SELF DEFENSE COUSE GRADUATES
WELLINGTON, FL, NOVEMBER 23, 2013: Genbu-Kai Karate recently tested
and graduated four out of seven women, who participated in the Genbu-
Kai eight week self defense course offered at Royal Palm Beach High
School, via their Adult Education Program. The women had been taught
fundamental releases from such attacks as wrist grabs, bear hugs
and chokes. The testing, held at the main school in Wellington,
was conducted with the lights off, and in a dark and unfriendly
atmosphere, in order to try and assimilate a real life attack. Prior
to the testing/graduation proceedings, Bedwell invited a female friend
of his, who had been attacked years ago in her own home, to come and
speak with the potential graduates and members of the ongoing classes
explaining her experiences and healing process since her attacks.
The program was taught at Royal Palm Beach high school by Brent
Bedwell, a senior instructor at Genbu-Kai Karate. Sensei Keith Moore,
Chief Instructor at Genbu-Kai Karate, commented that during the final
testing, the women did exceptionally well, and Bedwell escaped with
only a few minor bruises and scrapes. The main focus for the testing/
graduation ceremony was to make the attacks as real as possible, while
keeping student safety paramount.
November 3rd, Genbu-Kai Karate started a three part women’s self
defense course. Phase I, currently in process, emphasizes simple
karate type defense maneuvers against a multitude of attacks using
elbows, knees, palm heels, etc….. Phase II will encompass escaping
attacks with grappling and Judo techniques. Phase III will introduce
women how to use house hold items as weapons, such as a broom/mop
stick, kitchen utensils, walker and other easily accessible items
within the home.
Moore and Bedwell both agree that but was overall impressed with the
women’s performance. All women are from the Boynton Beach, Wellington,
Loxahatchee and Western Palm Beach communities.
Pictured (L. to R.): Susan Puig, Instructor Brent Bedwell, Effie
Scotti, Barbara Flynn, and Jessica Gallon. Not pictured are Marina
Feldman, Edlange Philsha, and Margaret Romano. Genbu-Kai Karate is
conveniently located in the Wellington Market Place Mall. For more
information on the classes, please call 561.804.1002 or visit our
website at www.floridagenbukai.com.
