CT070 Sharon Massey on Women's Self Defense

09/06/18 • 59 min

CHOP TALK: Karate | Martial Arts | Okinawa | Japan

Sharon Massey from Pyramid Karate in Indianapolis, Indiana joins us this week to discuss women's self defense. Sharon talks about some of the real-world situations she has been in, her transition to traditional martial arts, and how the self defense concerns of women differ significantly from men, including the difference in physicality, situational awareness, dealing with domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Sharon will be hosting a Women's Self Defense seminar on Sunday, September 9th from 1:00-3:30 at Pyramid Karate in Indianapolis. Call 317-656-7627 or visit www.facebook.com/PyramidKarate/ to find out more.

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