October 31, 2002

BOISE STATE OFFERS KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM NOV. 16

The Boise State University Women’s Center and Department of Nursing are combining to sponsor a one-day self-defense workshop from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union Lookout Room. Training is open to all ages, physiques and levels of fitness.

The workshop, which is open to the public, focuses on Krav Maga, a simple, effective self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques and realistic training scenarios. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians in the United States.

Sensei Pone Inthathirath will teach students how to channel natural "fight or flight" reactions into swift defensive tactics, and then escape to safety. He teaches Krav Maga as a way to build empowerment and self-awareness through learning how to protect oneself.

Cost is $10 for Boise State students, $15 for faculty and staff and $20 for community members. Each participant will receive a free Krav Maga T-shirt. Similar training workshops are valued at $100. Participants must register by Nov. 13 by calling 426-4259 or stopping by the Women’s Center at 1605 University Drive.

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Kelly Morse

Women’s Center

426-2624

Kathleen Craven

communications and marketing

426-3275