
- Angela Drake and Chip Dean demonstrating ways to get out of holds.
- Andgela Drake showing how to get out Joe Choquette’s choke hold.
- Walter Coplen gets his board and a chance to break it with his hand.
