Self-Defense Special Lecture Protecting the Safety of Gwanak-gu Residents

Training to Acquire Practical Self-Defense Skills for Unexpected Dangerous Situations
Supporting 40 Self-Defense Special Lectures from March to December for 160 Gwanak District Residents

“I felt a lot of psychological anxiety due to random crimes, but I took the course because there was training where I could learn self-defense techniques. It was a very satisfying time as I feel I have gained the power to protect myself. If the self-defense special lecture opens again, I want to recommend it to my friends and colleagues at work.”

A young person who participated in the self-defense special lecture operated by Gwanak-gu last year expressed satisfaction.

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Accordingly, Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) will expand the operation of the 'Crisis Escape! Self-Defense Special Lecture' this year to support residents' daily safety.

Last year, due to the increasing violent crimes occurring consecutively, the district conducted a self-defense special lecture for residents to relieve their emotional anxiety and strengthen their practical response skills in dangerous situations.

The special lecture content was based on Hapkido and included various 'self-defense techniques' and 'personal defense skills' that can be applied in real situations.

Considering the high satisfaction of participants, this year the district will expand the number of sessions to a total of 40 classes over 8 terms.

This self-defense special lecture will be operated as practice-oriented training that covers ▲ the necessity and cases of self-defense ▲ basic self-defense guidance (blocking, striking, choking, joint locks, etc.) ▲ practical personal defense skills to respond to actual threat situations.

The training will be held at the Gwanak-gu Lifelong Learning Center in 5-week courses per term until December, and the tuition fee is 20,000 KRW.

The first term, which recently accepted applications, was also closed with great popularity. Residents who wish to participate in the 2nd term (starting May 4) can apply online on a first-come, first-served basis from April 15 on the Gwanak-gu Office education portal site.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “As residents’ anxiety about safety has increased, I hope many residents participate in the self-defense special lecture to protect and defend themselves. The district will also do its best to create a safe living environment.”

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