Every morning, media personality Cindy Paliracio vows never to let herself become a victim again. When this well-known Island reporter was in college, she was assaulted in a dark alley one night.
GIRL POWER2/13/2008 Sarah Pacheco of Midweek Magazine
The recent alleged murder of a woman by an ex-boyfriend is far from a unique event in Hawaii, so a young MidWeek reporter signs up for a women’s self-defense class.
Assaults on women. What's the truth? Which are myths? How can women in Hawai'i protect themselves? Martial arts instructor Steve McLaughlin might have the answers.
Melissa Mansfield stomped as hard as she could, trying to break the man's foot with her own. Then, as he lunged in to choke her, she swung her arms in a large circle and freed herself from his grip.
In light of recent attacks and assaults, it wouldn't hurt for women to look into a self-defense class. But do your research first. Some courses can be more costly than effective.
At Kailua Fitness, both men and women are encouraged to sign up for the Assault Prevention course because the instruction goes beyond basic self defense.
