Our Own Try-It: Self-Defense

And here is our brownie version (pretty much for Maeve...). Complete 4 activities:

1. What is an emergency? What are the most important things to remember in an emergency? With a partner, roleplay a few emergency situations and how you should react. Suggestions:
-You get lost in a grocery store
-A stranger grabs your hand in a crowded place
-On the playground, two children get into a fight

2. What is 911? For what sort of emergencies should you call 911? What three types of emergency responders can be reached through 911?

3. What is a martial art? What are they used for? Why would someone choose to learn a martial art? Be able to show three moves you can use to defend yourself.

4. Bullies are not respectful of others and sometimes can even hurt other people. What are some ways to avoid bullies or to keep them from bothering you? Have you ever been a bully to someone and made them do things they didn't want to do? What would have been better to do in that situation?

5. What is the buddy system? Why is it important? Does your troop follow the buddy system at meetings and events? Think of some situations when the buddy system would be most important.

6. Besides learning a martial art, what are other ways that people prepare for self-defense? Interview 4 adults or teenagers about how they defend themselves (or how they are ready to defend themselves if they need to).