This is a question asked by the husband of one of our Commando Krav Maga students. He said, "You don't have to take that stuff. Just don't get yourself into unsafe situations. Nothing happens in Mount Vernon."
Hmmmmm...really.
Saturday-June 2nd-Skagit Valley Herald-headline:
MAN SUSPECTED IN RAPE SOUGHT-Mount-Vernon-Police are looking for a man suspected of raping a woman this morning. The man allegedly forced her into a pickup as she walked on the Old 99 bridge and took her to another location.
Did she place herself in an 'unsafe situation'? She was walking across the bridge from Mount Vernon to Burlington. Who would have thought that would be unsafe?
He offered her a ride, and she declined. Good choice. Unfortunately, he got out of his truck and forced her into it.
If this 22 year old young lady had been a student of 'this stuff'(Commando Krav Maga) she may not have gone through the terror of being kidnapped and raped. We can't imagine what went through her mind.
He is still at large, out there somewhere. Yes, right here in Skagit County. That attack was easy for him. Do you think he may try it again?
We hope not, but, WHAT IF?
1 comments:
You just can't ignore the reality anymore. It's so sad. Thank you Skip for teaching us these skills. Although it is hard to hear about what could happen if someone was to attack me, I still shiver whenever the word "rape" is said, but it is our world now, and we need to be prepared. I think every woman should take these classes and learn these skills. I never truly realized how afraid of the unknown I was. After taking the classes I feel a little more confident and empowered. Being alone, whether it's out jogging, walking to my car, or just in my own home isn't as scary. Do I think everyone is a threat, no. But at least I have a little piece of mind knowing if someone tried to harm me I have a choice now. I think that is what CKM really gives us, especially woman, a choice.
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