At the end of June 2006 Master Goward (6th Duan, Regional Director for Surrey, Sussex and Kent) was asked by the Girl Guides Association to coach self defence sessions at their bi-annual event near East Grinstead.

The name of this year's event was called "Groovy Chicks in 2006" and it involved 1,200 guides aged 10 years upwards from London and South East region [LaSER].

This was the fifth time Master Goward had taught the Guides. Six sessions were conducted over a weekend with approximately twenty girls per session.

Master Goward (6th Duan) (centre of picture) with Girl Guides on
one of the self-defence courses holding kick shields and
target bats utilised for training practice

During a one and a half hour class the girls were taught how to use evasion techniques in order to keep a safe distance between themselves and their would-be attacker. Then they were taught how to counter attack; this was done firstly by using target pads and kick shields to practice accuracy and power of their hand strikes and kicking. Then after a word of caution from Master Goward regarding safety of the opponent, it was time to practice the evasion and counter moves together, this time with partners.

Repeating exercises in striking and kicking against target pads

The final part of the lesson was what the girls should do if they were grabbed or restrained in any way, and they were given practical advice on how to be safety aware.

Master Goward (6th Duan) with some of the students on the course

If you are interested in self-defence courses and types of courses available, please contact Master Goward on
01825 732224 or contact National Headquarters.

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