Crime Victims Spend Time Healing While Learning Self-Defense in Seoul
A self-defense class in Mapo-gu helps women who are victims of crime regain their daily lives and confidence It teaches practical coping methods to stalking and domestic violence victims, and further support will continue
A selfdefense class was held at the Nogosan Public Safety Center in Mapogu, Seoul, for women who had experienced crime victimization. The program was jointly organized by the Seoul Western Crime Victim Support Center and the Mapo Police Station, and was conducted to help victims of relational crimes such as stalking and domestic violence recover their daily lives.
Participants learned how to respond to different situations, from basic movements such as rolls and breakfalls to how to escape when their wrists are grabbed, tips for avoiding unwanted physical contact, and how to respond when an opponent climbs on top of them. At first, the participants seemed hesitant, but they gradually became more actively involved in the class, creating an atmosphere of mutual encouragement.
The victims said that through the training, they gained not only ways to protect their bodies but also psychological comfort and confidence. The support center plans to continue offering programs that aid recovery, such as music classes, in addition to selfdefense lessons.