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SELF DEFENSE
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he next time you find yourself walking alone at night, be sure you have your ink pen handy. It could save your life. Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) sponsored a self—defense class for the Sigma Kappas Wednesday, the first of three for UCO sororities. Chuck Lucas, from Defender Training Consultants, Inc., taught the women how to mentally prepare themselves and physically defend themselves against a potential attacker.
TUESDAY February 18, 1997
Class prepares UCO women to prevent, defend against attacks
The number one weapon in America is the ball point pen, said Lucas. They are available everywhere and are allowed everywhere, unlike guns or pepper spray, he said. Lucas said you can always dial 911 if you have a cellular phone, even if you have disconnected your service. The phone company will always accept those calls. Defender's main survival theory is that RAPE stands for Responsive Actions Prevent Encounters, and that if
you use your mind and your body, you
can beat your attacker at his own game. This self defense class was in part prompted by a Vista article last semester. The article dealt with date rape, including a rape at a fraternity at Brown University. It also included a statement from the April 1996 issue of Gender & Society, stating that fraternities on college campuses contribute to the collegiate rape culture. UCO fraternities were upset by the implications in the article and wanted to
Sigma Kappa members learn defensive tactics from Chuck Lucas of Defender Training Academy on Wednesday. (Staff photo by Patrice Patterson) make the women feel safe, said Steve Asbury, president of ATO. There will be another self—defense class held for Alpha Gamma Delta Feb. 19, and the third class will meet sometime after spring break, he said. Defender offers Cardio Karate Aerobic Self Defense, and Ju—Jitsu classes. For more information, call 330-6643. —By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer
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