Tag Archives: Women

Sparring & Sports vs. Self-Defense

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Alena Schaim

Many sports, at their root, undoubtedly were created to develop and practice physical skills that can also be used in real-life situations. The interesting piece is when we forget how to separate the game aspect of sports from the physical … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Fear & Violence: Mourning Trayvon

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Alena Schaim

Trayvon Martin’s death, as well as the lack of charges brought against his killer, was horrific for many, but was not surprising. Women often tell me of their rape aversion plans. They usually include: carrying their keys between their fingers, … Continue reading →

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Revealing Vulnerabilities

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Alena Schaim

“It was so great to have men in this class – here I am, a 68-year-old woman, thinking I’m the one who’s got stuff to be worried about, but they are struggling with this stuff too.”   – 4-Hour Workshop … Continue reading →

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“Forward These Safety Tips!”

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Alena Schaim

“Forward this email to every woman you know!…” As a woman and as someone who teaches violence prevention and self-defense, I get a lot of emails about staying safe.  The sentiment of wanting to keep people you love safe is … Continue reading →

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More than a Few Good Men

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Alena Schaim

Most men are good men. And the good men I know will tell you how sexual violence has affected their lives. Yes, some of them are survivors themselves. Yet, even the majority who are not survivors say that it affects … Continue reading →

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