Serious question for teachers, teacher cert students, parents [View all]
I absolutely disagree with the crazed calls for allowing teachers to have guns in the classroom. However, I do think it is a good idea to make sure teachers have whatever knowledge and skills possible that may help in an emergency.
Would it be impossible/crazy/terrible to require teacher's certification students to study a defensive martial art? Many college programs already demand that students take some kind of PE classes as part of the general curriculum. Martial arts classes could be offered to fulfill these requirements.
I am not talking about the standard, 1 semester women's self defense course. I am talking about mult-level or multi-belt courses in a discipline like Jiu-jitsu or Commando-style Krav Maga. Krav students are taught how to disarm attackers armed with guns and knives. The ability is limited, yes, but perhaps better than nothing.
Ideally, a teacher would not be licensed without reaching a set skill level. Provision would be made for teachers physically unable to take the classes.
Parents, what are your thoughts about having teachers trained in defensive martial arts?
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