What is Self Defense

We at the Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors believe it is crucial in today's society, that there be quality programs in place specifically designed for women, in respect to self-defense.

Q. What is self-defense?

A. It is a practice that allows the woman to protect her physical &
mental well being before, during & after an attack.

This self-defense course will consist of much more than a couple of
throws. It will contain the following:

- Techniques that take minutes to learn, not years,
- Techniques that are meant to be used now,
- Techniques on how to mentally survive an attack,
- Where to go for help,
- Where to turn to pick up the pieces after an assault,
- Most importantly how NOT to look like a victim.

Q. Are you aware of the different types of violence against women?

A. - Domestic abuse
- Rape by an acquaintance
- Rape by a stranger
- Workplace harassment

Some facts on violence against women in Canada

Half of Canadian women (51%) have been victims of at least one act
of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.

Of all victims of crimes against the person, females made up the
vast majority of victims of sexual assaults (85%), criminal
harassment (78%) & kidnapping or abduction (62%).

Of all female victims of violent crimes, (51%) were victims of
common assault, (11%) of sexual assault, (10%) of robbery, (9%) of
assault with a weapon causing bodily harm & (6%) of criminal
harassment.

Women are most likely to be victimized by someone they know than by a stranger. 78% of all female victims were victimized by someone they know, (35% by a close friend or a business acquaintance, 32% by a current or past partner, 11% by other family members) while 22% were victimized by a stranger.

In 2000, 27,154 sexual offences were reported in Canada, including
24,049 sexual assaults & 3,105 other types of sexual offences.
(Not all attacks are reported to the police).

From April 1, 1999 to March 31, 2000, there were 96,359 admissions
(57,182 women & 30,177 children) to 448 shelters for abused women
across Canada.



Where to go for Support Services

- S.O.S. Femmes, 1-800-387-8603
- Hiatus House, 250 Louis, 252-7781
- Windsor Police Headquarter, 255-6700
- Distress Centre Windsor Essex County, 256-5000
- Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, 253-9667
- Social Services Agency, 973-4636


Yours in the Arts,


Master Art Mason
Founder: The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts Institute
519-962-9820