The West Van Karate Academy offers a high school self-defense program as a part of the PE curriculum for grades 9-10 around the greater Vancouver area.
All students enjoy learning a valuable life skill in a safe, motivating, realistic setting and have a great time while doing so!
The program runs for 5 classes and focuses on:
- Practical self-defense escapes
- Striking techniques
- Controlling a potentially dangerous situation
- Awareness/Scenario training
- Fitness
High schools including: Eric Hamber Secondary, David Thompson Secondary, Burnaby South Secondary, and Byrne Creek Secondary have supported this program since 2010.